Members: 19 new members signed up, which by the end 31st December 2024 we had a total of 143 members. This is the first year of operation for the Bas Arts Index since it was constituted as a CIC. Over the past 12 months we have delivered the following activities to benefit our members: NEWSLETTERS: We have published 12 monthly newsletter to our membership, containing artist opportunities, member updates, and funding information. IMPACT supporting our members through the dissemination of important arts and culture news and opportunities, both locally and regionally. SHINE ON MARKET: (Dec. 2023) We held a stall at the Christmas Market at Shine On event organised by Creative Basildon in Basildon Town Centre, which provided outreach about our organisation and offering craft activities (Christmas card making). We also made a short showreel showcasing images of our members' work. IMPACT supporting our members, building solidarity with other creative and community organisations. CONTOURS WORKSHOPS (Jan - Feb 2024) We hosted 2 Contours workshops to upskill creative practitioners from the local area. The first ‘How to respond to arts brief set by funders or creative organisations’. The second ‘Getting Funding How to Apply for micro funds vs big funds’ IMPACT attended by over 80 people; upskilling for creative professionals, professional networking. SOCIALS (Jan - Dec 2024) We facilitated regular socials every third Sunday of the month encouraging networking and friend making amongst the local art community. We arranged meet-ups in the Orletto Lounge, allowing for accessibility for disabled persons by sitting downstairs. IMPACT Networking with fellow artists; creating solidarity; sharing professional opportunities; reducing social isolation. BAS ARTS TRIPS - (Summer 2024) Free Bus trips to Harlow and Milton Keynes were organised in collaboration with Creative Basildon, to explore how other new towns present and care for their public art. IMPACT making culture accessible; reducing the effects of the cost of living crisis. Basildon Creative Enterprise Day - (June 2024) - We held a speaker slot at Basildon Creative Enterprise Day which was a day aimed to explore the cultural landscape of Basildon and how we can steer toward the future, together. IMPACT Raising awareness of Bas-Arts-Index and exploring local partnerships

The company’s stakeholders are members who are signed up to the Bas-Arts-Index network, who are members of the community which we serve. Between 8th December to 31st December we had 19 new members sign up, which by the end of December 2024 we had a total of 143 members. Core forms of consultation we undertake regularly are: Surveys are regularly sent out to members to better shape the activity we undertake for example the Contours workshops, a longlist of workshops were offered to members who then voted for their top two workshops which were then planned and delivered. We regularly maintain Group Discussions with our members to receive feedback on current projects and also brainstorming future project ideas. These conversations take place during public facing activities such as Bas-Arts-Socials and Bas-Arts-Trips. These conversations also take place informally on a private members facebook group and discord group. Feedback questionnaires are completed by members who attend specific activities such as Contours Workshops and Bas-Arts-Trips. In March 2025 we held an AGM to report back on activity during the period of 2023/ 2024. During this meeting Bas Arts Index Directors opened the Large Membership offer and voting rights to members. At the AGM we consulted those attending on what activities they would like to see and also fundraising. The Large Membership offer remains open throughout the year for members that would like to obtain voting rights.

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