Arts Council Englands mission for the next three years is great art for everyone. Their plan, Great art for everyone 2008-2011 sets out how they will do it. Visit www.artscouncil.org.uk/plan to find out more. You can also download Great art for everyone 2008-2011: Yorkshire. The website is a useful source of information about a range of arts related matters. The new Grants for the Arts application pack is downloadable from their website and you can also register there for their news supplement email bulletin, arts news or arts jobs. www.artscouncil.org.uk

VAN works with policy makers, funders and politicians to improve the environment for everyone participating in the arts, and we provide information and training to those who participate in the voluntary arts sector. This includes over 300 national and regional umbrella bodies, and through them, their member groups of local voluntary arts practitioners. www.voluntaryarts.org