4.8c What are the key indicators of financial health and sustainability of cultural organisations? At what point do cultural organisations become at risk and might require government intervention to secure their long-term survival?

Background

DCMS supports the financial resilience of its sectors by providing targeted funding, driving innovation and investment, and developing supportive policies to help businesses and organisations adapt to economic challenges. We seek to better understand the financial health and the risks faced by cultural organisations; the most significant factors that create barriers/risks to financial health; the circumstances where the government can best intervene; and what challenges for DCMS sectors mean for future financial resilience.

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