www.bectu.org.uk

(The Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) is the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas.   Benefits include employment support, free entry in Crewfinder Cymru (BECTU’s freelance directory), highly subsidised public liability insurance and professional development support.

Room 217-218
Transport House
1 Cathedral Road 
Cardiff 
CF11 9SD

029 2066 6557
ddonovan@bectu.org.uk 

www.equity.org.uk

Equity is the Trade Union representing professional performers and other creative workers from across the spectrum of the entertainment, creative and cultural industries.  Membership includes free entry in Oriel’s creative talent database (www.equityoriel.co.uk) and support for training.

Transport House
1 Cathedral Road 
Cardiff 
CF11 9SD

029 2039 7971
info@cardiff-equity.org.uk 

www.musiciansunion.org.uk

The Musicians’ Union is an organisation which represents over thirty two thousand musicians working in all sectors of the music business.  Along with seminars and networking events, the MU offers a range of services for musicians of all ages and genres.

199 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 1AJ

029 2045 6585
cardiff@themu.org.uk 

www.nujtraining.org.uk

The National Union of Journalists works to improve the pay and conditions of journalists as well as protect and promote media freedom, professionalism and ethical standards.  The NUJ runs a wide range of skills development courses from feature writing to web design. 

Headland House
308-312 Gray's Inn Road
London
WC1X 8DP

020 7843 3717 / 3730
info@nuj.org.uk 

www.writersguild.org.uk

The Writers' Guild of Great Britain supports writers for TV, film, radio, theatre, books and computer games. Members get access to free legal advice, as well as weekly information bulletins, a quarterly magazine and events.

40 Rosebery Avenue
London
EC1R 4RX

020 7833 0777 erik@writersguild.org.uk

www.tuc.org.uk/wales

Wales TUC Cymru represents 50 unions, which in turn represent half a million members. The Wales TUC Cymru campaigns for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad. WTUC Education offers high quality, accredited training through a network of local colleges - free to union members and WTUC Learning offers access to information and support to Union Learning Advisors.

Wales TUC Cymru
Transport House
1 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9SD

029 2034 7010
wtuc@tuc.org.uk 

www.gftu.org.uk

The General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) administers the GFTU Educational Trust, through which it offers a full programme of trade union training courses. These courses are usually free for affiliated union members and are held in different (several or various) venues around the UK.

4th Floor
Headland House
308 – 312 Grays Inn Road
London
WC1X 8DP

020 7843 6386
gftuhq@gftu.org.uk

www.skillset.org/uk/cymru

Skillset Cymru is the industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the creative media industries maintain their world class position. Check out the standards section of the website for comprehensive information on various job roles. 80% funding is available for some training courses. 

33–35 West Bute Street
Cardiff
CF10 5LH

029 2045 2834
cymru@skillset.org

www.screenacademywales.org

Skillset Screen Academy Wales is a centre of film industry focused training. Its website provides details of master classes and bursaries as well as mailing out regular e-bulletins to subscribers.

Suite 2
33-35 West Bute Street
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 5LH

029 2048 0141
info@screenacademywales.org

www.skillset.org/uk/cymru

Skillset Media Academy Wales offers B,A, and Masters courses in aspects of Animation, Digital Media, Broadcast Journalism and Media Production.

www.screenacademywales.org

Skillset Screen Academy Plus is co-ordinated and hosted by the Screen and Media Academy Partners. It offers industry practitioners advanced craft and business skills and an industry-focused careers service.

CULT Cymru is working with the Academy to deliver training to freelances during 2009/10.

www.cyfle.co.uk

Cyfle is a training company for the Welsh Television, Film and Interactive Media Industry. It offers practical training for professional practitioners through a slate of short courses and also full-time courses for new entrants to the industry.

33 -35 West Bute Street
Cardiff, CF10 5LH
029 2046 5533
caerdydd@cyfle.co.uk

The Film Agency for Wales supports both new and established talent (producers, directors and writers) within the Welsh film-making industry through offering development finance, advice and information.

029 2046 7480
enquiries@filmagencywales.com

The Wales Screen Commission is the location finding service for Wales offering comprehensive information and support on locations, facilities, crew and local services. Online registration is free for freelances.

0800 8 49 88 48
enquiry@walesscreencommission.co.uk

The Welsh Broadcasting Trust provides financial support to individuals wishing to improve their skills in television, film, radio and new media.

The Royal Television Society provides opportunities for learning and getting in contact with people at all levels across the television community in Wales. An annual subscription fee is payable but non RTS members are welcome to attend some events.

Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Music, Performing, Literary and Visual Arts.

029 2044 4000
simon.dancey@ccskills.org.uk

The Welsh Music Foundation provides information on the music industry in Wales. Holding regular seminars and events for musicians the WMF also hosts a free online directory of companies and individuals involved in the music industry in Wales. Sign up on their website for their free e-bulletin.

029 2049 4110
enquiries@welshmusicfoundation.com

The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) is the national development and funding body for the arts in Wales.  There are various training and project funding available to freelances with grants ranging from £250 to £25,000.

029 2037 6500
south@artswales.org.uk

Wales Arts International works to support the promotion and development of professional practice across all art forms. It provides information about the arts in Wales and supports international opportunities through its programmes and funding schemes.

029 2037 6500
info@wai.org.uk 

Through a range of funding schemes the BBC Performing Arts Fund helps aspiring music-makers and performers looking for a way to get ahead.  Visit the website for further information regarding education bursaries and potential funding for equipment and instruments.

Community Music Wales offers music industry training and Professional Development with a community emphasis.

029 20838060
Admin@communitymusicwales.org.uk

Cultural Enterprise Wales provides information online regarding learning opportunities and events.

Literature Training have regularly updated information on courses, mentoring, critical appraisal services, conferences and events, jobs, commissions, residencies, competitions, organisations, networks, training providers, books, magazines, and funding for professional development.

info@literaturetraining.com

Tŷ Newydd is the National Writers' Centre for Wales and since 1990 has attracted writers from all over the world both as tutors and course participants.

01766 522 811
post@tynewydd.org

The Open University in Wales provides learning opportunities through supported open and distance learning. The OU’s OpenLearn website provides free access to a variety of material taken from Open University courses. Union members may be eligible for up to 80% discount on some OU courses via CULT Cymru. Email beth@bectu.org.uk for further information.

18 Custom House Street
Cardiff
CF10 1AP

029 2047 1019
wales@open.ac.uk

www.learndirect.co.uk

learndirect is an online resource where you can fit your learning around your life - learning at your own pace at a time to suit you. You can do your learning from a learndirect centre, your home, work or wherever you have access to the internet.  Depending on your circumstances some courses are subsidised or even free.

0800 101 901

www.careerswales.com

Careers Wales provides people of all ages with free, bilingual, impartial careers information, advice and guidance. 

0800 100 900

www.business-support-wales.gov.uk

Flexible Support For Business is a Welsh Assembly Government funded service that provides information and runs workshops on how to start up, plan, finance and develop a business in Wales. 

03000 6 03000