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The Charity Commission has produced a checklist of issues to be considered by charity trustees at different stages in their organisations? development. The list has been based on the research findings from its regulatory report, ?Milestones: managing key events in the life of a charity (RS6)?. For copies,
t: 0870 333 0123; w: http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk

New guidelines supporting professionals and volunteers using the arts with young people have been published by Artswork, ?Creating Respect? covers the use of the arts in developing understanding of cultural diversity, and ?Access All Areas? focuses on ways of removing barriers to participation for young disabled people. w: http://www.artswork.org.uk; e: [email protected]

Applications for the Gulbenkian Prize, the UK?s single biggest arts prize, open on September 1. Now in its third year, the £100,000 prize is awarded annually to a UK museum or gallery for its achievements in winning the support of visitors and developing wider audiences. w: http://www.thegulbenkianprize.org.uk

The Ambassador Theatre Group?s (ATG) ticket centre is moving to a larger base at the New Wimbledon Theatre, where capacity will be increased to deal with over 30,000 calls each week. Over 25 full-time staff will deal with bookings for ATG?s 11 West End theatres, and regional venues including the New Wimbledon Theatre and Studio, the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall in Stoke-on-Trent and the Churchill Theatre in Bromley.

Finalists for the Pearl Awards, the UK?s first ever awards celebrating the achievements of the Chinese community in Britain, include Yellow Earth Theatre and Manchester?s Chinese Arts Centre in the award category for ?creative endeavour?.