Collection: Communications and care in times of events that impact your communities, your organisation and your team
Collection: Communications and care in times of events that impact your communities, your organisation and your team
By
Arts Marketing Association (AMA)
Throughout the first weeks of August, 2024 the UK saw unacceptable and shocking scenes of violence across the UK. Audiences, organisations, individuals and our wider communities have been affected both directly and indirectly by racist and Islamophobic acts. This is a collection of resources to help marketers across the UK, in the short and longer term, with external communications and internal support.
Advice and support from NCVO including:
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- a statement on the riots from their CEO,
- webinar on responding to opposition in your marketing and comms (1hr 11mins)
- crisis communication and staying close to the communities you serve (55mins)
- how to handle online misinformation (3mins)
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The Charity Commission:
Guidance on responding to public disorder
OfByFor All:
A framework for action in response to moments of crisis and outrage.
Following George Floyd's murder in 2020, the team at OFBYFOR ALL created a framework for organisations to map out immediate and longer-term actions, both externally with your community and internally with your team.
The Space:
Tackling Social Justice Online (Webinar. 1hr 17min). This webinar tackles the expectations, and accompanying limitations, that arts and culture marketing teams and individuals face when engaging with social justice issues online. With: Haydn Corrodus, Dr Rianna Walcott, Dr Francesca Sobande.
UK Government:
A useful guide from UK Government on setting a social media policy and managing potential risks when posting social content and engaging on emotive topics.
Race Equality Foundation:
Support and resources following the far-right riots. These resources provide mental health support, community engagement, and practical assistance to help you navigate challenging times.
Scottish Refugee Council:
Safety advice and information for communities affected by far-right terror.
Wellbeing and Mental Health resources:
Here are some resources and suggestions for seeking mental health support to look after yourself as best you can:
- Organisation like Black Minds Matter, Muslim Community Helpline, Southeast and East Asian Centre, and Hub of Hope can offer great specialised and general support.
- MIND have a dedicated resource area specifically about racism and mental health, which you can find on their website.
- If you need to travel, a resource like WalkSafe might help to flag if there are disruptions to your route caused by riots or other actions, to help keep you safe on your commute.
- If you work for an organisation, check to see if they have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). These usually include counselling sessions to support staff members.
Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance:
Practitioner support resources. A range of ideas, opportunities and networks focussed on supporting the wellbeing of cultural practitioners. Curated by the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance.
