Case studies

Achates Develops Strategy: Shakespeare’s Globe

Achates has recently completed the first stage of a major project with culture and heritage organisation, Shakespeare’s Globe which represents a methodology we have implemented with a range of organisations, from the Donmar Warehouse to the Royal Literary Fund....

Achates Develops Strategy: The Royal Literary Fund

Achates conducted a programme evaluation of the Fellowship Scheme, employing a three-part evaluation framework to consider process, impact and value for money....

Achates Develops Strategy: West of England Cultural Compact

Working closely with the breadth of stakeholders in this unique, region-wide, Cultural Compact, in late 2021, Achates supported the development of the West of England Cultural Plan....

Achates Develops Strategy: The Photographic Collections Network

Achates was invited to work with the Photographic Collections Network (PCN) as they reviewed their constitutional and operational model....

Achates Develops Strategy: Stagetext

It didn’t take long into my first informal chat with Caroline that I realised there was more going on at Achates than fundraising...

Achates Develops Strategy: New Adventures

Achates worked with New Adventures to support the organisation in developing a new model to support its national touring programme and optimising its long-term impact in the communities in which it works...

Achates Develops Strategy: Paines Plough

Achates conducted a comprehensive analysis of each potential location, including consultation and mapping, to understand the opportunities each location presented......

Achates Develops Strategy: National Centre for Writing: CPC

Achates has worked with the National Centre for Writing, Clore Leadership and University of East Anglia to develop a unique new programme that challenges the approach of established and emerging leaders to the sector whilst building their skills and resilience...

Achates Develops Strategy: China Plate Theatre

In spring 2022, Achates supported China Plate to develop its funding application to remain in Arts Council England’s NPO (National Portfolio Organisation) funding programme....

Achates Develops Strategy: Chapter Arts Centre