Our impact
THE OLD VIC: OUR IMPACT
ACTIVITIES 2015–2018
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WE FUEL SOCIAL CHANGE
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WE WELCOME EVERYONE IN
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Free or discounted tickets PwC £10 Previews tickets Matinee Idols Storytelling performances £4m building works Access performances Curtain Up Community Company Boot Camp Christmas Carol Project Open House celebration Knitting Club
People have improved soft skills of confidence, communication, empathy and self-expression ● ● ●
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WE TREAT EVERYONE WHO WORKS HERE WITH RESPECT
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Old Vic Guardians and Guardians Network Cultural Statement Parents in Performing Arts member London Living Wage employer Staff training and development sessions Female mentoring scheme OV Culture Club Free counselling for staff
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WE ARE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS BUSINESS
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Engaging with We Are Waterloo BID, Southbank Employer’s Group, local community groups Customer commitment Ethical sourcing Third sector partnerships
People are creatively inspired by collaborating with like-minded people
People gain theatre and other skills from leading professionals
A greater diversity of people enter the arts sector and are supported to develop
Professionals are supported to develop their careers
Strengthened community and quality of place in the Waterloo neighbourhood
Environmentally conscious productions School environmental workshops Talks and debates Organisational environmental policies Employee initiatives Julie’s Bicycle 4* rating
Improved environmental performance within the theatre sector
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WE HELP OTHERS
Schools Club Summer School Front Line, Front Line Facilitators and Front Line Lambeth Take the Lead Old Vic internship for Southwark residents Further Education Work Placements The Baylis Director Programme Assistant Baylis Director Programme The Old Vic 12 Connect at The Old Vic
People are enabled to formulate their own ideas and create their own work
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WE ARE A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER
People have increased awareness of social issues and are empowered to take action
People who face barriers to attending cultural venues gain a gateway into the arts
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WE CARE ABOUT PEOPLE’S FUTURES
New productions Voices Off talks, debates and workshops One Voice monologues
MEDIUM TERM OUTCOMES
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Bucket collections HESTIA The Red Box Project Fine Cell Work
Strong organisations and partnerships that provide opportunities to those in need