5. Summary of Phased Growth Objectives

Short term

➢ Seek appropriate support to develop and implement a fundraising strategy ➢ Identify a group of trustees to support and develop fundraising activities ➢ Identify training for Trustees in response to the Skills Audit ➢ Develop evaluation methodology to ensure effective delivery ➢ Invest in digital delivery for projects while recognising the importance of blended learning

Medium term

Long term

➢ Identify and explore opportunities for trading activities ➢ Examine the governance arrangements and look at expanding the Trustee

Board as well as assigning specific roles to Trustees ➢ Identify and explore potential premises ➢ Maintain effective and open communication with stakeholders ➢ Improve the function and purpose of the creative network and begin introducing opportunities for local artists ➢ Make clear progress on the aims outlined in our Business Plan

➢ An annual report which reflects on our activities and successes to date which is widely available ➢ Expand service provision across Annandale & Eskdale, collaborating with partners where possible ➢ Provide opportunities for our creative network to contract on projects ➢ Build strong dialogue with key agencies including SOSE and Creative Scotland ➢ Contribute to policy which impacts rural arts ➢ Investigate asset ownership as a means of income generation and organisational stability