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PiPA Programme

Join our community of changemakers, thought leaders, advocates, sector champions, and allies.

Developed with and for music, theatre, dance and opera organisations, the PiPA Programme give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to create inclusive policies, practice, and culture.

Sign up to become a PiPA Partner to support carers and parents in your workforce.

If you’re ready to go – email programmes@pipacampaign.com and we’ll get you started.

What you'll get

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Join the PiPA Programme

The PiPA Programme actively supports you to become an organisation that is inclusive and supportive of carers and parents.
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Commit to the PiPA Pledge

When you join the programme, you commit to the PiPA Pledge – a five-part pledge that guides your organisation in becoming a fantastic workplace for parents and carers.
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Start Your PiPA Action Plan

You’ll work with your dedicated relationship manager to create an action-driven plan, specific to your organisation’s needs.
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Become Part of the PiPA Community

When you join the Programme, you gain access to a network of over 85 arts organisations who are all dedicated to changing our sector, sharing learnings and insights.
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Exclusive Access to Events and Resources

PiPA Partners are invited to events, such as PiPA Partner Labs, and gain on-demand access to around 100 industry-specific resources.
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Become an Industry Leader

Our partners, small and large, are changing the industry for the better and attracting and supporting the best talent.

6 reasons to JOIN

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Talent Attraction and Retention

Many parents and carers opt out of opportunities, assuming it’s impossible or that asking for flexibility could hurt their future. We help create inclusive recruitment campaigns and supportive environments so you can reach a wider talent pool and parents and carers can thrive.  

2

Inclusion and diversity

Parents and carers span every protected characteristic and socio-economic status, making them a uniquely intersectional group. The barriers they face overlap and interact in complex ways, creating distinct forms of exclusion often overlooked by one-size-fits-all approaches.

3

Gender Equality

Gender equality is about equality for men, women and all genders, birthing and non-birthing parents, at home and at work. Supporting parents and carers in the arts helps to create an environment where all are equally encouraged to pursue creative careers, without traditional gender biases. 

4

Better wellbeing for everyone

By helping organisations identify and implement innovative working methods, promote inclusive practices, and adapt to the needs of both the organisation and individuals, we can enhance overall workforce wellbeing, benefitting not only parents and caregivers.

5

Finding the flex

In an industry where 70% of the workforce is freelance and roles are often tied to unpredictable schedules, flexibility can seem out of reach. We’ve proven that it’s not only possible—it’s transformative, and we can show you how. 

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You'll get all of this...

  • Guidance (we’ll give you guidance on how to develop and implement good practice) 
  • Training (we’ll provide support programmes and training) 
  • Networks (we’ll connect you to your peers to exchange good practice) 
  • Advocacy (we’ll lobby government and others on behalf of parents, carers and their employers) 

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