For Employers
Join a movement of changemakers, thought leaders, advocates, sector champions, and allies.
Our growing community of partner organisations across music, theatre, dance and opera is committed to creating a performing arts sector where parents and carers can thrive. Every PiPA Partner joins the PiPA Pledge – five shared commitments to creating a more parent and carer-friendly performing arts sector.
Whether you’re just getting started or already leading the way, you’ll get the knowledge, tools, guidance and connections to turn your commitment into meaningful action and create lasting change.
If you’re ready to go – click here to get started.
What you'll get
Celebrate Your Commitment
Put the Pledge into Practice
Join a Community of Changemakers
Get Practical Support and Resources
Be a Sector Leader
Help Shape Sector-Wide Change
Ready to join the movement?
1. Download our free Employer Toolkit
For practical ideas and resources to help you make your organisation more parent and carer-friendly.
2. Read the PiPA Pledge
See the five commitments we’re asking arts organisations to make.
3. Become a PiPA Partner
Talk to us about joining a growing community of organisations committed to making the performing arts more inclusive for parents and carers.
6 reasons to JOIN
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)