What we do in 1 minute

Research & Policy

We lead ground-breaking research into how working in the performing arts impacts parents and carers. We turn insights into action and shape policy and practice.

Culture Change

Through our Partner Programme, we support 85+ arts organisations to create family-friendly workplaces. From training to policy guidance, we help embed lasting cultural change.

Community

At the heart of the performing arts, PiPA connects the industry with parents and carers, amplifying their voices and building a network that drives positive change.

A child stands with hands clasped, wearing shorts, while an adult with long hair faces them, they have a long sleeve t shirt over their face.

-£7000

Parents and carers working in the Performing Arts face a pay penalty of £7000 on average per year compared to their peers who don’t have caring responsibilities.

88%

of parents and carers in Performing Arts have had to turn down work because of their caring responsibilities.

73%

of freelancers say working in the Performing Arts affects their decision-making about starting a family.

PiPA are inspiring, encouraging and driving all of us to make this inclusivity part of the fabric of our industry.
And in this moment, when we could so easily slip backwards, their work is more important than ever.

Tamara Harvey
former Artistic Director, Theatre Clwyd