Official statistics at the Arts Council

The Code of Practice for Official Statistics sets out a number of important principles and practices. These ensure that official statistics meet the needs of government and society, and are trustworthy and trusted.

In our role as a provider of official statistics, you can expect us to: 

• be clear about who our official statistics are for, how they are used and how they inform decision-making
• produce official statistics according to scientific principles and to a level of quality that meets users’ needs
• manage and present official statistics impartially and objectively
• make reports on official statistics available to all and easy to access

Arts Council official statistics 

The Arts Council produces a number of official statistics.

The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) Official Release Calendar lists the official statistics produced by the Arts Council, DCMS and their other bodies.

Where can I find out more?

Official Statistics at the Arts Council – Our lead contact for official statistics is Catherine Hammersley, Director, Data Analysis. If you have any questions or complaints about our official statistics, contact Catherine Hammersley at catherine.hammersley@artscouncil.org.uk or on 0161 934 4492.

Official statistics at DCMS – An updated official statistics release calendar for the Department of Culture Media and Sport and their bodies is available on the DCMS website. 

Official statistics and the UK Statistics Authority – Any complaints that relate to professional integrity, quality or standards will be forwarded to the National Statistician. The UK Statistics Authority is entitled to assess the Arts Council’s compliance with the Code of Practice and to deal with any breach. For more information on the UK Statistics Authority and the Code of Practice see www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk