In the strongest possible terms we oppose the UK government proposal to cut funding for art and design courses by 50% across higher education institutions in England.

The proposal is in direct contradiction to the widespread recognition of the @CreativeIndsUK estimates that show the GVA (gross value added) to the economy made by the creative industries has increased 43% since 2010 – more than twice as fast as the growth of the UK economy.

Craft sales alone were worth over £3bn in 2019 and the reduction in 3D creative subjects across the formal education system will have an extremely negative impact on the UK’s design and manufacturing capabilities.

Read our response to Lord Wharton, chair of the office for students here>> https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/about/research-and-policy/public-consultation-responses