Centre Stage: Mark Davyd on the benefits of the not-for-profit model
In mid-2025, the UK’s grassroots music venue (GMV) sector stands at a defining moment. Across the country, operators are increasingly transitioning to not-for-profit structures. According to the latest Music Venue Trust data, 33% of GMVs are now formally registered as not-for-profit entities – up 29% on the previous year. One in three venues is a not-for-profit entity; in 2014, it was one in 34. The most common structure is the Community Interest Company, accounting for 18.2% of Music Venues Alliance ...
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