CRAFT CIO

Her leadership across both the CMS Committee and the Creative Health APPG places her close to the policy areas that matter most to comedy’s future: recognition, investment, public value, and the role of culture in supporting healthier communities. #CRAFT #CRAFTteam #UKComedy

Dame Caroline Dinenage is the Conservative MP for Gosport and Chair of the Commons CMS Committee. She is Co-Chair of the APPG on Creative Health, giving her a vital role in shaping national conversations around culture, media, wellbeing, and the value of the creative industries.

👉 "CRAFT is a timely initiative that offers institutions and policymakers a practical partner on standards, evidence, and sustainable investment." 👈 (Dame Caroline Dinenage • Conservative MP for Gosport • CRAFT Patron) @cj_dinenage ▶ Visit thecraft.lol/team

All responses are anonymous and confidential. The survey closes 23:59 BST, Monday 20 April. Huge thanks to @kimleadbeater, @SamanthaNiblet4 and Simon Opher MP for helping bring this conversation to Parliament. Comedy needs to be seen to be heard. #CRAFT #BritishComedy #ComedyUK

LANDMARK INQUIRY: Misogyny in Comedy. CRAFT is calling on the comedy industry — performers, promoters and professionals of all genders — to share evidence for the Women & Equalities Committee’s inquiry. Take part and share widely: thecraft.lol/surveys-and-re…

@YouGov Thank you for running this poll @YouGov🙌. CRAFT is the 1st dedicated national body for the entire comedy industry. It exists to give comedy the infrastructure, policy representation, and professional support long afforded to other industries, including music, theatre + sport.

Do you think stand‑up comedy should or should not be eligible for government arts and culture funding? Should: 44% Should not: 28% Results link in replies

She gained international recognition for the BFI Diversity Standards, partnering with Changing Faces on the impactful #Iamnotyourvillain campaign and ensuring that the full range of diversity data on who the BFI funds and employs is published annually.

Jen Smith is CEO of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) responsible for developing its remit, operating model and governance structure. Jen was responsible for a host of ground-breaking work whilst at the BFI. #CRAFT #CRAFTteam #UKCOMEDY #CIISA

👉"The British comedy scene is a cherished and integral part of the creative industries landscape. I am so delighted to be a founding trustee of CRAFT."👈 (Jennifer Smith • CIISA CEO • CRAFT Trustee) ➡Visit thecraft.lol or link in bio

Our latest piece breaks down the evidence of comedy’s chronic underfunding vs other sectors, why ACE recognition matters, and how CRAFT is pushing for change. Comedy’s too vital to stay invisible. Read more 👇 thecraft.lol/newsroom/dcms-… #CRAFT #ComedyUK #ComedyPolicy #BritishComedy

DCMS Committee is scrutinising Arts Council England – and asking a question comedy’s been waiting for: is it a neglected artform? We thank Committee Chair and CRAFT patron, @cj_dinenage, for asking Baroness Hodge a series of questions on comedy.

His live shows deliver a masterclass in character comedy—intelligent, relentless, and uncomfortably funny. #CRAFTcomedy #CRAFTteam #UKCOMEDY

Tom Walker is an actor, comedian, and writer, best known for creating and performing the critically acclaimed viral sensation Jonathan Pie. Blending theatrical flair with biting political satire, Walker’s portrayal of the furious news reporter has captivated millions globally.

👉"Comedy venues are often the lifeblood of a thriving arts scene. And yet so many are under threat as they are not considered arts venues. This needs to change."👈 (Tom Walker (Jonathan Pie) • Comedian • Actor • Writer • CRAFT Patron) ▶ Visit thecraft.lol

She called out comedy as a vital part of British culture that deserves proper funding, safeguarding and policy recognition, just like music and theatre. Read the full story 👇 thecraft.lol/newsroom/sam... #CRAFT #BritishComedy #ComedyUK #ComedyPolicy #UKPolicy #UKArtsAndCulture

Parliament just heard something new: comedy has a new national body, CRAFT. Our political patron @SamanthaNiblet4 announced CRAFT on the floor of the House of Commons

#CRAFT #CRAFTteam #ComedyUK #BritishComedy @thecraiclol

Lu Jackson is Founder/Chair of CRAFT, driving systemic change to empower comedy’s people, businesses, and systems. For 4 years she’s collaborated with government on comedy industry reform. She also founded Craic (global OS for comedy) + Craic Health (Comedy-on-Prescription®).

👉 "Comedy generates billions in revenue and millions in taxes annually, but, for decades, reinvestment has not been proportional to the value it creates." 👈 (Lu Jackson• Craic Founder CEO • CRAFT Founder and Chair) ▶ Visit thecraft.lol or link in bio

Is comedy getting the same business rates break as pubs & live music? CRAFT unpacks the relief regime, venue classifications & fixes needed. Grateful to patron Dr Simon Opher MP for raising this - making comedy policy-visible. Read more thecraft.lol/newsroom #CRAFT #ComedyUK