Feedback from RFOs on the impact of COVID-19

The following summarises information from responses to the Creative Scotland COVID-19 impact survey issued to all 121 Regularly Funded Organisations (RFOs) in early May 2020.

The purpose of the survey was to understand the current and prospective impact of the Covid-19 pandemic across the RFO network. Whilst the position is changing rapidly, the results provide important insight into understanding the support required.

These infographics reflect the 111 of the 121 RFO who responded to the questionnaire.

Value of Income Lost as at 11 May 2020. Earned Income = £7,651,216, Other Funding = £390,738, Private Income = £263,534, Public Income = £924,556, Trusts & Foundstions = £1,004,117. Total = £10,234,161

Estimate of Projected Losses until end of September 2020.   Earned Income = £23,350,664, Other Funding = £731,705, Private Income = £3,096,237, Public Income = £1,085,371, Trusts & Foundations = £1,992,363. £30,256,340 Total

Estimate of Projected Losses at end of March 2021.   Earned Income = £36,996,097, Other Funding = £719,632, Private Income = £1,131,366, Public Income = £1,202,706, Trusts & Foundations = £2,661,551. £42,711,352 Total

Number of artists affected in 2020/21 by organisation artform   9,188 Total: 236 Craft, 20 Creative Industries, 482 Dance, 40 Digital, 450 Literature, 3,685 Multi-artform, 748 Music, 56 Screen, 2,324 Theatre, 1,147 Visual Arts