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@counterculturellp.bsky.social
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We are a multidisciplinary organisation working largely in the Cultural, Creative, Charity and Higher Education sectors. Some of our services include strategy, business planning, project management, governance, fundraising, marketing and tax.

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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Global tech&creative industries event SXSW London is back later this year.Partnering with Creative UK we've been evaluating the 2025 inaugural event (20,500+ attendees),analysing 1,200+ survey responses&interviews. Our initial impact report : submissions.sxswlondon.com/sxsw-london-...
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Generations of kids grew up with The Magic Faraway Tree books & the stories hv now been made into a film with Claire Foy & Andrew Garfield. BFI stats show film & high-end TV production is a huge economic benefit with spend in the UK at £5.6 billion in 2024! www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ma...
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‘What’s under my saucepans? Rage!’ Claire Foy, Andrew Garfield and cast on the set of The Magic Faraway Tree
The trippy film of Enid Blyton’s much loved novels has been 20 years in the making. We catch up with its adult and child stars – inside a giant cake as disco-dancing elves rollerskate past
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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! Do you have a favourite animal or wildlife scene in the Ashmolean? Scroll ➡️ to see just a few of them. 🐇 Dish with hare, 901–1100 CE. EA1978.2161 🐐 Tile with standing goat and one recumbent, 1750–1775. WA2012.1.337 🦇 Ojime in the form of a bat, 1871–1900. EA1956.3749
A ceramic dish with part of the decoration missing. The remaining portion has a stylised hare in colours of black, green and redA ceramic tile with two goats painted on, one is standing looking towards the viewer, one is laid down looking to the right
A small gold coloured metal bat with it's wings raised above its head.A black tuba with gold lobster decoration
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
#funfact -In Henry V, when Pistol makes fun of the Welsh leek on #StDavid’sDay Fluellen says “If you’re going to mock it, you’re going to eat it” & then makes him do it. The oldest surviving version of Shakespeare’s Henry V is a printed ed. from 1600 kept at Folger Shakespeare Library,Washington D.C
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Kelly won Britain's first ever Winter Paralympic gold in Sochi 2014. Inspiring kids and adults alike, her forthcoming session below ⬇️ is a must do for all those who love and work in sports.
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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
We’re delighted to launch our new display: 'Celebrating cerebral palsy sport at Harvey Hadden Stadium', in partnership with CP Sport. It features athlete stories, photos & a frame runner you can see and touch. Open until 15 May. For more info & audio: paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/celebr... 🏛️🎓♿
A shiny navy blue frame runner is display on top of a white plinth topped with blue running track. In the background you can see 4 exhibition information panels displayed on a white wall. There is a title above them and some leaflets underneath the forth panel.
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
If u are entertaining kids this1/2 term don't forget yr local museums.Colchester & Ipswich Museums Service attracts c200,000 visitors a yr,contributes c£6m to the local economy,& this week is hosting a unicorn quest trail (Colchester Castle)& a design a tote bag special(Christchurch Mansion).Enjoy!
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
A thriving arts and culture ecology spreads joy, unites communities, and boosts the economy. What's not to love? #happyvalentinesday
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Another thought-provoking and timely piece from our senior partner and higher education lead James Coe …
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Delighted to welcome Richard Whitmill-a Chartered Governance Institute fellow with 16+ yrs’ charity & not-for-profit experience-to Counterculture. Formerly at the NUS, Richard strengthens our education team & governance support offer. Pl see more info ⬇️ & get in touch-we’d love to hear from you.
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Counterculture appoints award winning governance expert Richard Whitmill – Counterculture
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Our response to the Hodge Review here: www.counterculturellp.com/blog/counter...
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
🚀We're hiring: Consultant in Economic Development & Public Policy. Shape creative industries, drive impact for major clients, develop & support opportunities whilst WFH. Salary £30–35k. Apply by Nov 28 counterculturellp.com/blog/now-hir... #ArtsJobs #PublicPolicy #EconomicDevelopment #Careers
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Now hiring – Consultant (Economic Development & Public Policy) – Counterculture
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
We are thrilled to announce that Richard Whitmill FCG, Counterculture Associate, has been awarded The John Phillips Memorial Prize - with the Chartered Governance Institute UK&Ire recognising him as the top-performing finalist of the 2024/25 academic year.
Richard Whitmill with Linda Ford, CEO of Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland and Shirley Creed, Master Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Welcoming the news that the Government’s Green Book for infrastructure assessment is moving towards place-based reform, with Liverpool, Port Talbouth & Plymouth selected as pilot projects. This revitalised approach has potential to usher in a new pipeline of regional projects.
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Proud to have been commissioned to create the first-ever Palm House Social & Economic Impact Report, launched as part of the iconic venue's 25th anniversary. Delivering £26m in social impact & £6.2m economic impact - a true landmark for Liverpool's community. palmhouse.org.uk/about/social...
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Social and Economic Impact - Palm House Sefton Park
The social and Economic Impact of Palm House Sefton Park.
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
William Chamberlain, Senior Partner, has co-authored this recently published authoritative overview of what 'creative health' entails. It highlights that creative health is a strategic, evidence-backed pathway to a healthier, more resilient society. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/...
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Troubleshooting Social Prescribing and the Arts in East London: Qualitative Findings From Community Arts Organisations and Link Workers
Engagement in the arts has been shown to benefit health by supporting both prevention and treatment, leading to the concept of creative health. The social prescribing agenda has spurred the developme...
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Only a few weeks until the Membership Services Conference (MSC2025) - a two-day gathering in Manchester dedicated to staff working across students’ unions and the wider Higher Education sector. This will be the tenth year of the popular conference, which was founded by Partner Alan Roberts.
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
A well-deserved congratulations to our client @beamishmuseum.bsky.social - The Living Museum of the North - on being announced as @artfund.bsky.social Museum of the Year 2025! This is the second year in a row that our clients have won - the Young V&A won in 2024! 📸 David Levene, Art Fund 2025
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Congratulations to Partner Wendy Cave who has joined the Board of Liverpool's Sound City, which champions talent development, supporting artists & grassroots venues. She joins Senior Partner Jo Wright, who has been acting as Chair for several years for the UK's leading independent music festival.
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Congratulations are due to several of our clients, past and present, who were among the winners at the Museum & Heritage Awards 2025. These awards recognise innovation, creativity and cultural impact across the very best of museums, galleries and heritage attractions across the globe.
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
📢Job Opportunity📢 Our fantastic business development team are looking for an experienced Bid Manager ✅project manage high quality tender returns ✅oversee the pipeline of business opportunities Deadline: 1st June. Remote working Full job description: www.counterculturellp.com/blog/job-bid...
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
AI is shaking up the creative world - but at what cost? Counterculture Partner Mark Roberts identifies 7 potential pitfalls with IRL examples to explore how emerging tech threatens copyright, artist livelihoods, and the value of human creativity. www.counterculturellp.com/blog/ai-thre...
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Delighted to see so many of our clients listed in @guardian guide to the UK's 50 best museum cafes, including Studio Voltaire, PortSunlight & @yspsculpture.bsky.social Our teams are proud to have worked on creating so many beautiful spaces across the museum world. www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
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The 50 best museum cafes in the UK
The pioneering V&A tea rooms were designed to draw people into culture, and today these spaces offer more than just sandwiches. Felicity Cloake introduces some of our favourites
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Announcing the appointment of six outstanding professionals to our partnership, strengthening our leadership team and enhancing our expertise across a diverse range of sectors. Congratulations to new Partners Mark Roberts, Andrew Evans, Gemma Painter, Ottilia Ördög, Liz Moss, & Christopher Aldgate.
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Counterculture are delighted to introduce the Associates who have joined us so far in 2025, bringing extensive cross-sector knowledge and experiences across culture, heritage and Higher Education. Check out our website's people page to discover more www.counterculturellp.com/people/
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Our client Glen Matlock (from The Sex Pistols) will be on tour in northern England and Scotland in May. Catch him if you can! www.glenmatlock.co.uk/gigs.html
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Swansea has amazing cultural assets. To make the most of these for everyone, Counterculture has been appointed by Swansea Council to help create a new Culture Strategy Goals: boost local pride engage communities support growth improve inclusion & well-being. www.swansea.gov.uk/culturestrategy
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Swansea Culture Strategy - Have your say 2025 - Swansea
Swansea has amazing cultural assets. To make the most of these for everyone, Counterculture has been appointed by Swansea Council to help create a new Culture Strategy for the city and county of Swans...
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Counterculture @counterculturellp.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Strategaeth Diwylliant Abertawe- Cyfle i Ddweud eich Dweud 2025 Mae gan Abertawe asedau diwylliannol anhygoel. Er mwyn gwneud y mwyaf o'r rhain i bawb, penodwyd Counterculture gan Gyngor Abertawe i helpu i greu Strategaeth Diwylliant newydd i ddinas a sir Abertawe www.abertawe.gov.uk/strategaethd...
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Strategaeth Diwylliant Abertawe - Cyfle i ddweud eich dweud 2025 - Abertawe
Mae gan Abertawe asedau diwylliannol anhygoel. Er mwyn gwneud y mwyaf o'r rhain i bawb, penodwyd Counterculture gan Gyngor Abertawe i helpu i greu Strategaeth Diwylliant newydd i ddinas a sir Abertawe...
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