
BAFA’s suite of internal policies follow. Please be aware that we are commissioning additional policies for members’ own use, plus resources to support members in creating their own safeguarding policies, and adhering to the requirements for charities and funders in England, Scotland and Wales. In the meantime, do feel free to download or refer to BAFA’s policies as you see fit but please do be aware that these are written to suit BAFA’s organisational requirements and we recommend that you take additional professional advice as appropriate when developing policies for your own organisation and festival. If you have any queries about any of these documents or would like to request specific additional resources, do get in touch – thank you!

Being a member of BAFA offers access to the UK’s leading arts festivals, and an invaluable opportunity to build a strong network of professional contacts across the breadth of the festivals sector.
Our members range from volunteer-run organisations to large, well-established festivals, and we also have special memberships available for universities and associate members.
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