This report provides a detailed overview of the online presences of the 869 arts organisations that receive regular funding from Arts Council England (hereafter, RFOs).  The research was commissioned by Arts Council England and is the first project in a major three-year programme of research designed to inform and support the development of Arts Council England’s Digital Opportunities Programme.

The 869 arts organisations that receive regular funding from Arts Council England span multiple art forms and regions (see Exhibit 1), and include both major national arts institutions and smaller organisations. In total, RFOs will receive £1.3 billion in funding from Arts Council England over the period 2008-2011 to support them in delivering excellent art to the widest range of people.