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About Me

Who am I and why should you work with me?

I am April - the woman behind the laptop. 

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I provide a full range of specialist  Arts Admin VA services for all creatives including Access Support for ACE & other funding organisations. 

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I offer flexible, bespoke services to help you access funding, grow your business, reach wider audiences and have more time to be creative.

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I know it can seem like a serious investment to pay for admin support whe funding is so challenging to come by.  

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I know it can be very difficult to find someone who understands what you need as a creative looking for business support.

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I love working with creative people – whether that's theatre companies or individuals – actors, writers, dancers, directors,  photographers – whatever part of the creative world you fit in – I provide a solid, reliable and efficient admin service in order to give you the freedom to be creative.

 

What can I help with?​

  • Grant applications and funding bid writing

  • Access Support Worker for ACE and other funders grants

  • Tour booking and management

  • Festival management

  • Contracts and insurance

  • General admin inc travel, accommodation and invoicing

  • Research – whether that is looking for the right venue/location for you or background research for your script idea

  • Proof-reading scripts.

  • General admin

  • Project Management

  • Wellbeing Support for you and your team. 

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I'll do the boring stuff so you can be creative!

I've been involved in the Arts for over 30 years as a performer & administrator and now enjoy bringing my skills, knowledge and passion together to create something unique to support creatives in what they do.

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I have over 15 years experience as a PA, EA, Office Manager and Administrator largely in the public and third sectors.

Don't just take my word for it...

Recent clients include​

  • Regeneration Theatre

  • Taking the Stage Festival

  • Narrative Alchemy

  • Doe Demure

  • Khandie Photography

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Get in Touch

The Proficient PA

Northampton 

UK

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