Something To Aim For (STAF) works towards an inclusive cultural sector
where anyone can access opportunities and thrive.

We remove barriers by supporting under-represented / emerging artists and small artist-led organisations through mentoring, consultancy, peer networks and fair partnerships,
to help shift decision-making power towards systemic change.

You can now support STAF using
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When you shop online with participating retailers, they'll donate part of what you spend to your chosen cause. Whether you shop on your phone, laptop or tablet, you can earn free cashback donations for your cause.

Watch the explainer video for more information and click below if you’d like to support STAF this winter!

→For every person who installs the app and registers to support us in November, we will receive a £2 bonus!

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Welcome back for another listening blog post! This time, we sent local animator @jasonedmunds to the Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation! Attending talks, screenings and networking events he gives his thoughts on growing as an animator in th
The start of our @mcranimation Listening time began with a brilliant talk from stop motion animator Laura Tofarides. "Laura took us on her career journey via her multiple showreels over the years, from student to professional working at Aardma
More Friday reading hot off the press about the experience of artists on the ground in Manchester! This week, we have @neilesk telling us about what's been happening this summer in the grassroots music scene in 'The Music City' Link in bio
Happy Friday! And now your chance to read the second of our Summer Listening blog posts. Following the Manchester visual and live arts scene 'Attempting a Snapshot' is written by @danistrangeryan Link in bio!
We have reached the end of our Summer Listening Programme and in the first of 4 pieces of writing about the 2025 art scene we have "How Do I F*ck With The Edges?" by @_billiecollins! Tasked with exploring the landscape for queer live perf
We've had a little break since our Summer Listening Programme but are now back to remind you of our bespoke consultancy service. Here to support if you are just out of the Fringe mayhem, want to take preventative measures to have better wellbeing pr
@thedianamixtape at @the_lowry "The Diana Mixtape was a high camp, all-singing, all-dancing love letter to the People’s Princess. Playing to a packed out crowd in the Lowry’s Lyric theatre, the show demonstrated the broad commercial
@moneym_o_n_e_y, @n.f.u.e, @gimmiegoldcup. @thepeerhat - 21/8/25 "Manchester DIY promoters ‘Taste Supreme’ put on a raucous small punk gig in @thepeerhat basement. With local band Gold Cup, and Bristol based NFUE and Möney, whi