Accreditation Guidelines
INTRODUCTION
Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS) is a digital-facing and member-guided charity organisation that builds networks and creates sustainable opportunities across the culture sector in Argyll and Bute.
We foster collaborative working across the whole Culture, Heritage and Arts sector; create events and products that are of sufficient quality and scale to be marketable at the highest level; create an environment that supports sustainability for sole traders and micro-businesses so they can afford to stay in Argyll and the Isles and are advocates for the needs and benefits of cultural activity.
We support over 600 members showcasing their work whilst creating opportunities to promote sustainable growth and collaboration between individuals and organisations.
If you are receiving ANY level of support from CHARTS, we strongly recommend that you register to become a member. Membership is FREE and includes individuals and organisations with a keen interest or link to Argyll and Bute, and those who benefit from what we do. https://www.chartsargyllandisles.org/register/
Why should I credit the support I am given?
As a charitable and member-guided organisation that is publicly funded, we MUST make transparent where we are investing our support. Acknowledging CHARTS correctly alerts our marketing team and networks, including our funders and allows us to share your work and shout about achievements. As part of the awards/support acceptance, you must acknowledge CHARTS properly; you can do this by featuring our logo.
Credit and Publicity
Credit should be acknowledged on all:
- Advertisements • Banners • Books • Brochures • Catalogues • CD/DVD sleeves • Educational materials • Event branding • Film credits • Flyers • Information boards • Invitations • Leaflets • Maps • Newsletters • Plans • Posters • Presentations • Media online and printed such as press releases • Programmes • Reports • Stationery • Tickets • Websites • Media online and printed • Social Media
Logos must be used on all:
- Advertisements printed and digital • Banners • Books • Brochures • Catalogues • CD/DVD sleeves • Educational materials • Event branding • Film credits • Flyers • Information boards • Invitations • Leaflets • Maps • Newsletters • Plans • Posters • Presentations • Media online and printed such as press releases • Programmes • Reports • Stationery • Tickets • Websites
Credit on Social Media
If a photo is being shared for social media, we recommend credit lines when posting as opposed to a logo. If you are sharing any of the listed above, e.g. a poster or advert, please include the logo that has already been embedded into this visual.
Below is an example of how to write a credit line:
Facebook: Thanks to support from @Chartsargyllandisles, Project Title, Additional Funders
Instagram: Thanks to support from @Chartsargyllandisles, Project Title, Additional Funders
X / Twitter: TY @Chartargyllisle, Project Title, Additional Funders
Written credit lines must be used on any marketing/promotional or press materials, including webpages and online events:
Thanks to support from the Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS), Project Title, Additional Funders
For help writing credit lines, please contact kirstenm@chartsargyllandisles.org.
Publicity
In accepting our support, we also ask that you keep us up to date with any aspects of your project, including public engagement, news coverage, professional development, and updates on your processes. These updates should be sent to Public Relations Manager, Kirsten Millar - kirstenm@chartsargyllandisles.org.
Acknowledgement of CHARTS support/funding for your organisation or project should be highlighted in all publicity using the appropriate credit logo and CHARTS mention via text. The correct phraseology for acknowledgement of support should be cited as supported by the Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS). CHARTS is not a funding body.
How to use logos
The logos should always be clear and easy to see; consider what size they will appear when printed or shown online.
Things to consider when using a logo:
- Is there enough contrast between the logo and the background image?
- Is my logo clear? E.g. have you accidentally rotated, stretched or compressed the logo?
Please do not edit the logo to a different colour, add straplines or change the typeface.
If it is impossible to use a logo, please use a credit line instead. For example, [recording/research/performance or publishing of a book] was supported by Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS).
Available logos
For further information or clarification on any aspect of acknowledgement of CHARTS or logo use, please contact kirstenm@chartsargyllandilse.org.
Thanks for working with us,
CHARTS
Latest Version: April 2025