In 2021/22 CVAN East Midlands participated in a period of consultation and led activity aimed at addressing inequalities and under-representation in the Region’s sector. Activity was delivered with Art Fund support. The intention was for the project to positively impact on public programmes and commissioning in the East Midlands. Activity including LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training with Curious Arts; work with focus groups and expert facilitators; the development of a toolkit combining accessibility with creativity written by Benjamin Rostance and Jo Tolley; and a network audit with Earthen Lamp.