1. Being part of a group of people with a common interest in the Arts, where experiences, successes, failures or problems, can be shared.

2. Able to take part in and share Corporate Events, e.g. Art Exhibitions, Concerts etc.

3. A free entry for your Society in the HAC Year Book and web site, giving full details of your group and bringing in more members.

4. Free publicity in the HAC quarterly Calendar of Events and on this web site for any event organised by your club/society/group.

5. Financial assistance towards the printing of your posters and programmes (provided acknowledgement is given to HAC) and with transport costs within the Borough of Havering, (e.g. tranposting scenery, rostra, large items for exhibitions, etc. to the venue,) up to a maximum of £50.00 per group per annum. Further financial assistance in the form of a grant of a specified sum or a guarantee against loss for specific activities can be claimed. Applicants must have been paid up members of HAC for 12 months prior to the submission of the application and shall pay their subscription for the succeeding financial year prior to receiving the grant or subsidy.

6. At least one General Meeting each year with cheese and wine, where you can meet other members of HAC to exchange views/ideas in a social atmosphere.

7. Automatic membership of an Activity Committee, committed to your art form, who meet on a regular basis.

8. (On a trial basis:) Free advertising of your activities in the Romford Recorder.
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9. An invitation to join in a special Members' Open Day "Arts for All" held annually to promote HAC and its members, with an opportunity to show the public what you do.

10. Lastly, but by no means least - we need YOU to give Havering Arts Council a bigger voice in Havering!