
Tuesday 15 July 2025
1.00 - 2.30 PM
Online
Registration required
Free
Donations welcome
Did you know theatre productions can claim cash back or tax relief through HMRC’s Creative Industry Tax Reliefs?
Recent updates in 2024 have made claiming even more accessible, including the potential to receive a 25% cash rebate on qualifying production costs.
In this free webinar, producer Mark Ashmore of Future Artists shares how his company uses Creative Tax Credits and R&D Relief to support and de-risk productions, fuel continuous research and development, and build sustainable creative businesses.
Whether you’re a new producer or an experienced professional, you’ll gain practical tools to help navigate the system, unlock funding, and boost your cash flow, with real-world case studies from over a decade of work at Future Artists.
What you’ll learn:
- How the Creative Tax Relief and R&D system works
- What projects qualify, and how to claim
- Using tax credits alongside Arts Council funding and other income streams
- How tax relief can support your business plan and cash flow
- Best practices and real-world case studies from Future Artists
- Live Q&A to explore your specific questions and projects
For more information about Creative Industry Tax Reliefs, head to gov.uk
Book a place at our webinar
About the host

This webinar is hosted by Mark Ashmore FRSA of Future Artists.
Mark is an award-winning Producer and Director with over 15 years of experience working across the entire spectrum of the arts field, including theatre, events, immersive arts and film.
Founded in 2009 as an arts collective and co-op, Future Artists has grown, adapted and flourished to become a leading production company for Film, Theatre and Events in the UK.
FAQs
We don’t provide bursaries to attend our information webinars, a recording will be shared to watch in your own time.
Yes, we can cover any other access costs that may otherwise present a barrier to you being able to participate in the activity. Access costs include things like childcare and other caring costs; BSL, language and other interpretation costs; as well as access support workers, or any other access costs you might face.
To apply for this funding, please complete a Bursary & Access Fund form once you have booked your place at this event.