about awen

awen’s aims are:

(a) to use media as a tool to engage people in the regeneration of their communities; to raise self-esteem, develop skills and create opportunities in education and employment through participation in initiatives that promote social, cultural and economic development.

(b) to cultivate film and media production as a form of cultural expression, communication and as an intrinsic contributor to the quality of life within local communities.

(c) to encourage film and media production as an educative / learning tool within local communities engendering critical media literacy.

(d) to support and develop collaborative workflows in an ethos of cooperation, internally and in partnership and co-production; to share contacts, good practice and development opportunities contributing to the cultivation of a sustainable independent media industry in Cornwall and to support the community in which we live and work.

(e) to endorse an e3 policy (equal opportunities, ethical and environmental)

(f) to inspire and empower communities through the development, production, exhibition & distribution of film & media.

awen is a Community Interest Company
incorporation number: 05724118

We operate with a "more-than-profit" ethos, which means all profits are routed directly back into community projects we're developing. The CIC format enables us to stay close both to the management and delivery of awen's projects.

For more information on CICs please visit the CIC regulator website and take a look at the article on wikipedia