What is a CIC?

A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a special type of non-profit organisation designed to benefit the community rather than private shareholders. At Acting Coach Scotland (ACS), we’re proud to operate as a CIC, ensuring that everything we do is centred around supporting our students, local artists, and the wider creative community.

Why ACS Being a CIC Matters

As a CIC, every decision we make is driven by our mission to provide accessible, high-quality acting training and support for the creative arts. Here’s what makes ACS stand out:

🎓 Accessible Acting Training in Glasgow

  • Our full-time courses, including HNC, HND Acting and Performance and bespoke 1yr Professional Diploma Course, are designed to equip students with the skills to thrive in the performing arts industry.

  • We offer part-time acting courses that build confidence and skills, with many alumni going on to work professionally.

🎭 Supporting Local Artists and Theatre Companies

  • We provide subsidised rehearsal space to local theatre companies, helping them bring their creative visions to life.

  • Small theatre companies rehearsing with us can use our Old Gym Theatre for performances free of charge.

🌍 Creating Opportunities for the Community

  • We’ve supported over 250 part-time students annually and co-produced new creative projects, including Creative Scotland-funded plays.

  • Free workshop and performance space is offered to initiatives like the Stage 2 Page writers’ development programme, fostering the growth of emerging talent.

What We Do as a CIC

Deliver Outstanding Training

  • From part-time acting classes to professional full-time courses, we ensure students leave with the tools, confidence, and materials (headshots, voicereels, showreels) needed to succeed.

Provide Subsidised Spaces

  • We offer affordable rehearsal space hire in Glasgow, supporting local artists, theatre companies, and charities with spaces that inspire creativity.

Host Community Programmes

  • Free or subsidised workshops, events, and productions for underserved groups, ensuring everyone has access to the arts.

Create Industry Opportunities

  • We connect our students with casting directors, agents, and industry professionals, providing workshops and networking events that help bridge the gap between training and work.

Your Support Makes a Difference

Every time you train with us, hire our spaces, or attend a performance, you’re supporting a Community Interest Company dedicated to:

  • Keeping acting training in Glasgow affordable.

  • Making rehearsal space hire in Glasgow accessible to grassroots creatives.

  • Strengthening the cultural and artistic community in Scotland.

Explore What We Offer

Whether you’re looking for:

We’ve got something for you.

📧 Contact Us: hello@actingcoachscotland.co.uk
📞 Call Us: +44 (0)141 440 1272
🌐 Learn More: www.actingcoachscotland.co.uk

Be Part of Our Mission

Join us in celebrating the arts and supporting the next generation of performers and creatives. Together, we can keep making a difference in the world of theatre and acting in Scotland.