The work of the researchers is guided by an Advisory Committee comprising:

Paul Allin (Director of Integration and Harmonisation Division, Social Statistics Directorate, Office for National Statistics)

Ann Bridgwood (from 2003-2005), then
Catherine Bunting (Arts Council of England)

Tanya Hutchinson (Scottish Arts Council)

Nick Livingstone (Arts Council of Northern Ireland)

Ann Kellaway (Arts Council of Wales)

Dr Richard Paterson (Director of Knowledge, BFI)

Ian Wood (Department of Culture, Media and Sport)