The Crafts Council (England) works closely with the Creative and Cultural Skills Council (CCSC) to investigate industry statistics.

The following research reports are available to download:

• Making it in the 21 Century (2002-03) – Report Summary: the most recent socio-economic survey of crafts activity in England and Wales, commissioned by the Crafts Council in collaboration with Arts Council England and the Arts Council of Wales
• Makers in Focus (2006) – Report Summary: a summary report about the working environment of West Midlands designer makers, craftspeople and applied artists at different stages of their careers.
• Making it to Market: developing the market for contemporary craft (2004) – Report Summary: a two-year research programme into the market for craft, with a specific focus on contemporary fine craft, commissioned and published by Arts Council England.

To download full reports or visit www.craftscouncil.org.uk