About us

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport supports culture, arts, media, sport, tourism and civil society across every part of England — recognising the UK’s world-leading position in these areas and the importance of these sectors in contributing so much to our economy, way of life and our reputation around the world. The department champions sport for all at every level, supports our world-leading cultural and creative industries, and enhances the cohesiveness of our communities.

Priority outcomes

  1. Growth and good jobs in every place. We will work to support the growth of our highly innovative sectors and support the creation of jobs across the UK. This also means ensuring that people everywhere have the skills to succeed in our sectors.

  2. A more socially cohesive country with an inclusive national story. We will empower local partners, the media and people to drive change, build cohesive communities and an inclusive national story.

  3. Richer lives with choices and opportunities for all. We will support young people to succeed in our sectors, and help to ensure opportunities are not limited because of where people live, or how much money they have.

Public bodies and agencies

Non-ministerial departments

  • The Charity Commission
  • The National Archives

Executive non-departmental public bodies

  • Arts Council England
  • British Film Institute
  • British Library
  • British Museum
  • Gambling Commission
  • Museum of the Home
  • Historic England
  • Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust
  • Horserace Betting Levy Board
  • Imperial War Museum
  • National Gallery
  • National Heritage Memorial Fund
  • The National Lottery Community Fund
  • National Museums Liverpool
  • National Portrait Gallery
  • Natural History Museum
  • Royal Armouries Museum
  • Royal Museums Greenwich
  • Science Museum Group
  • Sir John Soane’s Museum
  • Sport England
  • Sports Grounds Safety Authority
  • Tate
  • UK Anti-Doping
  • UK Sport
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • VisitBritain
  • VisitEngland
  • Wallace Collection

Advisory non-departmental public bodies

  • The Advisory Council on National Records and Archives
  • The Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest
  • The Theatres Trust
  • The Treasure Valuation Committee

Public corporations

  • BBC
  • Channel 4
  • Historic Royal Palaces
  • The Royal Parks

Other

  • Churches Conservation Trust
  • S4C

Leadership

Secretary of State: The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP

Our senior officials

Permanent Secretary: Susannah Storey

Directors General: Polly Payne and Ruth Hannant

Corporate information

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