What we do
We make sure writers receive the money they’re entitled to when someone copies or uses their work. We collect money from all over the world, then pay it to our members. So far we’ve paid a total of £750 million.
We’re a not-for-profit organisation, with over 130,000 members. We’re open to all types of writer, and owned by our members. The money we collect is for ‘secondary uses’ of their work – such as photocopies, cable retransmission, digital reproduction and educational recording.
We also campaign on matters important to writers – both at a national and international level – to ensure writers’ rights are recognised and rewarded.
Why you should join ALCS
Advocacy and campaigning
We advocate for writers to have their rights recognised and respected. Our campaigning work involves everything from engagement with Parliament on policy to gaining media coverage for important issues affecting writers.
Our current areas of focus include artificial intelligence, campaigning for the Smart Fund, a Freelancer Commissioner, and new models of writer remuneration through the Write Share.
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