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About ALCS

What we do

We make sure you receive the money you’re entitled to as a writer, when someone copies or uses your work – anywhere in the world. Find out more.
What we do

What are ‘secondary uses’ or ‘secondary rights’?

The money we pay our members is from ‘secondary uses’, where someone uses a work that’s already been distributed – such as when schools photocopy books they own, or libraries lend books. Find out how we collect payments for these.

Campaigning

We campaign on a variety of issues of relevance and importance to writers. Find out what we’re currently working on.
Campaigning

Where the money comes from

We collect money from all over the world – find out where, exactly.

Our team

The people that make up our Board and Senior Management Team.

Our history

Set up in 1977 by writers for writers, we’re still owned by our members. Find out more about our not-for-profit organisation.

ALCS Annual General Meeting

We hold our AGM every November. Find out about the next one.

Research

Learn about the work we do to understand the environment writers work in today, and the challenges they face.

How ALCS is run

Read about the rules and regulations that guide how we run things.

Work with us

Interested in working at ALCS? This is where you will find any current vacancies.
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