Advice Sessions

Free, one-to-one support sessions to help your organisation grow.

Looking for guidance with a challenge in your organisation? Got a niggly question you’d love an expert to help with? We created Advice Sessions in response to your members’ need for trusted advice in the face of organisational challenges.

We have gathered a pool of talented Advisors whose expertise spans fundraising, financial management, access for Deaf and Disabled audiences, inclusion of Black and Global Majority audiences, HR and governance. This is your chance to put your questions to the experts!

Key info

  • Free, confidential, online sessions with trusted sector experts
  • 30-minutes for a standard session (longer sessions available depending on the issue raised)
  • Choose the right Advisor for you – explore their bio’s below!
  • Availability is limited; please book your session early to avoid missing out
  • You must be a member of Film Hub Scotland to book an Advice Session

Ayo Schwartz

Grow your organisation with Ayo's relationship-centred, practical approach to HR operations, employee relations, leadership advisory and policy development.

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Charlie Little

Charlie specialises in advising on access and inclusion for Deaf and disabled audiences, bringing their lived experience as a disabled cinema-goer with access needs.

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Christina Poulton

Christina can support you with governance, fundraising and policies that make your work easier to manage and, importantly, fund.

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Jillian Stewart

Jill is a qualified accountant who can help you to understand your numbers, make smarter decisions, and use your accounts to benefit your organisation.

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Jonny Tull

A cinema and arts consultant, Jonny will advise you on film distribution, audience development, industry research, fundraising and programming for cinema.

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Susie Evans

A film curator for families and young audiences at the Barbican Cinema, Susie has a wealth of knowledge on welcoming young audiences to your cinema.

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Book an Advice Session

Complete the form below to register your interest. If you’re not sure which Advisor to choose, please select ‘Not sure’ from the drop-down list in the booking form, and we can direct to you the most suitable person. All sessions will take place online.

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Opportunities

Advice Sessions: Get support for your organisation

A new support scheme offering free, one-to-one support sessions for FHS members.

Event

Members’ Coffee Morning: Young Audiences’ Special

  • Date

    22nd July 2026

  • Time

    10:00

Our special guests will share their advice for children and family screenings.

Opportunities

We’re hiring! Marketing & Outreach Coordinator vacancy

Love independent film and shaping great communications? We’re looking for a Marketing & Outreach Coordinator to join the FHS team!

Event

BFI FAN EDI Webinar: How to build community partnerships

  • Date

    11th June 2026

  • Time

    14:30

Learn from three film exhibitors who co-curated accessible screenings with their local community.