Public-benefit purpose
The organization exists solely for cultural preservation, arts education and community participation. No part of our income is distributed to founders, members, staff or third parties as profit; all surplus is reinvested into teaching, events and archival work.
Financial transparency
We keep complete accounting records in accordance with Lithuanian law, file annual reports as required for legal entities of our form, and can provide statutory documents, registration extracts and activity reports to funders, partners and verification bodies on request.
Governance and decision-making
Strategic decisions — annual programme, budget, and partnerships — are approved collectively by the organization's governing body. Conflicts of interest must be declared before any decision, and the interested person abstains from that vote.
Non-discrimination and inclusion
Participation in our programmes is open regardless of nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, gender, age, disability, or financial means. Fees are reduced or waived where a family cannot pay.
Child safeguarding
Activities with minors are supervised by named adults, parents or guardians give written consent for participation and for any photography, and any safeguarding concern is escalated immediately to the organization's management and to the competent authorities where required.
Data protection
Personal data of students, parents, participants and website visitors is processed lawfully and minimally under the GDPR. We do not sell, rent or trade personal data. See our Privacy Policy for full detail.
Ethical fieldwork and archiving
Recordings of tradition bearers are made with their informed consent, attributed to them, and used for educational and research purposes only — never for commercial resale.