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Project Details

Project Title: Fair Payment for Scottish Musicians: Loch Lomond Pilot

Amended Start Date: 20th January 2025 (amended from previous date)

Risk Assessment Method: Traffic Light System (Creative Scotland template)

FULL RISK ASSESSMENT (Copy All)

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RISK 1: Low musician turnout / engagement

Likelihood: AMBER | Impact: AMBER | Score: AMBER

Control Measures / Mitigation:

- Direct outreach to local musicians through existing networks
- Partnership with Friends of Loch Lomond and community groups
- Clear communication of fair payment model (90% to artists)
- Pilot phase allows for adjustment before full rollout
- Personal connections in local music community (Stoneymollan resident)

Residual Risk After Mitigation:

GREEN - With direct outreach and fair payment model, engagement is likely. Pilot scale means we can adapt quickly.

RISK 2: Technical platform issues preventing payments

Likelihood: AMBER | Impact: RED | Score: RED

Control Measures / Mitigation:

- Platform already built and tested (UF51.LOVE operational since 2024)
- Base44 infrastructure provides enterprise-grade reliability
- Manual payment backup option via direct bank transfer if technical issues occur
- Small pilot scale (10-20 musicians initially) allows for controlled testing
- Technical support available from platform developer (BRO51)

Residual Risk After Mitigation:

AMBER - Platform is proven, but pilot phase allows us to identify and fix any payment flow issues before scaling.

RISK 3: Public health / weather preventing outdoor performances

Likelihood: AMBER | Impact: AMBER | Score: AMBER

Control Measures / Mitigation:

- Project timeline (Jan 2025 onwards) allows for seasonal flexibility
- Not dependent on outdoor performances only - studio recordings also qualify
- Digital platform means musicians can submit work remotely
- Pilot can be extended if weather significantly impacts timeline
- Indoor venue options available (community halls, pubs, etc.)

Residual Risk After Mitigation:

GREEN - Project design is flexible and not weather-dependent.

RISK 4: Insufficient community awareness of the initiative

Likelihood: AMBER | Impact: AMBER | Score: AMBER

Control Measures / Mitigation:

- Local media outreach (Dumbarton Reporter, Loch Lomond Radio)
- Social media campaign targeting West Dunbartonshire
- Physical posters in community spaces (Balloch, Alexandria, Stoneymollan)
- Word of mouth through existing community networks
- Partnership promotion through Friends of Loch Lomond

Residual Risk After Mitigation:

GREEN - Multi-channel approach ensures local awareness.

RISK 5: Fraud / misuse of payment system

Likelihood: GREEN | Impact: AMBER | Score: GREEN

Control Measures / Mitigation:

- AI + human verification of all submissions
- Small pilot scale makes fraud detection straightforward
- Community verification layer (local musicians verify each other)
- Payment records transparent and auditable
- Cryptographic proof of all transactions (blockchain-based)

Residual Risk After Mitigation:

GREEN - Multiple verification layers make fraud highly unlikely in pilot phase.

RISK 6: Budget insufficient to sustain fair payment model

Likelihood: AMBER | Impact: RED | Score: RED

Control Measures / Mitigation:

- Pilot phase is deliberately small-scale (£5,000-£10,000 budget)
- Clear cost projections: £50-£100 per musician per submission
- 90% to artists, 10% to platform maintenance is sustainable model
- Additional funding applications in progress (Scottish Enterprise)
- Revenue model (10% platform fee) designed to be self-sustaining long-term
- Can scale pilot down if initial budget overruns

Residual Risk After Mitigation:

AMBER - Pilot budget is realistic, but we'll monitor spending closely and scale appropriately.

Overall Assessment Summary

Total Risks Identified: 6

RED (before mitigation)

AMBER (manageable)

GREEN (minimal)

After Mitigation:

All risks reduced to AMBER or GREEN. No unmanaged RED risks remain.

This project has been designed with risk mitigation built into its core structure. The pilot phase approach means we can adapt quickly to any unexpected challenges.

DONE. ✓

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2. Paste into Creative Scotland's form
3. Email Niamh Kelly with amended start date
4. Done. No paperwork hell.

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