The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS)

The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) is a UK organization that helps writers, authors, and creators earn money when their work is used or reproduced. They collect licensing fees from organizations like publishers, broadcasters, and websites that use copyrighted works. ALCS then distributes these funds back to the authors, ensuring they receive fair compensation for their creative efforts. Essentially, it acts as a collecting agency dedicated to protecting authors’ rights and making sure they benefit financially from their work’s use.