On 27 Aug, 22:48, "NotMe" <m...@privacy.net> wrote:

> The copyright belongs to the creator.

On what basis are you rejecting the whole concept (strong in UK
copyright law) of "work for hire"? There are a great many
circumstances where this type of content production would be regarded
as exactly that, even if it were produced by an unpaid volunteer.

In particular, the content is specific to the Arts Council and of
little use to others. That's an indication that it was indeed done as
a work for hire. This isn't an insurmountable piece of evidence, but
it's an indication as to the basis under which the work had been
carried out.

> Lacking a written hardcopy signed
> agreement to transferring the copyrights the work product is her's and her's alone.

This is simply wrong. If it's work for hire (according to the terms of
engagement) then there's no need at all for any contract specific to
the piece of work to transfer copyright.