Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Arts Society has launched the Charity Grants Programme to make a positive contribution to people’s lives through the arts.
Funding Information
- Applicants may apply for a grant up to a maximum of £2000.
What they fund?
- The proposed project needs to fulfil the charitable objectives of The Arts Society and be given in The Arts Society name.
- It must;
- Make a difference to people’s lives.
- Be viable and sustainable.
- Be well managed.
- Be related to the arts, crafts, heritage or conservation of arts and heritage.
- Have a robust budget.
- Demonstrate sound financial management.
- Include publicity for The Arts Society.
- Be documented, tracked and reported back to The Arts Society.
Eligibility Criteria
- They welcome applications from UK Registered Charities whose main activity is in the arts, crafts and heritage sectors with a turnover of less than £3 Million.
- They encourage arts projects or programmes that support a wide range of activities to introduce people of all ages and backgrounds to and engage them in, artistic experience and practice. Projects and programmes that further the development and training of skills in the arts, crafts and heritage are welcome. They believe that people of all ages can benefit from acquiring and honing their creative and heritage skills. This might include bursaries for individual students, and sponsorship for craft apprentices.
- The work of regional and local museums and galleries is important in connecting people with their local heritage and arts; yet these institutions often struggle to raise funds for projects and internships during times of budget cuts. The grants may support special projects, displays, internship or part-time posts, training and conservation activities. They will also consider applications involving regional and local theatres and performing arts spaces and groups.
- They welcome applications where there will be more emphasis on localism and projects and organisations that support the arts and heritage at grass roots level and achieve greater impact for local communities.
Ineligibility Criteria
- They don’t fund:
- Organisations that are not UK Registered Charities. (CICs are not eligible to apply).
- Your charity’s main activity is not in the arts, crafts and heritage sectors
- Capital expenditure (including staff costs).
- Core costs.
- Projects that have already started/ completed.
- They do not fund charities with a turnover greater than £3 Million.
- Non-compliance with application procedures.
For more information, visit The Arts Society.
