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• support artists and those who work with them in many practical ways, acting on behalf of their membership and the visual arts sector to improve artists' livelihoods.
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• The is a membership organisation helping cultural professionals make more and better connections with the public.
• is a dynamic and inclusive resource for leaders and aspiring leaders in the arts, culture and creative sectors.
• helps amazing arts and cultural organisations of all sizes sustain and grow their work through brilliant fundraising.
• ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Music Hub is a network of music organisations and schools working together to bring more musical opportunities to more young people in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹, both in schools and in the wider community.

Funding sources

• The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation's principal objectives are to advance the arts, culture and heritage for the public benefit.
• Arts Council England (ACE) invest in art and culture for a lasting return. Organisations, artists, events, initiatives and others can apply for funding
• Arts Council England (ACE) will deliver an additional £5 million of support for the grassroots music sector across England.
• Grant funding between £300 - £10,000 to support community activity
• family grant making foundation which supports charities in England and Wales working to raise the quality of life and provide greater opportunities for the young, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged.
• Projects under the Cultural Facilities theme include those which improve recreation, interest and education.
• Grant applications open to charities and other non-profit organisations that support and work with children and young people who are disadvantaged and face challenges in their lives.
• The aim of the Community Foundation for ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ is to award grants to community and voluntary groups that make a genuine difference to the lives of people in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹.
• (DBACE) has helped creatives bring their ideas and business goals to life.
• The Foundation make unrestricted, core and project grants for charitable work in the UK.
• Figurative are an independent not-for-profit finding imaginative ways to grow the cultural and creative sectors' financial resilience and social impact.
• The Foundation awards funding in three main areas: Arts and learning charities, small charities and state funded schools. The Foyle Foundation completes its Grant Giving Programme in 2025.
• The Foundation makes a large volume of grants every year to community projects, many of which rely on the time and goodwill of volunteers.
• Inspiring, leading and resourcing the UK's heritage to create positive and lasting change for people and communities, now and in the future.
• Members' Community Allocation - ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Each county councillor has funding to help residents, voluntary and community organisations deliver activities that benefit local people in their neighbourhoods.
• The Pipeline Investment Fund (PIF) is a new grant-giving fund established by Music Venue Trust with the support of venue members of the Music Venues Alliance. Small-scale grant applications up to £5000.
• The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK.
• This programme offers a larger amount of funding (over £10,000) for organisations that work with their community to help them thrive.
• ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Educational Trust funding - ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ The ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Educational Trust supports innovative and ambitious ideas that help children, young people and other learners in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹. It helps schools, organisations and educational projects to use bright ideas and new ways of doing things in their work.
• The Swire Charitable Trust makes grants to charities supporting some of the UK's most vulnerable people to overcome barriers and realise their potential, and to charities who are protecting our precious environment and heritage.
• An independent foundation which protects and advances human rights and promotes inclusion.
• The Belgae Trust is a small family run charitable trust supporting a range of different causes.
• The Clore Duffield Foundation is a grant-making charity which supports charities and organisations.
• The Foyle Foundation is an independent grantmaking trust that distributes grants to UK charities.
• The Paul Hamlyn Foundation has six open application funds
• is one of Britain's oldest charities, founded in 1714 by the will of Dr John Radcliffe and continues his charitable bequest through the support of music and heritage and crafts.
• The UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme is a capital fund that awards up to £5,000 to theatres across the UK run by charities and not-for-profit groups.
• The Foundation's aim is to improve access to music education in the UK and Ireland.
• Your Fund ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Your Fund ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ - £100m community fund available for projects providing a wider community benefit.
• Youth Music funding is made available through a grants applications process, with several funding rounds each year.