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UK registered charities working in the arts, heritage and crafts can apply for funding through The Arts Society’s Charity Grants Programme.
The scheme supports smaller organisations, typically with an annual income of under £1 million, to deliver projects that increase access to the arts, develop practical skills, and engage local communities. Grants of up to £3,000 are available for activities such as community workshops, training and apprenticeships, conservation and heritage initiatives, and exhibitions or museum-based projects.
Priority is given to projects that benefit underserved groups and demonstrate clear local impact.
The programme does not fund core costs, salaries, or projects that have already started. Applications are invited twice a year, with the current Spring round open until 31 March 2026.
Previously funded projects have included craft training schemes for young people, community-led heritage conservation work, and outreach programmes that bring arts activities to isolated or disadvantaged groups. Applicants are expected to show strong planning, clear outcomes, and measurable public benefit.
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