Our funds focus on arts, education and learning, migration and young people.
We want to fund organisations who work with young people (14–25) to drive change so that future generations of young people can thrive.
Work with us to bring about a world in which everyone is free to move, and no one is forced to move.
We support individuals, groups and small organisations who want to explore a new idea for social change.
We support arts and cultural organisations to work in partnership with schools and make arts-based learning a core part of education.
We support teachers to develop arts-based approaches which create equitable classrooms where all children learn and thrive.
We want to support organisations who are working at the intersection of art and social change.
We have a number of funds which are awarded rather than applied for, including Awards for Artists and Backbone Fund.
If you’ve never been through the process before, use our online tool to find the funding and support that fits what you need.
We believe our funding is most effective when it supports organisations and individuals who:
Challenge systemic injustice by focusing on structural change and shifting power
Are actively inclusive and anti-racist
Centre people experiencing injustice in leading and designing solutions
Are generous and collaborative, sharing learning with others to drive positive sector change
Things to know before considering an application:
You can apply for funding through our online application system. For each fund, we also have sample applications forms you can look at before you apply.
If our application portal is inaccessible to you due to disability, we offer a bursary of up to £750 to help you apply.
Anti Racist Cumbria
Anti Racist Cumbria’s grassroots work aims to create a visible and proud Black, Brown and minoritised Cumbrian community who support each other and have a say in the decisions that affect their lives.
Youth Fund
The Music Works
The Music Works works with young people in challenging circumstances to support them to transform their lives through music.
Arts-based Learning Fund
Find out more about the work that goes behind our funding, including overviews of our grant-making, more about our team and the latest insights.