The Arts Society

The Arts Society welcomes applications to the Spring 2025 round of its Charity Grants programme from UK registered charities with an annual turnover of under £3 million whose main activity is in the arts, crafts and heritage sectors. Applicants may apply for a grant up to a maximum of £2,000.

The Society accepts applications for projects across all aspects of the arts and heritage. It especially encourages applications for projects that provide opportunities for participation for those who would not normally have access to the arts.

Applications are welcomed for 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.
• Further the development and training of skills in the arts, crafts and heritage. This might include bursaries for individual students and sponsorship for craft apprentices.
• Place an emphasis on localism and projects and organisations that support the arts and heritage at grass roots level and achieve greater impact for local communities.

The Society states that 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. Our grants may support special projects, displays, internship or part-time posts, training and conservation activities. We will also consider applications involving regional and local theatres and performing arts spaces and groups”.

Projects 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, and
  
• Be documented, tracked and reported back to The Arts Society.