Arts, Culture
& Heritage
Nurturing creativity and cultural enrichment
Whether you need investment for capital build and renovation projects, funding for new visitor facilities or support with community engagement programmes, we're here to help you achieve your ambitions.
"We always knew that our project had the capacity to transform the Lord Leycester Hospital into a compelling heritage educational and cultural centre in Warwick” says Dr Meyer. “But convincing others securing step-change funding and approaching major givers is always more tightly focused when there’s a trusted partner by your side. We have appreciated Gifted’s professional support timely advice and lasting friendship along the way."
Our approach
We are acutely aware of the funding challenges facing the Arts & Heritage sector. The impact of these has seen many charities struggle to stay afloat, or forced to reduce their activities. In our experience, thriving in the face of an uncertain landscape often comes down to flexibility and creativity.
Our approach is to help you take stock and strategically review your fundraising activities. It doesn't need to cost the earth and could well be an investment that turns your charitable operation around. For some charities, it can be about undertaking a rigorous fundraising feasibility study before pushing ahead with a capital project. For others, it comes down to strategic or periodic support that can identify new funding streams and put powerful philanthropy at the heart of everything you do. If you'd like to find out more, get in touch.
Further information
- Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn
- British School At Rome
- Dippy on Tour
- Dr Johnson's House Trust
- English Heritage
- Historic Coventry Trust
- Keynsham Festival
- Marlowe Theatre
- Open City
- Queen Street School Preservation Trust
- Rochdale Music Service
- Rochdale Town Hall
- Rotherham Civic Theatre
- Saffron Walden Almshouses
- The Almshouse Association
- The Bach Choir
- The Egypt Exploration Society
- The Leeds Library
- The Lord Leycester Hospital
- The National Archives
- Uttoxeter Heritage Trust
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