If you would like to find out more information on the support available for the
arts in the area, a number of website links are listed below for assistance.
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust does not endorse any external linked sites and is
not responsible for their content.
Creative England
Creative England is a national agency that invests in and supports creative ideas, talent and businesses in film,
TV, games and digital media
www.creativeengland.co.uk
Arts Connect West Midlands
Arts, Media and Film projects for young people in the West Midlands.
www.artsconnectwm.co.uk
West Midlands Arts and Health Wellbeing
West Midlands Arts, Health and Wellbeing (WMAH&W)- a new regional network dedicated
to supporting arts and health work and the people who make it happen.
www.westmidlandsartshealthandwellbeing.org.uk
Arts Council of England
The national development agency for the arts in England, providing funding for a
range of arts activities.
www.artscouncil.org.uk
AMA
The AMA is the professional development body open to all arts professionals involved
in bringing arts and audiences together in the UK and internationally.
www.a-m-a.co.uk
Arts and Business
Helps build communities by developing creative partnerships between business and the arts.
www.artsandbusiness.org.uk
Youth Music
Young persons music charity set up in 1999 to promote music making opportunities and to
provide advice to those with the least access
www.youthmusic.org.uk
Crafts Council
Site includes information about exhibitions, events, and fairs.
www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Arts Professional
Arts Professional is a magazine for the arts world in a digital age.
The magazine, plus additional email newsletters are published to thousands of readers
www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Artist Newsletter
Artist's magazine. Comprehensive list of artist's resources, funding and work opportunities.
www.a-n.co.uk
Artist Newsletter
Artist's magazine. Comprehensive list of artist's resources, funding and work opportunities.
www.a-n.co.uk
Arts Hub
Arts Hub is the new online home for UK Arts Workers. Jobs, News,
Information and Events - it's all on The Hub!
www.artshub.co.uk
Staffordshire Arts and Museum Service
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/sams
BBC Blast
Creative forum that aims to inspire and motivate 13 - 19 year olds to develop
their creative talents and showcase their work on a range of digital platforms
www.bbc.co.uk/blast
South Staffs College
Information on a range of arts courses.
www.cannock.ac.uk
Voluntary Arts Network
Organisation that work with policy makers, funders and politicians to improve
the environment for everyone participating in the arts.
www.voluntaryarts.org
The information below is to help assist you in identifying the funding that is available
which may be relevant to your particular project. We advise that before applying for any
funding you carefully consider the criteria that needs to be filled. If you require any
support for writing a funding application please contact the Arts Development Unit.
We will strive to keep all funding information on this page up-to-date but cannot be held
responsible for any information provided that is no longer relevant.
Arts Council of England
Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing
public money from Government and the National Lottery.
Tel: 0845 300 6200
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Heritage Lottery Fund
The Heritage Lottery Fund is the UK's leading funder of our diverse heritage and the only heritage
organisation that operates both across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and funds
the entire spread of heritage - including buildings, museums, natural heritage and the heritage
of cultural traditions and language
Tel: 020 7591 6000
www.hlf.org.uk
Big Lottery Fund
Brings together the work of two National Lottery distributors: the Community Fund, which provides
funding for charities and the voluntary and community sectors, and the New Opportunities Fund,
which provides funding for health, education and environment projects
Tel: 08454 102030
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
NESTA
NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, is working to increase the
UK's capacity for innovation. We invest in all stages of the innovation process, backing new
ideas and funding new ventures that stimulate entrepreneurship.
Tel: (0)20 7645 9500
www.nesta.org.uk
Awards for All
Awards for All England is supported by the Arts Council England, the Big Lottery Fund, the Heritage
Lottery Fund and Sport England. They award grants of between £300 and £10,000 for people to take part
in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment
and health in the local community.
Tel: 0121 200 3511
www.awardsforall.org.uk
Co-operative Group Community Dividend Fund
Fund between £100 - £5,000 in support of community projects.
Tel: 0800 068 6727
www.co-op.co.uk/communitydividend
Tesco Community Awards
Tesco's Community Awards Scheme offer one-off donations of between £1,500 and £5,000 to voluntary
and community groups based in areas where Tesco has stores, and supports organisations who work
with and support elderly people and children and adults with disabilities.
Tel: 01992 646768
www.tescocorporate.com/charitiesandfundraising.htm
Funding for Children & Young People
The Local Network Fund for Children and Young People provides small grants and capacity building
support for small voluntary organisations working with children and young people. The object of
the Fund is to enable communities to develop projects and activities for children and young
people with limited opportunities or access to services that many young people take for granted.
Tel: 0845 113 0161
www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Prince's Trust
UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical
support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, they help 14-30 year olds realise their
potential and transform their lives. The focus is on those who've struggled at school, been in care,
been in trouble with the law, or are long-term unemployed.
Tel: 0800 842 842
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Foundation for Sports and Arts
The Foundation for Sport and the Arts was established in 1991. They channel money donated by Littlewoods
Gaming to a wide range of sporting and artistic causes. Since 1991 they have awarded grants worth over
£350 million.
Tel: 0151 259 5505
www.thefsa.net
Staffordshire County Council Arts Grants Scheme
Helps fund arts activities that benefit the community, takes place in Staffordshire, and helps make arts
more accessible to everyone.
Tel: 01889 881 388
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/sams
Trusts and Foundations
ACFs website has downloadable copies of their advice leaflets, facts and figures about trusts and
foundations, and links to all known trust and foundation websites, UK and international umbrella bodies,
and other useful resources for grant-seekers.
Tel: 020 7255 4499
www.acf.org.uk
General Funding Sites
The following websites provide the ability to conduct free searches on a large database of funders across the UK
Search for independent funder websites by going to: www.fundersonline.org
GrantsNet
GrantsNet gives information about grant schemes available to businesses and charities in the UK. Here you will find
comprehensive information about grant support schemes for UK businesses and charities.
www.grantsnet.co.uk
