The Cultural Engine
Providing expert and friendly support for organisations making a difference in their communities and improving local economies.
We partner with Local Authorities, Government Agencies, Universities, Trusts, Charities and other Community or Social Organisations by providing capacity and knowledge to:
- Identify & secure funding.
- Develop, manage & deliver projects.
- Write relevant & deliverable strategies.
- Support business planning & operational development.
- Nurturing excellent cross-sector partnerships.
- Undertake research.
Our Services
In order to complete a successful project there are a number of different skillsets that are important to make a successful proposal become a reality. We are well skilled in a number of fields and can help you in a number of ways to reach your goals with a wide range of skillsets.
Case Studies
Latest from the News/Blog
CERG’S “mezzolevel” concept presented at i-PLACE 25 (Key Cities Innovation Network, Media City, Salford)
The Mezzo Level: Imagination as Infrastructure for Local Change Dr Tony D. Sampson — University of Essex / Cultural Engine Research GroupThe Imaginarium Project Conference presentation at https://www.i-place.uk/ This talk asks a simple question: What if imagination becomes part of policy infrastructure? It reframes the climate crisis as neither a macro-level problem for national governance…
More details on the next Imaginarium event early next year Following on from the first Wild Essex Imaginarium at UoE’s Essex Business School on Sept 27th, we’re pleased to announce a further event on the evening of Thurs 12th Feb 2026 at Colchester’s Common Ground. We are currently confirming a fascinating programme of talks and performances…
CERG Concepts Referenced in Key Cities Network Parliamentary Dinner Speech
Here’s an excerpt of the speech by Professor Christopher Smith, Executive Chair of the Arts & Humanities Research Council, at the Parliamentary Dinner of the Key Cities Innovation Network. The dinner was hosted by the Key Cities APPG at the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. Prof. Smith was discussing the launch of…