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
Wild Essex Imaginarium call for contributors
CERG Present: Wild Essex Imaginarium Symposium 1 VENUE: The University of Essex, Essex Business School (EBS.1.1, EBS.2.1 and EBS.2.63), Colchester Campus DATE: Saturday Sept 27th 2025 TIMES: tbc GUEST SPEAKERS: tbc Call for Papers, Performances, Creative Interventions, and More “Re-enchanting the Essex Landscape in Times of Climate Crises” The first public event of the Wild Essex Imaginarium (WEI) invites participants, including – but…
Coming soon: Wild Essex Imaginarium, Sat 27th Sept
Just putting this out there… The date of the event is confirmed. The venue booked. The full call will be announced soon. Time to imagine. More to follow. CERG Present: Wild Essex Imaginarium Symposium 1 VENUE: The University of Essex, Essex Business School (EBS.1.1, EBS.2.1 and EBS.2.63), Colchester Campus DATE: Saturday Sept 27th 2025 TIMES:…
“Museum” for Rochford Community Engagement Toolkit
CERG started to roll out our Community Engagement toolkit at two events in March. A trial run with Cllr Sarah Jane Page in attendance followed by a well-attended and animated event at Great Wakering Community Centre. The kit includes an emotional geographies map, which splendidly triggers lots of passionate memories about place and lively conversations…