Culture, Heritage, Communities and Local Economies

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.
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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.

Bid Writing and Fundraising Strategies

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Project Development and Management

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Strategy Development

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Research

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Case Studies

Essex Cultural Diversity Project

Cultural Engine have worked collaboratively with ECDP since 2015, supporting them to become an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and developing funding and arts commissioning strategies. 

Cultural Engine Research Group

Cultural Engine Research Group (CERG) is a partnership between the University of Essex, the University of East London and the Cultural Engine, established in 2014 to explore academic ideas and…

St. Mary the Virgin Church

The Cultural Engine worked with St Marys to develop their initial Heritage Lottery Fund grant application and in particular helping them to set the context and guidance for future work…

Latest from the News/Blog

Free Imaginarium Publication Download

Giles Tofield | April 30, 2026

If you’re interested in the ideas behind CERG’s Imaginarium project, here’s the underpinning article just published in KCIN’s Innovation Ecosystems: How innovation drives resilience and growth in our cities and communities. https://www.i-place.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Innovation-Ecosystems-April-2026.pdf Image from the publication: Neighbourhoods in Jaywick Watercolour by Simon Poulter

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Tony Sampson | April 30, 2026

You can now book a place at the four events CERG have co-organised with Sustainable Uttlesford during the Big Green Festival in Saffron Walden this June. BGF presents 10 days of district-wide community events that highlight local sustainable projects. FRIDAY 5 JUNE Looking Back and Legacy: Uttlesford Zero Carbon and Community Action 18:15 – 20:40…

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Imaginarium at the Big Green Festival

Tony Sampson | April 24, 2026

CERG are co-curating 4 core events at UDC’s Big Green Festival (5-13th June) FRIDAY 5 JUNE – Looking Back and Legacy: Uttlesford Zero Carbon and Community Action 18:15 – 20:40, Uttlesford District Council Chambers, Saffron Walden This event blends storytelling with strategic reflection on local achievements through the Zero Carbon Communities Fund, while looking ahead…

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