Bid Writing and Fundraising Strategies
Writing the case for support, developing strong narrative and securing public and strategic support for projects. We have detailed knowledge of funding including National Lottery Heritage Fund, Communities Fund, Arts Council England, Government and regional regeneration, trusts and foundations. We have a strong track record of securing capital and revenue funding for a wide range of projects over many years.
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Shoeburyness Cart & Wagon Shed (Heritage Centre)
Cultural Engine have worked over the last few years to develop a comprehensive plan for the delivery of the Cart & Wagon Shed project in Shoeburyness. This includes working with a the local Shoebury Coastal CIC on a business, funding and interpretation strategy, securing funding for design and working with partners to ensure the building…
A Unique Forest Church St Peter-in-the-Forest, Walthamstow
The Cultural Engine led this project following a successful Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Stage 1 pass achieved by the Parish in 2017. We led the full development and application process for the HLF Stage 2 and ultimately secured the capital funding for this important heritage asset. The £1,880,000 project has corrected serious structural damage and…
Essex County Council – Cultural Commissioning Programme
The Cultural Engine was commissioned by Essex CC to run a year-long Cultural Commissioning Programme which recogniSed the challenges faced by arts and cultural organisations with limited funding and capacity. Through this programme, we supported many of the counties arts and cultural organisations with bid writing, strategy and business planning, problem-solving and organisational development.