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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Cultural Engine Research Group

Cultural Engine Research Group (CERG) is a partnership between the University of East London and the Cultural Engine, established in 2014 to explore academic ideas and bring them out into public debate. CERG holds events in community settings, with academics from a range of HE institutions offering insight and thought on sometimes difficult and complex…

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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 will correct serious structural damage and…

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Southend YMCA

Cultural Engine have worked with Southend YMCA over the last five years, supporting them on major funding applications and development of projects and strategy. 

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