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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Resorting to the Coast – Tendring Coastal Towns
Working with Essex County Council and many local partners we developed the ‘Resorting to the Coast’ stage 2 HLF application which included writing a comprehensive interpretation strategy about the undiscovered / under-interpreted heritage of the seaside towns in Tendring. The heritage of the seaside and resort growth needs to be better understood by strategic partners…
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 on Activity and Interpretation Planning. This project has provided a great opportunity to promote, explore and celebrate the wider heritage of Lewisham and how this…
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…