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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Restoring The World’s First Operational Radar Station
The Cultural Engine led this project following a successful Stage 1 pass achieved by Bawdsey Radar Trust in 2013. This included the full development and application process for Stage 2 and ultimately secured £1.8m of capital funding for this important heritage asset on the Deben Peninsula area of Suffolk. Peter Vadden was Construction Project Manager for the Delivery…
Uttlesford District – Culture, Heritage and Local Economic Development
Cultural Engine have worked with Uttlesford District Council and many local organisations, creatives and heritage groups since 2021 – supportinig cultural and heritage development as well as supporting projects and initiatives relating to the local economy (including tourism). In 2021 we published a report on the creative and heritage sectors in the district to support…
Southend Cycle Hub
Working with Sustainable Motion CIC and Southend Borough Council to develop a business case to secure Local Sustainable Transport Funding for a new Cycle Hub at Southend Central Station.