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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St. Mary the Virgin Church

George | July 10, 2023

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…

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Essex County Council – Cultural Commissioning Programme

George | July 10, 2023

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.

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Southend City of Culture

George | July 10, 2023

The Cultural Engine led the bidding process for Southend to become the UK City of Culture in 2017. We worked with a wide range of partners to put together a clear offer to the Government that recognises Southend’s strengths and a visitor destination (and its emerging strengths) while presenting a clear case for cultural-led regeneration…

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