Business Planning.
Apply for funding.
Here you can find out about all of the funding programmes that are currently
open for applications, and about the ones we have recently closed, or that
may be re-opening soon. Use the links on the left to find out more on the
following:
Open funding programmes
From our flagship Grants for the arts scheme, which is always open to
applications, to more specific schemes like our Digital R&D Fund with Nesta, or
the Artists’ international development fund – you can find out how to apply to
all of these here.
Note: on January 7 2014 we opened our National portfolio and Major
partner museum 2015-18 programmes to applications.
Closed funding programmes
Here you can see all our funding programmes which have recently closed, or
that may be re-opening soon.
Other sources of funding
Other sources of funding.
This page lists some of the main sources of funding for the arts in the UK,particularly for those activities that we cannot provide grants for, such as those
relating to films. You can also get information on funding opportunities from
public libraries.
As information can change, contact the organisations direct and check their
details before applying for funding.
Unfortunately, we cannot tell you about the criteria for any of the organisations
listed here, or recommend which organisations to approach. We cannot be
held responsible for information that changes after we have printed this
guidance sheet.
Useful organisations
National Lottery Distributors
Trusts and foundations
Funding for education and training
Business funding
Overseas funding
Film Funding
Fundraising resources
Organisations
Directories and databases
Useful Websites
Contacts
Useful organisations
In this section you will find details of organisations that offer information on
funding. It includes contact details for other National Lottery distributors, as
well as those organisations that provide information about funding for specific
activities like education or training. This is not intended to be a complete list
but to give you an idea of the range of different funding options available in
the UK.
As well as the organisations listed here, there are local and regional agencies
which may also provide some funding for arts-related projects, for example
your local authority (council) and regional development agency. You should be
able to find their contact details at a public library or in your local phone book.
It is important that your funding application meets the eligibility requirements
and priorities of the organisation concerned. You should also look carefully at
their assessment criteria. Please check with these organisations for full details
before sending your application.
Arts Councils
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
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MacNeice House
77 Malone Road
Belfast BT9 6AQ
Phone: 028 9038 5200
info@artscouncil-ni.org
www.artscouncil-ni.org
Arts Council of Wales
9 Bute Place
Cardiff CF10 5AL
Phone: 0845 8734 900
Textphone: 029 2039 0027
www.artswales.org.uk
Three regional offices covering North Wales, Mid and West Wales, and South
Wales.
Creative Scotland
Waverley Gate, 2-4 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3EG
Phone: 0845 603 6000
Textphone: 18001 0131 226 6051
enquiries@creativescotland.com
www.creativescotland.com
Arts Council Ireland
70 Merion Square
Dublin 2
Ireland
Phone: +353 01618 0200
www.artscouncil.ie
International Federation of Arts Councils and Cultural Agencies
PO Box 788
Strawberry Hills
2012 NSW
Australia
info@ifacca.org
www.ifacca.org
IFACCA is a network of arts councils and cultural agencies that share
knowledge and create understanding to promote the arts and cultural
activities.
National Lottery Distributors
Awards for All
Phone: 0845 410 2030
Textphone: 0845 039 0204
general.enquiries@awardsforall.org.uk
www.awardsforall.org.uk
Awards for All is a grants scheme for local communities. There are different
schemes for each of the four countries of the UK.
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The Big Lottery Fund
1 Plough Place
London EC4A 1DE
Phone: 0845 410 2030
Textphone: 0845 039 0204
general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
The Big Lottery Fund provides funding for charities, voluntary organisations,
and projects that improve the health, education and environment of
communities.
Heritage Lottery Fund
7 Holborn Place
London SW1W 8NR
Phone: 020 7591 6000
Textphone: 020 7591 6255
enquire@hlf.org.uk
www.hlf.org.uk
The Heritage Lottery Fund helps communities to celebrate, look after and
learn more about our heritage.
Lottery funding
Phone: 0845 275 0000
Textphone: 0845 275 0022
www.lotteryfunding.org.uk
This is a joint website run by all those who provide funding from the National
Lottery. This site allows you to search for information on funding.
NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts)
1 Plough Place
London EC4A 1DE
Phone: 020 7438 2500
www.nesta.org.uk
NESTA runs various funding schemes to encourage UK talent and innovation
in science, technology and art industries.
Sport England
3rd Floor, Victoria House
Bloomsbury Square
London WC1B 4SE
Phone: 0845 850 8508
info@sportengland.org
www.sportengland.org
Sport England fund opportunities for people to start in, stay in and succeed in
sport.
British Film Institute (BFI)
Phone: 020 7255 1444
www.bfi.org.uk
BFI is the lead body for film in the UK. The film fund distributes lottery funds to
support film makers in the UK who are emerging or world class and capable of
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creating distinctive and entertaining work.
UK Sport
40 Bernard Street
London WC1N 1ST
Phone: 020 7211 5100
info@uksport.gov.uk
www.uksport.gov.uk
UK Sport works with sports councils and other agencies to support sport in the
UK for world-class success.
Youth Music
1 America Street
London SE1 0NE
Phone: 020 7902 1060
info@youthmusic.org.uk
www.youthmusic.org.uk
Youth Music is a UK-wide charity that targets young people living in areas of
social and economic need. The charity funds music activities run by not-forprofit
organisations for people aged up to 18.
Trusts and foundations
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
50 Hoxton Square
London N1 6PB
Phone: 020 7012 1400
info@gulbenkian.org.uk
www.gulbenkian.org.uk
The foundation supports original projects, particularly those which take place
outside London. Their arts funding programme is mainly for professional arts
organisations or professional artists working in partnerships or groups. Its
purpose is to support the development of new art in any artform. It does not
cover activities which are linked to mainstream education. The foundation
welcomes applications from British-based organisations involving work with
international artists.
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Kings Place
90 York Way
London N1 9AG
Phone: 020 7812 3700
info@esmeefairbairn.org.uk
www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk
The foundation is one of the largest independent foundations that provide
grants in the UK. Approximately 75% of its Arts & Heritage grants budget go to
the arts and 25% to heritage projects.
The Peter De Haan Charitable Trust
1 China Wharf
29 Mill Street
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London SE1 2BQ
Phone: 020 7232 5477
www.pdhct.org.uk
Grants are awarded to organisations that provide opportunities to take part in
the arts in educational and community settings, especially for people or groups
with limited access to the arts.
The Baring Foundation
60 London Wall
London EC2M 5TQ
Phone: 020 7767 1348
baring.foundation@uk.ing.com
www.baringfoundation.org.uk
The Baring Foundation was set up in 1969 to give money to charities and
voluntary organisations set up for charitable purposes. They have specific
grants programmes concerned with strengthening the voluntary sector, the
arts and international development.
The Clore Duffield Foundation
Studio 3
Chelsea Manor Studios
Flood Street
London SW3 5SR
Phone: 020 7351 6061
info@cloreduffield.org.uk
www.cloreduffield.org.uk
The foundation concentrates its support on education, the arts, museum and
gallery education, health, social care and disability, placing a particular
emphasis on supporting children, young people and more vulnerable people
such as people with learning disabilities.
The Foyle Foundation
Rugby Chambers
2 Rugby Street
London WC1N 3QU
Phone: 020 7430 9119
info@foylefoundation.org.uk
www.foylefoundation.org.uk
The foundation is an independent trust that gives grants to UK charities whose
main work is in the areas of learning, arts and health. Its priorities are to help
make the arts more accessible by developing new audiences, supporting
tours, festivals and arts education projects, encouraging new work, and
supporting young and emerging artists.
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation
18 Queen Anne's Gate
London SW1H 9AA
Phone: 020 7227 3500
information@phf.org.uk
www.phf.org.uk
The arts programme encourages new ways for people in the UK to enjoy,
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experience and be involved in the arts. Funding benefits organisations and
groups through the grants scheme and special projects.
Funding for education and training
As well as the information below, you can also get an information sheet,
'Education grants to individuals', on our website at
www.artscouncil.org.uk/information or by phoning 0845 300 6200. If you are a
student looking for a grant, you should first contact your local authority.
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET
Phone: 020 7215 5555
www.bis.gov.uk
BIS provides information on which student loans, bursaries and other help you
may be entitled to get. You can apply online at www.direct.gov.uk, which
also includes full information on repaying student loans.
The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
501-505 Kingsland Road
London E8 4AU
Phone: 020 7254 6251
(2-4pm on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays)
egas.enquiry@fwa.org.uk
www.egas-online.org.uk
This service provides advice and information on sources of funding available
for higher and further education and training. It gives priority to disadvantaged
students.
The Directory of Social Change (DSC)
24 Stephenson Way
London NW1 2DP
Phone: 0845 077 7707
publications@dsc.org.uk
www.dsc.org.uk
Includes a link to funding resource websites. The DSC publishes several
funding guides and handbooks.
BT Community Connections
PO Box 6919
London W1A 8OX
Phone: 0845 257 6792
info@btcommunityconnections.com
www.btcommunityconnections.com
This organisation gives community and voluntary organisations the opportunity
to apply for a computer and a contribution towards a year's broadband
internet access through BT Total Broadband.
UK Council of International Student Affairs
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9-17 St Albans Place
London N1 0NX
Phone: 020 7288 4330
www.ukcisa.org.uk
UKCISA's website gives help and advice to prospective students from
overseas. The site includes details of charitable trusts which give support to
international students, as well as links to other useful sites.
Business funding
The Prince's Trust
18 Park Square East
London NW1 4LH
Phone: 0800 842 842
Textphone: 020 7543 1374
webinfops@princes-trust.org.uk
www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Prince's Trust provides training, financial help, grants and other support
for people aged 14 to 30.
Career Development Loans
www.direct.gov.uk/cdl
Career Development Loans gives people help to fund vocational education or
learning through a loan. The service is run by three national banks on behalf
of the Government.
Business Link
Phone: 0845 600 9006
Textphone: 0845 606 2666
www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link is a national service giving advice to businesses. It has several
offices around the country. The website contains information and links to local
agencies.
Overseas funding
The following organisations can provide information and advice on funding for
activities taking place outside of England or for overseas artists looking to
bring their work to the UK. There are also some useful links listed in the final
section of this guide.
EUCLID
85-89 Duke Street
Liverpool L1 5AP and
12 Charlotte Street
Manchester M1 4FL
Phone: 0700 038 2543
info@euclid.info
www.euclid.info
EUCLID provides information, research and consultancy services. EUCLID also
provides support and help for those applying to the European Union's funding
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scheme for arts and culture, as well as guidance on other EU funding
opportunities. The website contains free, downloadable information on sources
of funding from the European Union.
Visiting Arts
Institute of Contemporary Art
The Mall
London SW1Y 5AH
Phone: 020 7960 9631
information@visitingarts.org.uk
www.visitingarts.org.uk
Visiting Arts is a key information provider for the UK cultural sector and creates
opportunities for artists and cultural professionals to explore new connections
and expand skills and knowledge of artists.
International Intelligence on Culture
5 Glenhurst Court
Farquhar Road
London SE 19 1SR
Phone: 0780 359 5379
www.internationalintelligenceonculture.org
International Intelligence on Culture is an independent organisation
specialising in consultancy, research, project management, training and
advisory services relating to international projects.
UK Council for International Student Affairs
9-17 St Albans Place
London N1 0NX
Phone: 020 7288 4330
www.ukcisa.org.uk
UKCISA's website gives help and advice to prospective students from
overseas. The site includes details of charitable trusts which give support to
international students, as well as links to other useful sites.
European Cultural Foundation
Jan van Goyenkades
1075 HN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
eurocult@eurocult.org
www.eurocult.org
The European Cultural Foundation supports people expressing their culture.
Film Funding
Britfilms
Film and Literature Department
British Council
10 Spring Gardens
London SW1A 2BN
Phone: 020 7389 3051
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arts@britishcouncil.org
www.britfilms.com
Britfilms' website, produced by the British Council, contains information on
funding, training, careers and law for film-makers, as well as a wide range of
useful links.
British Film Institute (BFI)
Phone: 020 7255 1444
www.bfi.org.uk
BFI is the lead body for film in the UK. The film fund distributes lottery funds to
support film makers in the UK who are emerging or world class and capable of
creating distinctive and entertaining work.
The Channel 4 British Documentary Film Foundation
PO Box 60415
London E2 6WQ
www.britdoc.org/foundation
The Channel 4 British Documentary Film Foundation exists to secure a
creatively ambitious and diverse future for British documentary, by looking
beyond television to develop, fund and distribute the work of the next
generation of UK documentary filmmakers.
First Light
Studio 28
Fazeley Studios
191 Fazeley Street
Birmingham B5 5SE
Phone: 0121 224 7511
info@firstlightonline.co.uk
www.firstlightonline.co.uk
First Light funds and enables young people (5-19) to realise their potential
through digital film and media projects.
Skillset
Focus Point
21 Caledonian Road
London N1 9GB
Phone: 020 7713 9800
www.skillset.org
Skillset supports skills and training for people and businesses to make sure
the UK audio visual industries maintain their world-class position. They offer
careers advice and guidance.
Fundraising resources
This section includes details of organisations, directories and websites that
you may find useful in your search for funding. Some of the organisations
listed can provide advice and information on funding opportunities, and others
offer support for professional fundraisers.
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Organisations
British Council
Bridgewater House
58 Whitworth Street
Manchester M1 6BB
Phone: 0161 957 7755
general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org
www.britishcouncil.org
The British Council offers funding for transporting artists' work to international
exhibitions. It also works with organisations to help them manage events and
enter into funding agreements for projects that will contribute to developing
cultural relations between the UK and the rest of the world.
Crafts Council
44a Pentonville Road
London N1 9BY
Phone: 020 7278 7700
makerdev@craftscouncil.org.uk
www.craftscouncil.org.uk
The Craft Council's 'Maker Development' scheme can help crafts artists with
business start-ups, creative growth or to develop a practice.
Ideas Tap
www.ideastap.com
Ideas Tap is a membership site, creative network, online resource and funding
body for emerging arts talent. It is run by the Peter De Haan Charitable Trust.
Mediabox
Phone: 0121 224 5511
info@media-box.co.uk
www.media-box.co.uk
Mediabox provide funding for large- and small-scale projects for
disadvantaged young people. They accept applications for amounts from £500
to £40,000.
National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF)
Highfield, The Square
Yapham, York YO42 1PJ
Phone: 0175 930 3624
admin@nrtf.org.uk
www.nrtf.org.uk
NRTF is an organisation that represents a number of touring schemes and
rural arts development agencies across England and Wales.
Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF)
Central House
14 Upper Woburn Place
London WC1H 0AE
Phone: 020 7255 4499
acf@acf.org.uk
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www.acf.org.uk
ACF is the leading membership association for grant making trusts and
foundations. Although ACF does not provide grants themselves, their website
offers advice on applying for grants as well as a directory of trusts and
foundations.
Institute of Fundraising
Park Place
12 Lawn Lane
London SW8 1UD
Phone: 020 7840 1000
www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
The Institute of Fundraising is the professional body that represents
fundraisers in the UK. Their mission is to help fundraisers provide excellent
fundraising.
Arts & Business
Nutmeg House
60 Gainsford Street
Butler's Wharf
London SE1 2NY
Phone: 020 7378 8143
head.office@AandB.org.uk
www.artsandbusiness.org.uk
Arts & Business helps businesses and arts organisations to come together to
create partnerships to benefit themselves and the community. Arts & Business
also publishes books and directories on sponsorship in the arts.
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA)
The Tower
2 Furnival Square
Sheffield S1 4QL
Phone: 0114 278 6636
Textphone: 0114 278 7025
navca@navca.org.uk
www.navca.org.uk
NAVCA is the national voice of local voluntary and community groups in
England. Its 360 members work with 140,000 local community groups and
voluntary organisations which provide services, improve neighbourhoods,
increase volunteering and tackle discrimination.
Directories and databases
The Directory of Social Change (DSC)
24 Stephenson Way
London NW1 2DP
Phone: 0845 077 7707
enquiries@dsc.org.uk
www.dsc.org.uk
The DSC provides information and training to voluntary organisations. They
publish several funding guides and handbooks, including 'The Arts Funding
Share
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Guide' and 'The Complete Fundraising Handbook', as well as regional guides.
Useful Websites
www.fundersonline.org
This website is an initiative of the European Foundation Centre (EFC), which
promotes the work of foundations and those who provide funding for
businesses in Europe (corporate funders). The Information and
Communications programme of the EFC also provides a public information
service on foundations and corporate funders active in Europe.
www.fundraising.co.uk
Fundraising.co.uk is a website for those who raise funds and don't work for a
profit.
www.j4b.co.uk
This website offers comprehensive information, updated daily, on government
grants for both businesses and voluntary groups. It also holds information on
publicly funded organisations that provide help and advice.
www.charitiesdirect.com
A database of UK charities.
www.culturefund.eu
A website provided by EUCLID as the UK cultural contact point for the EU
Culture Programme 2007-2013. It gives examples of projects and activities
funded by the programme.
Contacts
Arts Council England
Grants for the arts
The Hive, 49 Lever Street
Manchester M1 1FN
Phone: 0845 300 6200
Textphone: 020 7973 6564
enquiries@artscouncil.org.uk
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Business Plan Template.
Green st social club
Business Plan for FISCAL YEAR 2014
Contributors:
[Contributor 2]: [Contributor 2 Title]
[Contributor 3]: [Contributor 3 Title]
[Contributor 4]: [Contributor 4 Title]
Mission statement
[State your organization's mission statement.]
Business opportunity
[Detail the business opportunity on which
your company wants to capitalize.]
Financial projections
[Outline annual sales and profit potential to
give your reader an understanding of the scale of the business opportunity.]

Overview
of the industry
We are setting up an art gallery/ café bar,
with entertainment.
Projected position for the future
[Describe your organization's projected future
position. ]
Potential customers
[Describe who your potential customers are.]
Direct competitors
[In the following table, detail all known
information regarding your direct competitors. ]
[Fiscal Year 2005]
Sales
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Net Profit (Loss)
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Employees
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Market Share
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Business opportunity
[Describe the business opportunity in
detail.]
Company impact
[Provide a detailed description of the
impact your company's business plan will have on the service industry’s
marketing mix.]
Company strategy
[Describe your company's approach to
pursuing the market opportunity.]
Benefits matrix
[Using the table below, create a benefits
matrix that aligns your company's products and services to meet specific pain points
within your target customer markets.]
Customer Pain Points
|
Benefits
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Organizational structure
[Describe how your internal organization
will be structured from the top down.]
Capital requirements
[Document any key capital requirements
necessary for delivering your organization's products and services.]
Core operations
[Give a detailed overview of your company’s
risk management, customer delivery, and service.]
[Provide the basic financial information
required to analyze the growth potential for the business, capital
requirements, earnings projections, etc.
Provide pro forma 3- to 5-year financial
statements, as well as a break even analysis like the example that follows.]

[If your company requires capital for this
business opportunity, provide details of your financing proposal and how your
funding will be applied.]
List of Crockery
240 piece cutlery £48.00
60 Plates £93.95
96 cups & saucers £119.95
36 large mugs £48.95
24 pint glasses £25 x10
Catering Equipment
Stainless steel catering equipment £50
Bain marie £160
Stainless steel bench, microwave, hot plate, oven
£300
Pizza oven £400
Pannini grill press £175
Gas char grill £600
Double fryer £300
Kebab twin rotisserie £750
6 burner cooker/ oven £680
Fridge/ freezer £300
Furniture
Stainless steel table £39 x10
Leather roll top dining chair £39 x40
Table cloth 100% cotton £8.99 x10
PATCHWORK CHESTERFIELD STYLE 3 SEATER SOFA
£545 x2
Alcohol license
If you wish to run a business selling/supplying alcohol or providing entertainment you require a licence (for sales of alcohol a personal licence is also required).
The licensing authority is responsible for administering and enforcing all the licences located within the borough.
Any problematic premises can also be reviewed by the licensing authority.
Apply Online
Premises licence
To provide late-night refreshments and regulated entertainment, and sell alcohol, you need a licence from the local authority if you are in England and Wales.
https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Pages/Alcohol-licences.aspx
Health and Hygiene certificate
http://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/caterers/training/#.Uws0d_l_tqA
Printing and Framing
This is a link to a Facebook page That me and three of my mates from uni put together. Its for a pop up gallery that Richard Tymon set up.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Made-in-Blackburn/236045403247567
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