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For those who are interested in projects but concerned about finances, here are some ideas for making workshops more affordable….

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Multiple workshops
If you are interested in a series of projects with the same group the cost per session is greatly reduced when booked at the same time. Multiple projects (booked at the same time) with different performers also receive discounts.

Joint projects
If you require a project for a small group of students — for example a G.C.S.E. or sixth form group — why not join up with a neighbouring school who study the same syllabus? The cost of the workshop can then be spilt between the participating schools.

Area wide projects
If an ensemble has a number of workshops in the same area on a particular day, this will also bring down the cost of the project. Why not discuss projects with nearby schools — primary and secondary?
If you are interested in a project but are concerned about the cost —please get in touch, as we may be able to help arrange partnerships with other schools.

Pupil contributions
Some schools ask their pupils to contribute to the cost of a workshop, instead of going on a school trip.

Local Authorities
Some local authorities give grants for Arts projects - contact your local Arts Development Officer fro more information.


FUNDING
Here are the names of some organisations that offer funding for arts projects. If you wish to apply for funding, we can write a proposal specifically for your school or community group that you can use as a basis for your application.

If you are considering applying to a Foundation or grant giving-body for funds, ensure that you read the guidelines for applicants and if you are unsure if you are eligable to apply, contact the organisation and discuss your project with them.

Name Contact Details
Arts Council England (formally The Arts Council of England)

Tel: 0845 300 6100

W: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/

Awards for All

Tel: 0845 600 2040

W: http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/

Big Lottery Fund

Tel: 0845 4 10 20 30

W: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/

Camelot Foundation - Transforming Lives programme

Tel: 020 7828 6085

W http://www.camelotfoundation.org.uk/translives/translives.cfm

Email info@camelotfoundation.org.uk

Community Fund

Tel: 0845 791 9191

W: http://www.community-fund.org.uk/

Creative Partnerships

Tel: 01827 714555

W: http://www.creative-partnerships.com/events/

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Tel: 020 7297 4722

W http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/programmes/edu.html

Email: info@esmeefairbairn.org.uk

Foyle Foundation
Tel: 020 7430 9119W http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/
Lloyds TSB Foundation for England & Wales Tel: 0870 411 1223 W http://www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk/
NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts)

Tel: 020 7645 9500

W: http://www.nesta.org.uk/

Outer London Cultural Development Fund

Tel: 020 7934 9999

W http://www.alg.gov.uk/cat.asp?cat=933&st=2

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation (phf)

Tel: 020 727 3500

W: http://www.phf.org.uk

PRS Foundation

Tel: 020 7306 4044

W: http://www.prsf.co.uk

Funding for composers in education

Sutton Trust

Tel: 020 8788 3223

W http://www.suttontrust.com/

Email: emma@suttontrust.com


The Baring Foundation

W http://www.baringfoundation.org.uk

60 London Wall, London,EC2M 5TQ

Please note that funding for the arts is only given to constituted, not-for-profit arts organisations based anywhere in England or Wales. Schools, youth or community groups, sports clubs and local authority departments are not eligible to apply.

The Clore Duffield Foundation W http://www.cloreduffield.org.uk/
The Sobell Foundation

Tel: 01749 813 135

W: http://www.sobellfoundation.org.uk/

The Summerfield Charitable Trust

Tel: 01242 676774

W: http://www.summerfield.org.uk/

Youth Music

Tel: 020 7902 1060

W: http://www.youthmusic.org.uk/

Youth Music is a national charity set up in 1999 to provide high quality and diverse music-making for 0-18 year olds. It targets young people living in areas of social and economic need who might otherwise lack opportunity.

The organisation has three main roles; funder, development agency and advocate. Our aim is to establish a music-making legacy that fulfils the following key objectives:

Access - For those with least opportunity

Breadth - Music of all styles and all cultures

Coverage - Rural, urban, coastal and UK-wide

Quality - Encouraging high standards for all

 

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