The Theatres Trust's Theatre Improvement Scheme, in association with the Wolfson Foundation, offers capital funding for theatres.
The theme for the fund for the current 3-year partnership is Improving Environmental Sustainability as the Theatres Trust and the Wolfson Foundation recognise that this is an urgent priority for the sector.
Theatre operators can apply for a capital grant of up to £20,000 towards their building or for equipment as part of the scheme.
It is hoped that these grants will support a range of projects that consider different ways theatre buildings can reduce their environmental impact. From living green (sedum) roofs to new windows, building management systems to more efficient water heaters, funding will be given to projects that demonstrate how a small intervention can have a big impact.
To be eligible to apply to the scheme, applicants must demonstrate that they:
o Own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than 5 years on buildings in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
o Run a year-round programme of live performance, of no less than 30 performances a year.
o Have a bona fide UK charitable or not-for-profit legal structure and be able to provide certified or audited accounts for at least two years, and
o Operate theatres that achieve excellence through their producing and programming or architectural significance
Please note that organisations currently in receipt of other grants from the Theatres Trust or the Wolfson Foundation are not eligible to apply.
Further information, guidance and an application form, which should be emailed to grants(at)theatrestrust.org.uk once completed, is available on the Theatres Trust website.
The deadline for applications is midday (12 noon) on Tuesday 5th September 2023.
Pre-application discussions are welcomed. Please contact Lucy Mason, Theatres Adviser to discuss your project. Lucy’s contact details are provided below.
Contact details for the Fund are:
Lucy Mason
Theatres Adviser
Theatres Trust
22 Charing Cross Road
London
WC2H 0QL
Tel: 020 7836 8591
Email: lucy.mason(at)theatrestrust.org.uk
