Scops Arts Trust
Up to £30,000 to support work that gives people of all ages opportunities to understand, participate in and enjoy the performing arts.
Our current area of interest is in widening access to the arts in their various forms and having a lasting cultural impact on the community. We are especially interested in performing arts projects aimed at adults and projects which will benefit all ages across the generations.
Who can apply
The types of organisation we support are generally registered charities, but we will consider applications from social enterprises, community groups, etc, if they are formally constituted and have clear charitable purposes. Whilst we do not exclude large charities, applications from small to medium sized organisations will be looked on more favourably.
Restrictions
Grant requests which the Trustees will not normally support are:
Projects with the primary purpose of health, therapy or social welfare
Individuals
Contributions to general appeals
Religious activity which is not for wider public benefit
Public bodies to carry out their statutory obligations
Activities which have already taken place
Grant-making by other organisations
Privately owned and profit-distributing companies
Eligible expenditure
The current area of interest is in widening access to the arts in their various forms and having a lasting cultural impact on the community.
In 2023, the Trust is especially interested in supporting performing arts projects aimed at adults and projects which will benefit all ages across the generations. It is also keen to hear from organisations planning smaller regional festivals in areas where there is little arts provision, due to socio-economic circumstances or geographically remote locations.
While the Trust will continue to consider applications for music education projects for children and young people, priority will be given to projects this year that focus on adults and whole communities.
Most grants will be awarded for specific projects, but the Trust will also contributions towards the core costs of smaller organisations where a grant could make an impact.
For more information, and to apply, visit: https://www.scopsartstrust.org.uk/grant-guidelines/