{"id":29923,"date":"2021-05-07T17:09:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T16:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=29923"},"modified":"2021-05-07T17:09:10","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T16:09:10","slug":"the-arts-and-culture-impact-fund-calls-for-more-applicants-to-the-worlds-largest-creative-arts-impact-investment-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=29923","title":{"rendered":"The Arts and Culture Impact Fund calls for more applicants to \u2018the world\u2019s largest creative arts impact investment fund\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"<\/a>Following the successful first \u00a31.2million round of funding, the world\u2019s largest creative arts impact investment fund is now launching its next round of support loans.<\/h3>\n

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\u2026 arts and culture sector has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic\u2026.<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

[Ros Kerslake]\u2026 By working together, we can help the heritage sector manage change and improve sustainability\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

The Heritage Fund writes:<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Arts and Culture Impact Fund<\/a>\u00a0was established to provide loans which will\u00a0help organisations in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors to build financial resilience and sustainability and support local communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith evidence showing that impact investment can help organisations build resilience, this model of financing will be more important than ever.”<\/p>\n

Francesca Sanderson, Director of Arts & Culture Programmes and Investments, Nesta<\/em><\/p>\n

Nesta\u2019s Director of Arts & Culture Programmes and Investments, Francesca Sanderson said, \u201cThe arts and culture sector has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. With evidence showing that impact investment can help organisations build resilience, this model of financing will be more important than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

Launched in March 2020, the \u00a323m\u00a0investment fund is backed by a mix of public, private and philanthropic investors, including The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The fund was established by innovation agency, Nesta\u2019s\u00a0Arts and Culture Finance<\/a>\u00a0team to offer affordable, repayable capital loans between \u00a3150,000 and \u00a31m.<\/p>\n

First support loans<\/h2>\n

Five creative arts, cultural and heritage organisations from Glasgow to London are the first to receive the loans:<\/p>\n

Friends of the Pipe Factory CIC received \u00a3250,000 to purchase and renovate the 19th century pipe factory in Glasgow\u2019s East End. They plan to create a community space that will support young people and vulnerable adults aged 10-25.<\/p>\n

\u00a3200,000 has been awarded to Kurious Arts for a new post production facility in Sheffield. The facility aims to attract local film production companies and support emerging content makers from diverse and marginalised communities.<\/p>\n

Future Yard have received \u00a3292,500 for a new music venue and skills hub in Birkenhead. The venue will be a space to showcase new music talent and provide affordable studio space and mentoring for up and coming young artists.<\/p>\n

East London Dance and Urban Development, both based in London have each secured loans of \u00a3250,000 to create the National Talent House for Urban Culture in Stratford. This will support emerging talent, working primarily with young people aged 10-16 years in Newham to develop their skills and career prospects.<\/p>\n

Call out for applicants<\/h2>\n

Arts and Culture Finance are now looking for the next batch of organisations interested in applying. Heritage organisations looking for flexible finance to help create new revenue streams, grow programmes and services, or support innovation are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy working together, we can\u00a0help the heritage sector manage change and improve sustainability.”<\/p>\n

Ros Kerslake, CEO of The National Lottery Heritage Fund<\/em><\/p>\n

Ros Kerslake, CEO of The\u00a0Fund said: \u201cMany organisations have told us that they are struggling to plan and invest as they adapt to new financial realities. I would encourage them to access this funding which we have been able to provide thanks to players of The National Lottery.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy working together, we can\u00a0help the heritage sector manage change and improve sustainability so that its role in our nation and our economy is strengthened and recognised.”<\/p>\n

To submit an enquiry or find out more information about the Arts & Culture Impact Fund, visit\u00a0the Arts & Culture Finance website<\/a>. The fund is open for applications until summer 2023.<\/p>\n

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