The Theatres Trust, in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, is currently accepting applications from not-for-profit theatre operators in the UK for capital improvement projects that will improve environmental sustainability (the current them of their partnership).
Grants of up to £20,000 can be used for capital cost building or equipment.
Because the theme for applications is ‘Improving Environmental Sustainability’ the funding will be given to projects that demonstrate how a small intervention can have a big impact on reducing the theatre’s environmental impact, such as:
- Purchase of key plant and machinery.
- Replacement of inefficient or outdated equipment.
- Improvements to building heating or insulation.
- Planting sedum roofs or green walls.
- Impactful, high-quality interventions.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than five years on buildings in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
- Run a year-round programme of live performance, of at least 30 performances per year of theatre, dance, comedy, musicals.
- 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. This can include local authorities or town and borough councils that own and/or operate a venue.
- Have the permission of the property owner and nay relevant planning body to do work required.
For more information and how to apply visit their website.
Applicants can expect to have a decision within 10 weeks of the deadline.
