Museums and galleries
Museums and galleries contribute to our artistic and cultural heritage and smaller, local organisations add to the vibrancy of the local community
The Museums Library and Archives (MLA) South West You may like to start your search for funding at the Museums, Library and Archives South West searchable database at: www.mlasouthwest.org.uk/index.php?ID=6349
They also run useful courses for people involved in Museums, Libraries and Archives in the South West. For more information: www.mlasouthwest.org.uk
Museums and Galleries Improvements Fund: The Culture Directorate has funding of up to £300,000 available to help museums and galleries improve the quality of displays, public spaces, environmental controls and access for disabled visitors. For more information: www.culture.gov.uk or phone Louise Blundell on 020 7211 6352
Heritage Link The Heritage link also has a database with full information on grants, awards and government funding. You can find out more at:
www.heritagelink.org.uk/fundingdirectory/main/fundinghome.php
Museums Association The Museums Association (MA) administers a number of funds designated to enhance collections and to aid MA members and their families in unexpected financial distress. You can find full details at: www.museumsassociation.org/ma/8037
Cultural Venues The START programme has funding available for cultural venues in the UK to develop and deliver arts enrichment programmes for schools. Projects should provide students with the opportunity to attend at least two professional performances, concerts or exhibitions as well as cultural learning. For more information: www.childrenandarts.org.uk
Further advice and assistance
If you need further assistance or advice, please contact: Jamie Buckley, Engagement and Funding Officer, East Devon District Council. Telephone number: 01395 517569 email:jbuckley@eastdevon.gov.uk
