Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation

Aims/priorities: The Foundation aims to:

• Champion wider access to the arts and heritage by supporting projects that reach diverse communities and those who would not otherwise be able to participate.
• Prioritise projects that enable people to develop their abilities and careers, by providing professional education, training, apprenticeships and work place experience in all areas of the arts, from stone masonry to youth orchestras and stage electricians.
• Promote excellence in all areas of the arts, culture and heritage.
• Continue their role as high profile champion of the benefits of engagement in the arts and heritage and the importance of diversity in the sectors.

Who can apply? Not-for-profit organisations, including charities, constituted community groups, companies and community trusts, based and operating within the UK, are eligible to apply.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be able to provide their most recent set of accounts no more than 18 months old.
• Be able to meet all laws regulating the way they operate, the work being carried out, the staff being employed and services bought. This includes all permissions and insurances required by law.
• Have appropriate policies in place including but not limited to equal opportunities, employment law, and data protection.
• Demonstrate professional training/development.
• Have an accessible recruitment or engagement process that works to encourage participation and breakdown potential barriers for participants.
• Demonstrate the pathway for progression and any wider social impact of the proposed project.

Repeat funding to the same organisation will not be considered until at least 24 months from the last grant payment.

Grant amount: Grants of up to £25,000 per year are available.The funding may be used for multi-year projects.

Application process: click here for application information

Deadline: Monday 28 February

Contact Information: 

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation
Sydmonton Court Estate
Burghclere
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 9NJ

Website address: http://www.andrewlloydwebberfoundation.com/