Aims/priorities: Grants are available for not-for-profit theatres in the UK for capital improvement projects that will improve environmental sustainability. 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 out-dated equipment.
- Improvements to building heating or insulation.
- Planting sedum roofs or green walls.
- Impactful, high-quality interventions.
Who can apply? 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 any relevant planning body to do the work required.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £20,000 are available.
Application process: Application forms are available to download from the Theatres Trust website.
Deadline: Friday 11 September 2026 (12 noon).
Contact information: Email: grants@theatrestrust.org.uk