Aims/priorities: The scheme aims to fund small capital improvements to theatres run by charities and not-for-profit groups that will make a big impact to a theatre's resilience, sustainability or accessibility, or to improving the diversity of audiences.
Who can apply? To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than five years on buildings in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
- Demonstrate that they run a regular theatre programme of professional, community and/or amateur work presenting no less than 30 performances a year.
- 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.
The Trust welcomes applications from theatre venues across the UK that meet these criteria, whether voluntarily or professionally run.
Only one application per organisation can be submitted in each round.
Grant amount: Up to £7,500 are available.
Application process: Application forms are available to download from the Theatres Trust's website.
Deadline: Friday 16 January 2026 (5 pm).
Contact information: Email: grants@theatrestrust.org.uk
Website: Small Grants Programme supported by The Linbury Trust