Supporting Heritage • Inspiring the Next Generation

Established in 1981 in memory of our remarkable Founder, Patricia Fay OBE, our grants programme honours her legacy by championing artistic excellence and encouraging participation across the arts and heritage sectors.

Our Young Arts grants bring the joy of artistic discovery to children and young people. We support imaginative and impactful projects that open doors to artistic experience—whether it’s through artist residencies, lectures, workshops, or gallery visits.

We fund: Youth art exhibitions, educational museum trips, craft & design workshops, art equipment, and community arts weeks.

Our goal is to inspire curiosity, confidence, and creativity in the next generation—wherever they learn and grow.

We believe that developing practical skills in the arts, crafts and heritage is a lifelong journey. That’s why our Skills Development grants are open to people of all ages. From traditional craftsmanship to contemporary techniques, we support training and development projects that nurture talent, preserve heritage and inspire personal and professional growth.

We are proud to support the outstanding work of local and regional museums, galleries and arts organisations, especially those facing financial pressures. Our grants can help fund:

New exhibitions or displays, training and conservation initiatives, internships or part-time roles, creative outreach projects, and performing arts events and programmes.

We welcome applications from regional theatres and performance groups, recognising their vital role in sustaining cultural life and connecting communities through the arts.