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Major impact investment fund for cultural and creative sector is extended for two years - Figurative
Figurative has announced that the investment period for its Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until August 2027.
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The investment period for our Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until 2027!
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Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
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Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
Calling arts & culture charities achieving societal impact!
Arts for Impact 2026 with @biggive.bsky.social in partnership with #acefunded Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture is open for applications.!
Closing date | 17 December
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Arts for Impact 2026 with @biggive.bsky.social in partnership with #acefunded Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture is open for applications.!
Closing date | 17 December
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Applications open for Arts for Impact 2026 - Figurative
Arts & culture charities have until 17 December to apply to take part in the 2026 Arts for Impact match funding campaign, run by FPAC in partnership with Big Give.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Calling arts & culture charities achieving societal impact!
Arts for Impact 2026 with @biggive.bsky.social in partnership with #acefunded Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture is open for applications.!
Closing date | 17 December
Find out more figurative.org.uk/news/arts-fo...
Arts for Impact 2026 with @biggive.bsky.social in partnership with #acefunded Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture is open for applications.!
Closing date | 17 December
Find out more figurative.org.uk/news/arts-fo...
Brilliant work from the Music Venue Trust as ever!
Our huge, heartfelt thanks to Sam Fender, who’s donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to Music Venue Trust... after already making sure £1 from every ticket on his recent tour went to support grassroots music venues.
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Brilliant work from the Music Venue Trust as ever!
The investment period for our Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until 2027!
Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i...
Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i...
Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
Major impact investment fund for cultural and creative sector is extended for two years - Figurative
Figurative has announced that the investment period for its Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until August 2027.
figurative.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The investment period for our Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until 2027!
Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i...
Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i...
Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
As part of our anniversary, we've created an interactive map to shine a spotlight on the organisations we've supported across the cultural sector - from community theatres transforming young lives to museums preserving our heritage.
🔎 Explore our map here: figurative.org.uk/resource/cel...
🔎 Explore our map here: figurative.org.uk/resource/cel...
September 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
As part of our anniversary, we've created an interactive map to shine a spotlight on the organisations we've supported across the cultural sector - from community theatres transforming young lives to museums preserving our heritage.
🔎 Explore our map here: figurative.org.uk/resource/cel...
🔎 Explore our map here: figurative.org.uk/resource/cel...
Figurative is a new charity specialising in social impact investing for arts and culture organisations.
To learn how we can work with you, watch our story here: youtu.be/Dc-IZ_oqkG4?...
#ArtsAndCulture #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #CreativeIndustries #CulturalSector #Philanthropy
To learn how we can work with you, watch our story here: youtu.be/Dc-IZ_oqkG4?...
#ArtsAndCulture #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #CreativeIndustries #CulturalSector #Philanthropy
Figurative Launch Event
YouTube video by Arts & Culture Finance by Figurative
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September 19, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Figurative is a new charity specialising in social impact investing for arts and culture organisations.
To learn how we can work with you, watch our story here: youtu.be/Dc-IZ_oqkG4?...
#ArtsAndCulture #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #CreativeIndustries #CulturalSector #Philanthropy
To learn how we can work with you, watch our story here: youtu.be/Dc-IZ_oqkG4?...
#ArtsAndCulture #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #CreativeIndustries #CulturalSector #Philanthropy
Last year, Figurative launched as an independent not-for-profit, spinning out of Nesta with a bold mission: to revolutionise arts funding & build financial resilience across the cultural & creative sector.
Check out our infographic for a snapshot of our work, to see what the team have been up to!
Check out our infographic for a snapshot of our work, to see what the team have been up to!
September 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Last year, Figurative launched as an independent not-for-profit, spinning out of Nesta with a bold mission: to revolutionise arts funding & build financial resilience across the cultural & creative sector.
Check out our infographic for a snapshot of our work, to see what the team have been up to!
Check out our infographic for a snapshot of our work, to see what the team have been up to!
We're excited to be publishing our new guide Setting the Stage today! The guide offers actionable guidance for funders, policymakers & cultural sector leaders considering impact investment initiatives.
➡️ figurative.org.uk/resource/set...
#CulturalImpactInvestment #ArtsFinance #CreativeEconomy
➡️ figurative.org.uk/resource/set...
#CulturalImpactInvestment #ArtsFinance #CreativeEconomy
August 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
We're excited to be publishing our new guide Setting the Stage today! The guide offers actionable guidance for funders, policymakers & cultural sector leaders considering impact investment initiatives.
➡️ figurative.org.uk/resource/set...
#CulturalImpactInvestment #ArtsFinance #CreativeEconomy
➡️ figurative.org.uk/resource/set...
#CulturalImpactInvestment #ArtsFinance #CreativeEconomy
🎉 We're thrilled to share our latest free resource: The Collaboration Canvas: Tools for Creative Partnerships. Created with @eastside-people.bsky.social to demystify collaboration & unlock new opportunities. Download: rb.gy/3gpmow
#CollaborationCanvas #CulturalSector #ArtsCollaboration #UKCreatives
#CollaborationCanvas #CulturalSector #ArtsCollaboration #UKCreatives
The Collaboration Canvas: Tools for Creative Partnerships - Figurative
The Collaboration Canvas - produced with Eastside People – a strategic consultancy for not-for-profits - is a practical collaboration toolkit designed specifically for cultural and creative sector org...
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July 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🎉 We're thrilled to share our latest free resource: The Collaboration Canvas: Tools for Creative Partnerships. Created with @eastside-people.bsky.social to demystify collaboration & unlock new opportunities. Download: rb.gy/3gpmow
#CollaborationCanvas #CulturalSector #ArtsCollaboration #UKCreatives
#CollaborationCanvas #CulturalSector #ArtsCollaboration #UKCreatives
We’re delighted to share that we have been officially registered as an independent charity by Charity Commission for England and Wales!
✨ You can read more about our new status here: figurative.org.uk/news/figurat...
✨ You can read more about our new status here: figurative.org.uk/news/figurat...
Figurative granted Charitable Status - Figurative
Figurative is delighted to announce we have been officially registered as an independent charity by Charity Commission for England and Wales.
figurative.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We’re delighted to share that we have been officially registered as an independent charity by Charity Commission for England and Wales!
✨ You can read more about our new status here: figurative.org.uk/news/figurat...
✨ You can read more about our new status here: figurative.org.uk/news/figurat...
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When it comes to culture and the creative industries, any new government strategy provokes new questions. The latest Creative Industries Sector Plan is no exception, writes Jason Jones-Hall. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
The elephant in the corridor - Arts Professional
When it comes to culture and the creative industries, any new government strategy provokes new questions. The latest Creative Industries Sector Plan is no exception, writes Jason Jones-Hall.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
When it comes to culture and the creative industries, any new government strategy provokes new questions. The latest Creative Industries Sector Plan is no exception, writes Jason Jones-Hall. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
We are delighted to have been chosen as one of six cultural organisations to feature as a case study in the Private Investment in the Cultural Sector report, commissioned by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social to explore our work bringing more private investment into the cultural & creative sector.
In the latest Private Investment in Culture Survey, The Audience Agency finds that private investment – although growing – is outweighed by rising costs.
It shows that, in the mixed funding model of the creative sector, public funding is key.
Read more 👇
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It shows that, in the mixed funding model of the creative sector, public funding is key.
Read more 👇
buff.ly/oKKwtnG
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July 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We are delighted to have been chosen as one of six cultural organisations to feature as a case study in the Private Investment in the Cultural Sector report, commissioned by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social to explore our work bringing more private investment into the cultural & creative sector.
Reposted by Figurative
In the latest Private Investment in Culture Survey, The Audience Agency finds that private investment – although growing – is outweighed by rising costs.
It shows that, in the mixed funding model of the creative sector, public funding is key.
Read more 👇
buff.ly/oKKwtnG
It shows that, in the mixed funding model of the creative sector, public funding is key.
Read more 👇
buff.ly/oKKwtnG
buff.ly
July 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
In the latest Private Investment in Culture Survey, The Audience Agency finds that private investment – although growing – is outweighed by rising costs.
It shows that, in the mixed funding model of the creative sector, public funding is key.
Read more 👇
buff.ly/oKKwtnG
It shows that, in the mixed funding model of the creative sector, public funding is key.
Read more 👇
buff.ly/oKKwtnG
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The UK’s culture sector is under threat, and the country is at risk of losing its global reputation for excellence, former Shadow Culture Secretary Thangam Debbonaire has told parliament.
Debbonaire: ‘UK risks losing global reputation for arts excellence’ - Arts Professional
The UK’s culture sector is under threat, and the country is at risk of losing its global reputation for excellence, former Shadow Culture Secretary Thangam Debbonaire has told parliament. Addressing...
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June 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The UK’s culture sector is under threat, and the country is at risk of losing its global reputation for excellence, former Shadow Culture Secretary Thangam Debbonaire has told parliament.
Figurative is delighted to support @musicvenueprop.bsky.social (MVP) with a second impact investment loan of £500,000. MVP has impact across the UK as it brings grassroots music venues under community ownership, protecting their vital contributions to local neighbourhoods & the UK’s music scene. 👏
Music Venue Properties (MVP) is pleased to confirm that we will receive a second £500,000 loan from impact investment group Figurative, longstanding supporters of our mission to secure the future of UK grassroots music venues.
June 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Figurative is delighted to support @musicvenueprop.bsky.social (MVP) with a second impact investment loan of £500,000. MVP has impact across the UK as it brings grassroots music venues under community ownership, protecting their vital contributions to local neighbourhoods & the UK’s music scene. 👏
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Music Venue Properties (MVP) is pleased to confirm that we will receive a second £500,000 loan from impact investment group Figurative, longstanding supporters of our mission to secure the future of UK grassroots music venues.
June 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Music Venue Properties (MVP) is pleased to confirm that we will receive a second £500,000 loan from impact investment group Figurative, longstanding supporters of our mission to secure the future of UK grassroots music venues.
If you missed our practical webinar exploring the use of AI in the creative & cultural sector and the funding opportunities available - you can now watch the webinar here! figurative.org.uk/resource/ai-...
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AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding - Figurative
AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding is a practical webinar exploring the use of AI in the creative and cultural sector and the funding opportunities available. Presentation, discussion and Q&A with representa...
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June 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
If you missed our practical webinar exploring the use of AI in the creative & cultural sector and the funding opportunities available - you can now watch the webinar here! figurative.org.uk/resource/ai-...
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Creative Mind Funds for Scottish museums is now open - check this out...
📢Applications are open for the Creative Minds Fund.
Accredited & non-Accredited museums in Scotland can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to develop programming that includes and benefits people experiencing mental health issues.
Applications close 9th July 2025.
🔗Find out more: buff.ly/WSNqtI6
Accredited & non-Accredited museums in Scotland can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to develop programming that includes and benefits people experiencing mental health issues.
Applications close 9th July 2025.
🔗Find out more: buff.ly/WSNqtI6
June 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Creative Mind Funds for Scottish museums is now open - check this out...
Future Yard are just one of the many brilliant arts and cultural organisations we support through impact investment. Thanks for sharing @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social!
You can find out more about what we do here: www.figurative.org.uk
You can find out more about what we do here: www.figurative.org.uk
June 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Future Yard are just one of the many brilliant arts and cultural organisations we support through impact investment. Thanks for sharing @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social!
You can find out more about what we do here: www.figurative.org.uk
You can find out more about what we do here: www.figurative.org.uk
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay and later this summer, we're going to share new research commissioned by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and the @creativepec.bsky.social with partners Renew Culture, Buro Happold & MGAC.
Sign up to our newsletter to find out more! figurative.org.uk/newsletter-s...
Sign up to our newsletter to find out more! figurative.org.uk/newsletter-s...
Newsletter Signup - Figurative
Sign up to the Figurative newsletter to stay up to date on our latest funds, news and events!
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June 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay and later this summer, we're going to share new research commissioned by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and the @creativepec.bsky.social with partners Renew Culture, Buro Happold & MGAC.
Sign up to our newsletter to find out more! figurative.org.uk/newsletter-s...
Sign up to our newsletter to find out more! figurative.org.uk/newsletter-s...
A very apt article - next week we're holding a free online webinar exploring the use of AI in the creative and cultural sector. Visit our website for more ➡️https://figurative.org.uk/event/webinar-ai-rd/
#art #culture #AI
#art #culture #AI
More than 80% of those working in the performing arts feel their job security has diminished since the rise of generative AI, a report has claimed 👇
Performing arts workers fear job insecurity amid rise of AI, report warns
More than 80% of those working in the performing arts feel their job security has diminished since the rise of generative AI, a report has claimed
www.thestage.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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ICYMI: NERC unveils ambitious 10-year vision as it celebrates 60 years #NERC #AcademicSky
NERC unveils ambitious 10-year vision as it celebrates 60 years
NERC has today launched a 10-year framework that sets out a transformative vision for the future of environmental research and innovation in the UK.
www.ukri.org
June 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
ICYMI: NERC unveils ambitious 10-year vision as it celebrates 60 years #NERC #AcademicSky
Many of the brilliant arts and cultural organisations we support through our financing just couldn't survive without the many wonderful volunteers who give up their precious time. Thank you! 👏#VolunteersWeek #arts #culture #creativeindustries volunteersweek.org
Volunteers' Week -
Join us from Monday 2nd - Sunday 8th June as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.
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June 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Many of the brilliant arts and cultural organisations we support through our financing just couldn't survive without the many wonderful volunteers who give up their precious time. Thank you! 👏#VolunteersWeek #arts #culture #creativeindustries volunteersweek.org
There’s still time to sign up for our free webinar next week, exploring AI Research and Development in the cultural and creative sector!
Webinar – AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding
Thursday 12 June | 1–2pm | Free
➡️ Book your place here – lnkd.in/e-ScbzAK
We hope you can join us!
Webinar – AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding
Thursday 12 June | 1–2pm | Free
➡️ Book your place here – lnkd.in/e-ScbzAK
We hope you can join us!
June 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
There’s still time to sign up for our free webinar next week, exploring AI Research and Development in the cultural and creative sector!
Webinar – AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding
Thursday 12 June | 1–2pm | Free
➡️ Book your place here – lnkd.in/e-ScbzAK
We hope you can join us!
Webinar – AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding
Thursday 12 June | 1–2pm | Free
➡️ Book your place here – lnkd.in/e-ScbzAK
We hope you can join us!
A brilliant initiative! Definitely something to check out...
We have nearly 300 events for Creativity and Wellbeing Week 2025 🎉
Here are some of the curated events happening online and nationally- whether you're a creative health practitioner or a regional organisation, there's something for everyone 💜
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/curated-even...
Here are some of the curated events happening online and nationally- whether you're a creative health practitioner or a regional organisation, there's something for everyone 💜
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/curated-even...
May 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
A brilliant initiative! Definitely something to check out...
Join us for a free webinar, in partnership with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, exploring AI R&D in the cultural and creative sector as well as funding opportunities available to support AI-driven innovation in response to this rapidly evolving field.
Book Now! | figurative.org.uk/event/webina...
Book Now! | figurative.org.uk/event/webina...
May 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Join us for a free webinar, in partnership with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, exploring AI R&D in the cultural and creative sector as well as funding opportunities available to support AI-driven innovation in response to this rapidly evolving field.
Book Now! | figurative.org.uk/event/webina...
Book Now! | figurative.org.uk/event/webina...