1 Resolution Way, London SE8 4NT - Google Maps
Andrew Carmichael or Brigid Martin
Tel: 020 8691 6729
Email: andrew.carmichael@creativehub.org.uk
Email: brigid.martin@creativehub.org.uk
Website: www.creativelewishamagency.org.uk
Since its inception in December 2001 the Agency has sought to develop, in any way appropriate, the scale and level of activity of the creative sector in Lewisham and brings its resources to bear on a range of projects that seek to improve the 'liveability' of the borough. All this work is aimed to build on the specific strengths of the borough as outlined in a recent 'Lewisham Commission on Culture and Urban Development' report - making Lewisham the best place to 'live, work and learn' in London, but also the best place to be creative in. The Agency's work is divided across four strategic areas: Economic regeneration, Quality of the Urban Realm, Training and Education and Cultural development. If you would like to receive news and updates on arts events and opportunities from the Agency on a regular basis, please send an email to cla@creativelewishamagency.org.uk with 'subscribe' in the subject box. You can unsubscribe at any time, and the service is free.
Listing ID: 710
44a Pentonville Road, London, N1 9BY - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7278 7700
Fax: 020 7837 6891
Email: info@craftscouncil.org.uk
Email: busdev@craftscouncil.org.uk
Website: www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Website: www.photostore.org.uk/seSIMP.aspx?TYPE=CRAFTSCOUNCIL
The Crafts Council's National Register of Makers provides the most comprehensive listing of contemporary craftspeople in Britain. Registration is free and open to any contemporary craftsperson living and working in Great Britain, who designs and makes their own work. Makers should have a professional approach to their work, although it is not essential to work full time as a craftsperson. Applicants must have finished their studies. Self-taught applicants are eligible for inclusion. Those working in illustration, fine art, painting, restoration, conservation, reproduction and sculpture are not eligible for inclusion. The Register is used by members of the public wanting to contact individual makers, as well as shops, galleries, trade buyers, architects, designers and businesses looking for new work. It is also used by the media and researchers offering increased exposure for designer-makers across the UK. As well as the Register, the Crafts Council manages a Development Award, business advice unit, reference library and desk, and the Photostore, which contains over 35,000 images of work for viewing by potential clients. The Register is non-selective; Photostore is selective. Development Award - Annual deadlines are 1 March, 1 June, 1 September and 1 December. Endeavours to support new creative practices in England and candidates must either be about to, or within three years of, setting up their first workshop. The grant is given in two parts; maintenance grant of £2,500; equipment grant of 50% towards purchase and hire of essential equipment and tools, up to £5,000. In deciding the level of grant, other grants received towards the setting up of business will be taken into account. The selection process is based on slides and an interview; and the criteria are originality, quality of making and suitability of the proposed workshop.
Listing ID: 722
15 Hampstead Road, Birmingham B20 2BT - Google Maps
Tel: 0121 523 6886
Website: www.icof.co.uk
Supports the development of the social economy and ethical business. Offers loans for co-operatives in specific regions of the UK
Listing ID: 1204
Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, Bristol BS2 8PE - Google Maps
Tel: 01179 166 750
Fax: 01179 166 751
Email: info@co-opandcommunityfinance.coop
Website: www.icof.co.uk
Co-operative & Community Finance has been providing loan finance for co-operatives, employee owned businesses and social enterprises for 30 years. They raise money primarily by public share issue and lend it for social purpose and collective benefit, also managing loan funds for several other organisations providing co-operative and community finance. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the conduct of investment business.
Listing ID: 1224
239 Old Street, London EC1V 9EY - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7553 4470
Fax: Fax 020 7251 3130
Email: Enquiries@theinnovatory.com
Website: www.theinnovatory.com
Provider of training for web design, computer design packages and basic computer skills. Day courses can be very expensive, but evening courses are much more reasonable. They also provide access to loans & grants, business improvement planning and general support, events and seminars . They also offer advice on grants available to Hackney-based businesses and sole traders. Grants up to £5000 are available.
Listing ID: 1906
Taplands Farm Cottage, Webbs Green, Soberton, Southampton, SO32 3PY (send SAE for return of forms etc.) - Google Maps
Liz Gale, Trustee and Secretary to the Trust
Funding for ceramicists only, for training, including travel, conference attendance and the preparation of films and books. Deadline: 15 December each year
Listing ID: 2000
591/2 Southwark Street, London SE1 0AL - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7934 9999
Email: grantapplication.request@alg.gov.uk
Website: www.alg.gov.uk
The ALG Grants Committee invests nearly £30 million a year in voluntary organisations on behalf of all the London councils. This investment is targeted at organisations that work in more than one London borough: many of them operate on a sub regional or London wide basis. Each year, the committee sets funding priorities for voluntary organisations to bid for grants. In recent years a programme of new initiatives has been introduced, designed to promote new and innovative projects or to fund community-based organisations which may not have been previously funded. Grants are given in a wide range of areas including regeneration, help for homelessness, health, the arts, legal advice and the promotion of racial equality. All the grants made seek to tackle disadvantage and promote social inclusion, as well as improving the lives of people who live, work and visit London. See the website for full criteria and how to apply.
Listing ID: 2018
Regional office: 9th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UF - Google Maps
Tel: 0845 600 2040
Tel: 020 7587 6600
Fax: 020 7587 6610
Website: www.awardsforall.org.uk
Awards for All is a scheme jointly run by several lottery distributors in England, with applications being considered by nine regional committees. The scheme is administered by the National Lottery Charities Board (known as Community Fund from 8 April) and offers a one-stop-shop service, distributing grants of between £500 and £5,000 to community and voluntary groups for arts, charities, sports or heritage activities. Priority will be given to organisations with an annual income of under £15,000. There are no deadlines for the scheme and it aims to reach decisions within four months of receiving the application.
Listing ID: 2019
Sarah Greig
Tel: 020 8607 4653
Email: sarah.greig@executive-studio.com
Offers impartial practical advice and guidance on information and communications technology. On offer is: a free review of your existing IT systems, with help to purchase and install the right IT solution and access to post implementation technical and business support. You could even qualify for a cash subsidy towards the cost of a new or upgraded IT infrastructure. Skills development training including coaching, support and maintenance. Online business development, broadband connectivity, web presence and electronic trading support. A fully configured personal computer with broadband connection, colour printer, scanner and copier (one per business).
Listing ID: 2021
Carole Thomas, Business Development Officer, Regeneration and Partnerships, LB of Newham, The Town Hall, Barking Road London E6 2RP
Tel: 020 8430 3312
Email: carole.thomas@newham.gov.uk
Small grants of up to £2,500 are now available to support the creative industry sector in Newham.
Listing ID: 2023
Website: www.starpeople.org.uk
People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities from all parts of the United Kingdom can apply for a Millennium award. Funded by the Millennium Commission, Awards are distribited through charities and other organisations with community networks and a track record in grant making.
Listing ID: 2024
Jake at Hackney Council for Voluntary Services
Tel: 020 7923 1962
Small grants up to £5,000 are available for projects based in Hackney. The main criteria are that the project must be local, contribute to regeneration and give value for money.
Listing ID: 2025
Tel: 020 7940 1574
Email: loans@one-london.com
Website: www.one-london.com
Grants are available to businesses that have been trading for at least twelve months and have a set of accounts. The London Business Growth Fund offers loans to individuals in the community who would otherwise be excluded from obtaining finance.
Listing ID: 2027
Link House, 1st and 2nd Floor, 292-308 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1TS - Google Maps
Tel: 0845 6000 787
Fax: 020 7010 1041
Email: info@bllondon.co.uk
Website: www.businesslink.gov.uk
Website: www.bllondon.co.uk
Smart is the Small Business Service (SBS) initiative that provides grants to help individuals and small and medium-sized businesses to make better use of technology and to develop technologically innovative products and processes. Main strands include: Technology Reviews (grants of up to £2,500 for individuals and small and medium-sized firms; Technology Studies (grants of up to £5,000 for individuals and small and medium-sized firms); Micro Projects (grants of up to £10,000 to help individuals and micro-firms; Feasibility Studies (grants of up to £45,000 for individuals and small firms and Development Projects (grants of up to £150,000 for small and medium-sized.
Listing ID: 2028
Contact: Gerald Matthews at HBV Enterprise - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7254 9595
Website: www.hbv.org.uk
The Social Finance Initiative Grant is a one-off payment of between £500 and £3,000 aimed at helping residents of Hackney Wick and Haggerston start up their own businesses. Applicants' businesses must be a new idea or not more than 18 months old.
Listing ID: 2029
Head Office , 18 Park Square East, London, NW1 4LH - Google Maps
Tel: 0800 842842
Fax: 020 7543 1200
Email: info@princes-trust.org.uk
Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Prince's Trust accepts applications from those aged 18-30 who want to start their own business but have been turned down by lenders because of their age, credit record or unemployment. Applications are open to those who are unemployed, underemployed, underskilled, within or leaving the criminal justice system, leaving care, disabled, parenting alone or facing discrimination. The Prince's Trust offers a low interest loan of up to £5,000, test marketing grants of up to £250, grants of up to £1,500 in special circumstances, advice from a volunteer 'Business Mentor' during your first three years of trading and extra support including discounted exhibition space and specialist advice. This year The Prince's Trust will enable more than 4,800 young people to set up in business.
Listing ID: 2032
Jeremy Davenport
Tel: 020 7514 2007
Email: j.davenport@arts.ac.uk
Website: www.arts.ac.uk/business/starting-your-new-business.htm
The Proof of Concept Fund provides finance for creative ideas that have the potential to become commercially successful. Up to £5,000 of support is available to students, alumni (up to 3 years from graduation), staff and researchers of University of the Arts London.
Listing ID: 2475