The Linbury Trust renews support for our Small Grants Programme
We are pleased to announce that The Linbury Trust will continue as the primary funder of the grant scheme.
The funding, which totals £450,000, will see The Linbury Trust continue its relationship as the primary funder the Small Grants Programme until 2028.
The programme funds not-for-profit theatres, supporting projects designed to make a big impact to resilience, sustainability, accessibility or improving the diversity of audiences. Following an initial pilot programme in 2021, The Linbury Trust committed to three years’ funding from 2022-2025.
To date, the scheme has supported more than 100 theatres across the UK including Citizens Theatre, Glasgow; Eden Court, Inverness, Hackney Theatre, London; Liverpool’s Royal Court; Rich Mix, London; Theatr Brycheiniog, Powys; York Theatre Royal; and YouthAction Northern Ireland, Belfast.
Projects funded have included installing Changing Places toilets, fixing leaky roofs, upgrading to energy efficient lighting and installing immersive technology equipment to broadcast performances.