Local cultural and creative organisations offered boost through Art Council England's multi-year investment

Hastings Borough Council are offering support to organisations making applications for Art Council England's National Portfolio 2023 onwards.

Arts organisations, libraries and museums in England who are a National Portfolio Organisation or Investment Principles Support Organisation could receive regular investment to help deliver their strategies through Arts Council England's National Portfolio 2023-26. The portfolio will provide a backbone to England's creative and cultural provision, with organisations across the country able to submit applications to receive this multi-year investment between 14 February and 26 April 2022.

To help assist Hastings-based organisations, the council's culture team are offering to look at and discuss applications before submission. These informal chats will take place in February and March through Microsoft Teams. To book a space please email culture@hastings.gov.uk.

If organisations are planning on applying but are not currently part of the National Portfolio, they must have an introductory conversation with the Arts Council team before submitting their application. To book an introductory conversation visit www.artscouncil.org.uk.

Cllr Paul Barnett, Hastings Borough Council's lead councillor for Regeneration and Culture, said:

"We are delighted to be able to offer our culture team's assistance with this funding scheme so that as many local organisations as possible can access this investment. This opportunity not only offers a boost for local organisations but also for our community by bringing creative and cultural access to as many people as possible.

"If you think your organisation could be eligible, please take a look at the Art Council website, book a chat with them and also with our culture team."