We help artists, and creative organisations raise funds for their business or project

How can we help?

Our dedication to strategic development, inclusivity, and attention to detail ensures we can navigate the complex landscape of funders, trusts and foundations.

We use a bespoke approach to support your unique needs so we can help you obtain the income you need to develop your creative project or sustain your business in a way that’s right for you. We can help in the following ways:

  • Searching for and reporting on available funds relevant to your sector and project

  • Reviewing and suggesting improvements to your application

  • Project development to enhance funding success

  • Designing and planning funding journeys

  • Crafting pitches for potential partners

  • Writing and applying for grants

  • Developing funding strategies

We have an impressive track record of fundraising successes for individuals and organisations in the arts and culture sectors.

The average national success rate for grant applications is between 10-20%. We are very proud of our success rate of 42% for our submitted applications.

Working with us will take the overwhelm out of the whole experience of raising funds. You’ll feel supported by people with expertise and increase your chance of success.

  • “Culture Rise are experts at what they do! They helped us navigate a complex grant application for a European touring project. The team was really helpful and knowledgeable and we're excited to continue working with them on our upcoming projects.”

    International Development & Tour Booking Manager, Gandini Juggling

  • “Culture Rise helped us raise £30k from Arts Council to develop a mass participatory project that will take place at the festival. We’re really excited to be working with local communities in Cumbria to create this project and are grateful for the support from Culture Rise to help us make this project happen. Lindsay was so supportive, great with guidance, and ever patient, as well as writing a great bid!”

    Creative Director, Kendal Calling Festival

  • “Culture Rise helped to develop one of our artists projects and submitted a funding bid to help it be realised. The process was smooth and quick and their support took the pressure off our limited capacity.”

    Producer, Back to Ours

  • “We’ve been working with Culture Rise on an Arts Council grant application. The team has been professional, proactive and helpful. We’re very happy with the service and would certainly recommend them to other organisations looking to do similar grant applications”

    Company Director, Balter Festival

  • “We really wanted support from someone who understood arts funding for youth and community projects. Culture Rise shared our passion for the work we do, relieved the limited capacity in our team and got our application written in record time”

    Operational Manager, The Grand

Need help with your funding?

We would love to discuss your needs and discover how we can help you succeed