Partisan receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
Partisan has been awarded £53,594 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
Partisan is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support. £257 million of investment has been announced today as part of the very first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England. Further rounds of funding in the cultural and heritage sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said:
“This funding is a vital boost for the theatres, music venues, museums and cultural organisations that form the soul of our nation. It will protect these special places, save jobs and help the culture sector’s recovery.
“These places and projects are cultural beacons the length and breadth of the country. This unprecedented investment in the arts is proof this government is here for culture, with further support to come in the days and weeks ahead so that the culture sector can bounce back strongly.”
Chair, Arts Council England, Sir Nicholas Serota, said:
“Theatres, museums, galleries, dance companies and music venues bring joy to people and life to our cities, towns and villages. This life-changing funding will save thousands of cultural spaces loved by local communities and international audiences. Further funding is still to be announced and we are working hard to support our sector during these challenging times.”
The Partisan coop, said:
“We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in our Culture Recovery Fund application. This funding allows us to look ahead to the next year with more confidence and gives us the time to try and adapt to the new climate. We would like to thank all of our members and supporters in Manchester and beyond for helping us throughout the crisis, your support means everything. We send solidarity to those organisations not as fortunate as us in securing funding. If there’s any way we can support you then let us know.”