About
The Leche Trust is a charitable trust that supports the performing arts, heritage conservation, and training for young professionals in both fields. The Trust provides funding through its main grants programme, believing that the arts and artists make the world a better place. For heritage conservation, they support the conservation of historically, artistically and culturally significant buildings and objects dating from before 1837 that are in urgent need of remedial treatment and are in public or charitable ownership.
Funding Opportunities
Heritage Conservation Grants
The Leche Trust's Heritage Conservation Grants support the conservation of historically, artistically and culturally significant buildings and objects dating from before 1837 that are in urgent need of remedial treatment. Items must be in public or charitable ownership and accessible to the public. These grants typically fund the conservation of historic objects, works of art and architectural decorations and fittings of artistic merit, including individual paintings, sculpture and monuments, wall paintings and non-structural architectural fittings such as decorative plaster work and panelling. The program also considers applications relating to archaeological finds, items within archives and libraries, and other decorative art objects. Applications must be accompanied by a fully costed estimate and condition assessment carried out by an appropriately qualified conservator, normally Accredited with the Institute of Conservation (ICON). The Trust also supports applications to fund costs related to the completion of a full conservation survey and assessment, in cases where a more detailed understanding of conservation priorities and potential works is required. Grants are paid on completion of the project, and recipients must acknowledge the Leche Trust in any publicity material connected to the project.
Performing Arts Grants
The Leche Trust Performing Arts Grants programme supports the arts and artists to make the world a better place. The programme funds new works in performing arts including the commissioning, development, production and performance of new works in music, theatre, dance and performance across all genres. It also supports artists' professional development through programmes that address clear needs or gaps in development for early or mid-career artists. The Trust aims for excellence across both priorities and prefers to give grants to smaller projects or specific elements of projects where their contribution can have a greater impact. Grants are typically around £4,000, sometimes smaller and rarely larger. The programme is particularly keen to ensure grant-making is spread throughout the UK, with a focus on encouraging applications from outside London and Southeast England. Applicants must be UK registered charities or local authority-run venues with a turnover of less than £1.5 million per annum. The Trust does not fund applications from individuals, CICs, or organizations with income exceeding £1.5 million. Projects must primarily involve professional artists over 18, take place in the UK, and have a direct public outcome. The programme does not support capital developments, equipment purchases, visual arts projects, or projects where the primary purpose is health, therapy, or social welfare. Organizations that have received a grant must wait two years before reapplying.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
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- Source Domain
- lechetrust.org
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