About
The Fenton Arts Trust is a UK charity focused on the encouragement and support of the creative arts, specifically supporting artists at the beginning of their careers. Founded in 1986 by Shu-Yao Fenton in memory of her husband Colin, a collector of antiques and pictures and dedicated supporter of the arts, the Trust expanded considerably after receiving a substantial endowment from her estate following her death in 2000. Each year the Trust supports approximately thirty to forty beneficiaries across various creative disciplines including music, theatre, visual arts, and dance.
Funding Opportunities
Fenton Arts Trust Grant Programme
The Fenton Arts Trust provides grants to support creative arts projects and practitioners in the UK. The Trust receives between 300-400 applications annually and funds approximately 60-80 projects per year. Trustees meet three times annually (Spring, Summer, and Autumn) to review applications. The Trust supports both individual artists and formal organisations/groups working in the creative arts sector. Applications must demonstrate clear alignment with the Trust's funding criteria as outlined on their website. The decision process typically takes a minimum of 6 months from application to funding confirmation, and most funds for each financial year (April-March) are committed by the Summer meeting. Applications received after the end of June are unlikely to be funded within the current financial year.
Fenton Arts Trust Grant
The Fenton Arts Trust provides grants for encouragement and support of the creative arts. The Trust receives between 300 and 400 applications each year and carefully considers proposals that fall within the limited scope of their work. Applications are evaluated based on whether they meet the Trust's criteria, demonstrate thorough consideration, and are clearly expressed. The Trust emphasizes that proposals must demonstrate adherence to any ongoing Covid-19 restrictions and align with what they support. Trustees meet three times a year to consider applications, with a minimum of 6 months typically elapsing before decisions are made and funds become available. In most financial years (April-March), almost all funds in the current budget are committed by the summer, so applicants are advised to plan at least half a year ahead. Approximately 60-80 applications per year (20% of total applications) are considered in detail by the Trustees, with successful applicants notified as soon as possible after trustee meetings.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 2
- Active Now
- 2
- Source Domain
- fentonartstrust.org.uk
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