House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Announcement of Arts Funding as part of the Culture Recovery Fund
13 October 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Caroline Dinenage Con Gosport
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At a glance
Key points
- The government is distributing over 257 million to 1385 cultural organisations as part of the Culture Recovery Fund.
- The Culture Recovery Fund now totals over 360 million.
- The Arts Council has made 115m available for individuals, including freelancers, with applications opening soon.
Issue summary
This statement announces funding allocations from the Culture Recovery Fund to support arts and cultural organisations affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Action requested
The government is distributing over £257 million to 1385 cultural organizations as part of the Culture Recovery Fund, which now totals over £360 million. Additionally, the Arts Council has made £115m available for individuals, including freelancers, with applications opening soon.
Key facts
- Over £257 million distributed to 1385 cultural organisations.
- Total Culture Recovery Fund exceeds £360 million.
- Theatre by the Lake in Keswick receives over £800,000.
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park receives £804,000.
- Arts Council offers over £115m for individuals and freelancers.
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