House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Arts Council England 2023-2026 Investment Programme: Announcement of National Portfolio Organisations and Investment Principles Support Organisations
07 November 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Michelle Donelan Con Chippenham
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At a glance
Key points
- Arts Council England announces provisional funding outcomes for 990 organisations.
- The total annual funding allocated is 446 million over the next three years.
- The programme aims to enhance cultural engagement outside London and in Levelling Up for Culture Places.
Issue summary
This statement updates the UK Parliament on Arts Council England's (ACE) 2023-26 Investment Programme, announcing provisional funding outcomes for National Portfolio Organisations and Investment Principles Support Organisations.
Action requested
The minister announces that 990 organisations will receive £446 million per annum in funding over the next three years. The programme aims to increase cultural engagement outside London and in designated Levelling Up for Culture Places, with a focus on supporting children and young people and improving diversity in arts leadership.
Key facts
- Arts Council England’s 2023-26 Investment Programme will see £446 million per annum offered over the next three years to 990 organisations.
- Nearly an extra £45 million is invested outside of London annually, rising to nearly £53 million in 2025-26.
- The number of funded organisations outside London has increased by 135 (a net increase).
- Levelling Up for Culture Places funding will rise by 79%, from 107 to 192 organisations, with an investment level increasing by £21.2 million per annum.