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Figurative drives impact, investment and innovation in the cultural and creative sector. More information at figurative.org.uk.
Map of the UK with a selection of lightly coloured circles demonstrating where organisations are that Figurative has supported.
As part of our anniversary, we've created an interactive map to shine a spotlight on the organisations we've supported across the cultural sector - from community theatres transforming young lives to museums preserving our heritage.
🔎 Explore our map here: figurative.org.uk/resource/cel...
Figurative is a new charity specialising in social impact investing for arts and culture organisations.
To learn how we can work with you, watch our story here: youtu.be/Dc-IZ_oqkG4?...
#ArtsAndCulture #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #CreativeIndustries #CulturalSector #Philanthropy
Last year, Figurative launched as an independent not-for-profit, spinning out of Nesta with a bold mission: to revolutionise arts funding & build financial resilience across the cultural & creative sector.
Check out our infographic for a snapshot of our work, to see what the team have been up to!
✨ Figurative would like to thank our collaborators Upkar Arora, Jayne Lovelock, Annabelle Camp, Lisa Alberti, David Maggs, and the team at Metcalf Foundation for their invaluable insights throughout this process.
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Five dancers posed on stage in a dramatic position with a dark red lighting. Text reads: Setting the Stage - A Guide to Creating Impact Investment Initiatives in the Cultural and Creative Sectors.
We're excited to be publishing our new guide Setting the Stage today! The guide offers actionable guidance for funders, policymakers & cultural sector leaders considering impact investment initiatives.
➡️ figurative.org.uk/resource/set...
#CulturalImpactInvestment #ArtsFinance #CreativeEconomy
The Collaboration Canvas is a practical toolkit for UK cultural & creative orgs - from informal alliances to full mergers. Huge thanks to our contributors & brilliant case studies Creative Newham, Diverse City, Cirque Bijou & Fabric who brought the report to life. Download rb.gy/3gpmow
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🎉 We're thrilled to share our latest free resource: The Collaboration Canvas: Tools for Creative Partnerships. Created with @eastside-people.bsky.social to demystify collaboration & unlock new opportunities. Download: rb.gy/3gpmow
#CollaborationCanvas #CulturalSector #ArtsCollaboration #UKCreatives
We’re delighted to share that we have been officially registered as an independent charity by Charity Commission for England and Wales!
✨ You can read more about our new status here: figurative.org.uk/news/figurat...
When it comes to culture and the creative industries, any new government strategy provokes new questions. The latest Creative Industries Sector Plan is no exception, writes Jason Jones-Hall. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
24.07.2025 11:37 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0We are delighted to have been chosen as one of six cultural organisations to feature as a case study in the Private Investment in the Cultural Sector report, commissioned by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social to explore our work bringing more private investment into the cultural & creative sector.
02.07.2025 15:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0In the latest Private Investment in Culture Survey, The Audience Agency finds that private investment – although growing – is outweighed by rising costs.
It shows that, in the mixed funding model of the creative sector, public funding is key.
Read more 👇
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The UK’s culture sector is under threat, and the country is at risk of losing its global reputation for excellence, former Shadow Culture Secretary Thangam Debbonaire has told parliament.
30.06.2025 15:50 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0Figurative is delighted to support @musicvenueprop.bsky.social (MVP) with a second impact investment loan of £500,000. MVP has impact across the UK as it brings grassroots music venues under community ownership, protecting their vital contributions to local neighbourhoods & the UK’s music scene. 👏
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Music Venue Properties (MVP) is pleased to confirm that we will receive a second £500,000 loan from impact investment group Figurative, longstanding supporters of our mission to secure the future of UK grassroots music venues.
24.06.2025 17:04 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1Huge thanks to all our brilliant speakers! @oonaghtweets.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social England, Emma Cooper @innovateuk.bsky.social UK, Jesse Ringham @ Jesse James Agency and Nema Hart @artscouncilengland.bsky.social England. 👏
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If you missed our practical webinar exploring the use of AI in the creative & cultural sector and the funding opportunities available - you can now watch the webinar here! figurative.org.uk/resource/ai-...
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Creative Mind Funds for Scottish museums is now open - check this out...
12.06.2025 09:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Future Yard are just one of the many brilliant arts and cultural organisations we support through impact investment. Thanks for sharing @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social!
You can find out more about what we do here: www.figurative.org.uk
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay and later this summer, we're going to share new research commissioned by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and the @creativepec.bsky.social with partners Renew Culture, Buro Happold & MGAC.
Sign up to our newsletter to find out more! figurative.org.uk/newsletter-s...
A very apt article - next week we're holding a free online webinar exploring the use of AI in the creative and cultural sector. Visit our website for more ➡️https://figurative.org.uk/event/webinar-ai-rd/
#art #culture #AI
ICYMI: NERC unveils ambitious 10-year vision as it celebrates 60 years #NERC #AcademicSky
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Many of the brilliant arts and cultural organisations we support through our financing just couldn't survive without the many wonderful volunteers who give up their precious time. Thank you! 👏#VolunteersWeek #arts #culture #creativeindustries volunteersweek.org
03.06.2025 12:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0In partnership with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
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Green, blue, yellow and coral coloured shapes on a white background, text reads: Webinar AI R&D: Beyond Funding. Thursday 12 June, 1-2pm, free
There’s still time to sign up for our free webinar next week, exploring AI Research and Development in the cultural and creative sector!
Webinar – AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding
Thursday 12 June | 1–2pm | Free
➡️ Book your place here – lnkd.in/e-ScbzAK
We hope you can join us!
A brilliant initiative! Definitely something to check out...
21.05.2025 08:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thanks for sharing!
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Join us for a free webinar, in partnership with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, exploring AI R&D in the cultural and creative sector as well as funding opportunities available to support AI-driven innovation in response to this rapidly evolving field.
Book Now! | figurative.org.uk/event/webina...
'Middle classes continue to dominate arts workforce and audiences'
The Stage reports on Creative PEC's latest State of the Nations research publication: ‘Arts, Culture and Heritage: Recent Trends in UK Workforce and Engagement in England.’ Read more: www.thestage.co.uk/news/middle-...
If you're a not-for profit theatre organisation exploring Theatre Tax Relief options - you should read this! Rachel Green, our Chief Investment Officer, explains how Figurative can help theatre's navigate waiting for relief....
#theatre #UKTheatre #arts #culture #dance #TheatreTaxRelief #innovation
Our CEO Fran Sanderson talked to @thestage.co.uk about Figurative's new scheme designed to support the UK not-for-profit theatre industry.
#theatre #TheatreTaxRelief #arts #culture #UKTheatre
