Funding organisations for film and moving image in the UK
Funding organisations in the UK.
UK Film Council
The UK Film Council was established by the Government in 2000 as a new strategic agency for developing the film industry and film culture in the UK
Arts Council England
Arts Council England has new grants, which are for individuals, arts organisations, national touring and other people who use the arts in their work. Attic Learning
The Attic Learning bursary is offering £15,000 worth of development to the UK school that proposes the best interactive idea First Light
At First Light, we fund and inspire the making of short films by young people in the UK, reflecting the diversity of their lives
Mediabox
The aim of the fund is to give 13-19 year olds lifelong skills in media production, opportunities to boost their social and personal development, and a platform for their voices to be heard.
Nesta
NESTA was set up by Act of Parliament in 1998 to help maximise this country's creative and innovative potential. We are funded by an endowment from the National Lottery and use the interest to back people of exceptional talent and imagination. We do our best to offer the support they need to explore new ideas, develop new products and services, or experiment with new ways of nurturing creativity in science, technology and the arts. Children's Film and Television Foundation Enterprises Ltd
Finances script development for children's and family films and television
Big Lottery Young People’s Fund (Organisations)
This fund makes grants to voluntary and community groups to run local projects. Culture online
Culture online is an innovative initiative to increase access to, and participation in, arts and culture. It brings together cultural organisations with cutting-edge technical providers to create projects that will delight adults and children of all ages and backgrounds.
Future Builders
Futurebuilders is the government’s £125 million investment fund (backed by the Home Office) aiming to increase the role that the voluntary and community sector plays in the delivery of public services.
Y Speak Consultation Fund
Awarded by the Department for Education and Skills, the Y Speak Consultation Fund gives children and young people the chance to have their say about policies and services which affect them.
Skillset
Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries (broadcast, film, video, interactive media and photo imaging)
UK Media Team
MEDIA is a six year programme of the European Union to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase international circulation of European audiovisual product. EM Media
The media development agency for the East Midlands region of the UK Film London
Film London is the new strategic agency for all forms of film and audiovisual work in the capital Glasgow Film Office
Aims to encourage production work in Glasgow, and has also been extremely active in supporting independent film and television production in the Strathclyde
area Isle of Man Film Commission
Isle of Man Film offers potential production finance, a wide variety of natural locations, a purpose-built sound stage and a film-friendly Government North West Vision
The media development agency for the North West region of the UK Northern Film & Media
The screen agency for the North East of England
Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission
Aims to accelerate the development of a dynamic and sustainable film and television industry in Northern Ireland Scottish Screen
Formed in 1997, Scottish Screen is one of the longest-established UK funding bodies, preceding most other UK agencies Screen East
Screen East's aim is to support enjoyment and understanding of the media as much as it is to encourage innovative production, attract location shoots and build a sustainable and dynamic media sector in the eastern counties Screen South
The media development agency for the southern coastal counties UK Screen West Midlands
Created in 2001, Screen West Midlands is the regional agency for all screen media in the West Midlands Screen Yorkshire
Founded in 2003, Screen Yorkshire aims to develop the film, broadcast, computer games and digital media industries in Yorkshire Sgrîn
The screen agency for Wales
Sloan Commissioning Fund - for producers of scientific films
The Sundance Institute
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation
The Foundation's primary concern is to address issues of inequality and disadvantage, particularly in relation to young people. Support concentrates on projects in the UK which respond to these challenges through the arts and education. The Prince's Trust
If you have a good idea for a business, but can't get funding and you are aged 18 - 30, the Prince's Trust can help, with low interest loans, grants and mentors. Al Fayed Charitable Foundation
This Foundation will consider applications for projects under the themes: Community, Children, Health and General Baring Foundation
The Baring will support work which will lead to a significant and lasting change in the effectiveness of an organisation by improvements to its strategy, structure, systems or skills. Chase Charity
This Charity will only support registered charities that show community initiatives meeting local needs. Eranda Foundation
The policy of the foundation is to promote original research and support the continuation of existing research into medicine and education, growth and development of the arts and promotion of social welfare Ernest Cook Trust
Ernest Cook Trustees make grants for educational purposes to organisations which are themselves charitable or not-for-profit. Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
The Foundation's Education programme covers two broad areas of interest: New approaches to education and hard-to-reach learners Foyle Foundation
The Trustees will support organisations or projects in the United Kingdom which benefit Learning Geoffrey Woods Charitable Trust
This Trust considers Activities focused around Education or Youth Garfield Weston Foundation
A broad range of activities in the fields of education, youth, the arts, health (including research), and other areas of general benefit to the community can be funded. Gulbenkian Foundation
The Gulbenkian Foundation has four funds relating to Arts, Education, Social Welfare and Anglo Portuguese Relations Local Network Fund for Children and Young People
The Local Network Fund for Children and Young People provides small grants and capacity building support for small voluntary organisations working with children and young people.
Hedley Foundation
Considers applications with an emphasis on youth activities. Jerwood Foundation
The Jerwood Foundation gives money for capital to projects that include the arts and education. Lloyds TSB Foundation
This Foundation aims to promote capacity building, and strategic and collaborative working within the voluntary sector. Mackintosh Foundation
This Foundation will consider application for projects within the fields of Theatre and the Arts or Children and Education. Percy Bilton Charity
Only groups registered as charities, or youth organisations registered with their local authority may apply. Peter Moores Foundation
This foundation funds youth and education projects. Ragdoll Foundation
The primary purpose is to make grants for charitable purposes Ronald McDonald House Charities
Organizations seeking funding should have a specific program which directly improves the health and well being of children (ages 0-21 years) Community Learning Awards - Microsoft
The deadline for 2005 has now passed BT Schools awards
The BT Schools Awards reward schools that can demonstrate their commitment
to BT’s mission: To help everyone in the UK understand and enjoy the benefits of improved interpersonal communication skills. The Big Boost
If you're aged 11-25, and have an idea that will benefit your community, we can help get your project off the ground.
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