The arts are at the heart of social communities, they are a vehicle for the imagination and they influence our attitudes to each other. At every level, participation in the arts, whether as an audience member or hands on participant, strengthens communities and enriches local life. This fund will support existing arts activities and empower communities to initiate projects of their own.

Arts for Change will provide a source of support that can be relied on, that is simple to apply for and that will make an impact on small scale grass roots community and arts organisations. The fund will be open to applications from charities, groups or individuals and will support artistic activity that is for the benefit of the community. This fund will support existing arts activities and empower communities to initiate projects of their own.