New resource! Our latest webinar explains the changes and new financial reporting requirements for UK charities in 2026. Make sure you're up to speed: figurative.org.uk/resource/web...

New research shows that decarbonising the UK's cultural buildings delivers financial as well as environmental benefits, presenting a clear opportunity to attract new funding into the sector. Download 'The Path to Net Zero' 👇 @figurative-org.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

The Path to Net Zero: Exploring Funding Options for Retrofitting Cultural Buildings - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre

Examining the real world energy and cost savings and ROI from cultural retrofitting projects.

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Does the cultural and creative sector need a new kind of finance? Take part in our survey to support the cultural and creative sector - and be in with a chance to win a £250 charity donation. 👉 Take the survey here: lnkd.in/ebcxgdpA

Our investment, philanthropy & impact teams will be available for 20-minute one-to-one chats, in person or virtually at our Open House day. Whether you’re curious about repayable finance, looking to strengthen your work with philanthropists, or just want to learn more about us – we’d love to talk!

Fran Sanderson, Figurative's CEO, explores the the infinite nature of human creativity as well as the importance of the sector's intangible assets whether that's intellectual property, skills, networks, data, and brand in this article for @artsprofessional.co.uk. You can read the article below ⤵️

Arts Professional@artsprofessional.co.uk · 5mo ago

At a recent international workshop, Figurative’s Fran Sanderson heard someone declare the UK is ‘sitting on a goldmine’, in terms of its cultural assets. But that simple metaphor hides a more complex reality.

Our major match funding campaign, run by our philanthropy development team in collaboration with Big Give is now live! Any donation to arts charities taking part in Arts for Impact & made via BigGive.org between now and 24 March will be doubled! ✨ Find an organisation here: lnkd.in/esKUzr9b ✨

What are the capacity building needs of organisations we fund? 💭 Last year, we surveyed organisations we fund about their capacity building support needs and experiences of 'beyond funding' support. ➡️ Find out more: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/... 🗣️ We'd love to know what you think!

We’re happy to share that Figurative will be speaking at two sessions at this year's @museumsandheritage.com Show. We're presenting on two topics close to our heart Funding the Future: Making Museums Net Zero and Building Financial Resilience: Beyond Grant Dependency. Register for your pass below👇

Museums + Heritage@museumsandheritage.com · 5mo ago

Big news! The Museums + Heritage Show 2026 programme is now LIVE 🎉 Dive into our packed programme and discover what we have in store for you when you visit the Show on 13-14 May at Olympia Events. Find out more & register for your free two-day pass here: show.museumsandheritage.com/2026-program...

If you’re an arts or cultural organisation with a clear social mission that wants to grow, strengthen its assets, or explore new income streams, our fund could support your next steps. If you’d like to explore whether our fund could help your organisation, visit figurative.org.uk/fund/arts-cu...

registrations are still open to join our free January Webinar... 🎦Webinar: Building Financial Resilience 📅 Thursday 29 January | 11:30-12:30 | Free 💫 Book your spot | figurative.org.uk/event/webina...

An important piece of research from @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social in @artsprofessional.co.uk about the the UK's grassroots music venues.

Arts Professional@artsprofessional.co.uk · 7mo ago

More than half of the UK’s grassroots music venues (GMVs) reported no profit in the last year, with action required to stop the sector “haemorrhaging” spaces, Music Venue Trust (MVT) has claimed.

Our big takeaway from December's publication of the Hodge Review is that we at Figurative haven’t shouted enough about who we are and what we do! Read how we are supporting Baroness Margaret Hodge’s vision for a flourishing cultural and creative sector | figurative.org.uk/news/figurat...

How Figurative is supporting Baroness Margaret Hodge's vision for a flourishing cultural sector - Figurative

Our big takeaway from Tuesday’s publication of the Hodge Review is that we at Figurative haven’t shouted enough about who we are and what we do!

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Calling arts & culture charities achieving societal impact! Arts for Impact 2026 with @biggive.bsky.social in partnership with #acefunded Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture is open for applications.! Closing date | 17 December Find out more figurative.org.uk/news/arts-fo...

Applications open for Arts for Impact 2026 - Figurative

Arts & culture charities have until 17 December to apply to take part in the 2026 Arts for Impact match funding campaign, run by FPAC in partnership with Big Give.

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Brilliant work from the Music Venue Trust as ever!

Music Venue Trust@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Our huge, heartfelt thanks to Sam Fender, who’s donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to Music Venue Trust... after already making sure £1 from every ticket on his recent tour went to support grassroots music venues.

The investment period for our Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until 2027! Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i... Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.

Major impact investment fund for cultural and creative sector is extended for two years - Figurative

Figurative has announced that the investment period for its Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until August 2027.

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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

Figurative Launch Event

YouTube video by Arts & Culture Finance by Figurative

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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!

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

🎉 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

The Collaboration Canvas: Tools for Creative Partnerships - Figurative

The Collaboration Canvas - produced with Eastside People – a strategic consultancy for not-for-profits - is a practical collaboration toolkit designed specifically for cultural and creative sector org...

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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...

Figurative granted Charitable Status - Figurative

Figurative is delighted to announce we have been officially registered as an independent charity by Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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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...

The elephant in the corridor - Arts Professional

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.

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We 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.

Arts Council England@artscouncilengland.bsky.social · last yr.

In 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 👇 buff.ly/oKKwtnG

In 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 👇 buff.ly/oKKwtnG

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.

Debbonaire: ‘UK risks losing global reputation for arts excellence’ - Arts Professional

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. Addressing...

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Figurative 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. 👏

Music Venue Properties@musicvenueprop.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

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.

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-... 💫

AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding - Figurative

AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding is a practical webinar exploring the use of AI in the creative and cultural sector and the funding opportunities available. Presentation, discussion and Q&A with representa...

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Creative Mind Funds for Scottish museums is now open - check this out...

Museums Galleries Scotland@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk · last yr.

📢Applications are open for the Creative Minds Fund. Accredited & non-Accredited museums in Scotland can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to develop programming that includes and benefits people experiencing mental health issues. Applications close 9th July 2025. 🔗Find out more: buff.ly/WSNqtI6

Future 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

Good Finance UK@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · last yr.

“The future is Birkenhead”🎶 And Future Yard is making it real, building a thriving music hub for artists, creatives & the community 🎸 With #SocialInvestment from @figurative-org.bsky.social they secured their venue, strengthened their assets & invested in future growth! Read more 👉 buff.ly/nhZ7YGU