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There will be an extension of our 2023-26 National Portfolio Investment Programme to the end of March 2027. All those we currently support through this programme will be able to apply for an extension to their funding. We plan to share more information in spring 2024.

Get the headlines

Get the headlines

Find out more about which organisations we’re investing in and what this means for both creativity and culture, and people living in England. 

Our Chair Sir Nick Serota and our CEO Darren Henley OBE introduce the 2023-26 Investment Programme.

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Photo by Loves Sea Folk – Rachel Dadd and Kitty MacFarlane. Theatre Orchard - Culture Weston. Photo by Adam Leppard
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The full transcript of the press conference.

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Photo by KARST Youth Hip Hop Yoga Cypher with Undakova, part of I Am My Own Primal Parent exhibiton Photo © Dom Moore
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The story of what our 2023-26 Investment Programme looks like.

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Photo by Market Hall immersive dome. Image courtesy Real Ideas Organisation CIC Photo © Jay Stone
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Darren Henley breaks down our investment and what it means for the creative and cultural sector

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Photo by The Hatchling - Trigger. Photo credit Dom Moore.
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The investment

The investment 

We’re investing £445 million each year in 985 organisations, including music venues, galleries, museums, arts centres, libraries and more.

Whoever you are, wherever you live, whatever your passion, there’ll be something nearby to inspire you.

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Photo by Eden Arts- Winter Droving Festival © Graham Wynne
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Resources for applicants

All the information you need about working with us while we fund you

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Photo by The Festival of Making - © Mark Carline
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Next steps you can take after receiving your decision

Manchester Library
Photo by Manchester Library
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Refer back to the guidance for applicants

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Photo by Lightpool Festival 2022 © Martin Bostock
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Refer back to the guidance for applicants

A child dressed for carnival stands in front of a parade
Photo by Culture Mix Arts Ltd: Carnival of the World, 2018 (C) Robert Varga Peterson
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Refer back to the guidance for applicants

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Photo by Photo © Joel Chester Fildes
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Photo by Emergency Exit Arts - Thamesmead 50th Birthday. Photo © Emergency Exit Arts
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