The William Syson Foundation

To help provide opportunities for practice and enjoyment of the arts, and to assist and encourage the country’s next generation of musical and artistic talent.

Funding available: Small Grants (up to £5000), Large Grants (from £5001), Proactive grants programme, Scholarship or bursary funding via specific institutions, Award schemes for individuals.

Activities which fall within our charitable purposes include the following:

  • Visual arts, meaning works of art created to be appreciated by sight, such as painting, sculpture, and film-making;
  • Performing arts, meaning creative activity performed in front of an audience, such as music, drama, theatre, and dance;
  • Literature;
  • Heritage, where there is a significant element of the Arts included.

There is no deadline for submissions, but applicants should be aware that it may take up to four months to receive a decision.

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