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Creative Exchange – Meet the Funders!
13 May 2026 — 12:30:00 to 15:30:00
Venue: The Meeting Rooms at Wakefield Exchange
Join us for Meet the Funders!
Many of you have told Creative Wakefield that fundraising is a priority. Following their recent Fundraising Surgeries they invite you to meet two of the largest national funders in the Arts, Culture & Heritage Sector who invest millions of pounds each year in Creative People and Projects.
They are delighted to welcome Arts Council England and the National Heritage Lottery Fund for a creative networking and practical information session. At this session you will:
Discover open funding programmes including:
Developing Your Creative Practice
National Lottery Project Grants
National Lottery Heritage Grants
Hear directly from Arts & Heritage Funders about what matters to them and how to improve your chance of success when applying for a grant.
Find out about their application processes and the do’s and don’ts of grant applications.
Ask questions and receive helpful advice and guidance.
Prepare for your next creative step.
Chat to the friendly team at Creative Wakefield.
Network with other creatives, share knowledge and form peer support groups.
Book your spot: Creative Exchange - Meet the Funders! - Creative Wakefield