About Figurative
We believe in the potential of cultural and creative organisations to benefit society, and we connect them with the funds, resources and networks they need to succeed.
Our Vision
We want to see a thriving, inspiring cultural and creative sector generating far-reaching social and economic impact.
Our People
Our team combines extensive investment experience with deep knowledge and appreciation of art and culture.
Our Impact
We help the cultural and creative sector measure its positive impact and link organisations with responsible funding.
Our Story
We have supported culture and creativity since 2015 with a series of pioneering funding and innovation initiatives.
Arts & Culture Impact Fund
£150,000 – £1,000,000
We’re currently accepting applications for an £18 million social impact investment fund for socially driven arts, culture and heritage organisations registered and operating in the UK.
Our Work
We raise and manage funds, support philanthropy, run programmes and offer research and advisory services tailored to the cultural and creative sector.
Explore our open funds and find out if impact investment is right for your organisation.
Expand your philanthropic networks and local partnership opportunities.
Browse our research library exploring how finance, culture and impact intersect.
Latest News & Events
Keep up to date with new announcements and sign up to a range of online and in-person events.
News
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!
News
Each year Figurative hosts Portfolio Day, bringing together the organisations we’ve invested in to share knowledge and discuss sector challenges. Watch our short film to hear directly from organisations including Music Venue Properties, Little Angel Theatre, and Creative Land Trust about their experience working with us.
Event Webinar
Join the team at Figurative for a free webinar exploring financial resilience and repayable finance. Learn how cultural organisations can diversify income and leverage impact investment alongside grants.
News
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.
Latest Case Studies
Music Venue Properties used a £1m secured loan to launch a pioneering initiative bringing grassroots music venues into community ownership.
The theatre company trialled a pay-for-success donor programme underpinned by a co-produced impact framework, enabling the expansion of their schools programme.
The historic institution developed new programmes preserving the voice of Holocaust survivors using novel technology.
The organisation will use social investment to develop its online gift shop capacity and to expand its digital audience.
Latest Resources
Explore our funding, business and impact resources along with selected tools and publications from external sources.
Research Resource
An interactive map showing the extent of Figurative’s work and impact across the UK in supporting the cultural and creative sector through our impact investment and philanthropy development work.
Publication Tools & Templates
Setting the Stage is a comprehensive roadmap for establishing primarily debt focused impact investment funds and initiatives in the CCS. Download the report below.
Publication Tools & Templates
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 organisations in the UK.
Webinar
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 representatives from ACE, Innovate UK Business Connect and Jesse James Agency.
Partner With Us
Help us build a thriving cultural and creative sector as a funder, investor or other expert partner.
Image credits:
Lead images: Central School of Ballet, Paris Gardens, photo by Bill Cooper 2018; UD Music presents Flames Collective/ Amaria. Photo by Alexis Maryon; Image © artFix. Photo by Alba Haut. Click on the links to find out more about our work with these organisations.