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.
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 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.
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
Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture recently (March 10th) hosted its second annual philanthropy conference, The Power of Place: Cultural Philanthropy in 2026 in Manchester. Find out more about the event here.
Event News
Join us for a free half-day conference exploring the power of place-based cultural philanthropy to drive meaningful change.
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.
Latest Case Studies
Explore our portfolio to learn how our investments and programmes support cultural organisations of all types.
Watch our short film to hear directly from cultural and creative organisations including Music Venue Properties, Little Angel Theatre, and Creative Land Trust about their experience working with us.
Little Angel Theatre received a Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) cash-flow loan in summer 2024, which helped maintain its cash position during its seasonal low and supported ongoing investment in upcoming productions.
Wild Rumpus sought a £150,000 investment from Figurative to support a strategic shift in direction. The funding would enable the organisation to diversify its income through commissions, touring work, and new events, build financial reserves to navigate seasonally quiet periods, and undertake essential redevelopment of its facilities.
The second Arts for Impact match-funding campaign supporting UK arts and culture charities that deliver social impact, led by the Figurative Philanthropy team in partnership with Big Give
Latest Resources
Explore our funding, business and impact resources along with selected tools and publications from external sources.
Webinar
A webinar exploring how socially driven organisations might adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset – such as leveraging impact investment such as repayable finance.
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 Research 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.
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.