Arts & Culture Finance is now part of Figurative

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We support cultural and creative organisations across the UK, from grassroots music and arts venues to major theatre and dance companies, museums and heritage sites.

We work with organisations that can demonstrate a clear social mission, good governance and solid business planning. Our funds and programmes are currently focused on the UK, but our research and advisory services are available internationally.

Take a look at our case studies for examples of the inspiring organisations and projects in our portfolio. If you think your organisation could benefit from our support, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Latest Case Studies

Explore our portfolio to learn how our investments and programmes support cultural organisations of all types.

Figurative CEO Fran Sanderson was invited to Taipei to speak about the development and impact of cultural and creative industries.

The historic Manchester music venue approached Figurative to refinance its existing loans, develop its event management system, and acquire the lease of an adjacent grassroots venue and pub.

A woman holds a guitar with the word 'SAFE' on the back, next to a sign saying 'The Ferret'.

Music Venue Properties used a £1m secured loan to launch a pioneering initiative bringing grassroots music venues into community ownership.

Figurative’s philanthropy development team partnered with the Middlesbrough Cultural Partnership to help revitalise the city’s creative sector and increase local philanthropic support.