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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.

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.

A group of children and young adults pose on a stage with arms extended.

The performing arts organisation used a loan to strengthen its infrastructure, expand its award-winning network of children’s drama schools and widen access to their programmes.

Design for a new play area at the Food Museum.

The UK’s only museum dedicated to food is using a loan to support the creation of an outdoor play area inspired by food, farming and nature, to better serve their visitors and improve their financial resilience.

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Acme sought a £500,000 loan in 2025 to support the acquisition and fit-out of a new studio building in Waltham Forest, Billet Road Studios. The property had been completed to shell-and-core standard but remained vacant due to limited demand for its original permitted use as office and ground-floor community space.