Arts & Culture Finance is now part of Figurative

Advisory

We offer bespoke support for organisations and funders looking to develop their impact and funding models and achieve their goals.

Our Expertise

Our team is uniquely positioned at the nexus of the impact, finance, philanthropic and creative sectors. We understand where their goals and needs intersect, and therefore where opportunities exist. We have extensive experience of raising and managing investment funds, leading cultural fundraising campaigns, designing world-leading innovation programmes, and creating impact frameworks tailored to the complexities and nuances of the cultural and creative sector.

We offer pragmatic, expert advisory services to organisations and funders around the world, with a view to creating a global community of practice around impact investing in the cultural and creative sectors.

How We Can Help

Examples of our advisory offer include:

  • Advice on setting up impact investment funds for the arts.
  • Impact strategies and measurement frameworks for cultural sectors and subsectors.
  • Programme development support and consultancy.
  • Networking opportunities and cross-sector introductions.
  • Expert speakers at conferences and events.
  • Advice on how to attract philanthropic gifts.
  • Development of place-specific networks of arts supporters and would-be supporters.
  • Research into arts philanthropy, including what motivates donors and how sector models might evolve to attract new supporters.

We can tailor our services to your requirements, so don’t hesitate to start a conversation with us.

Our People

Our team combines extensive investment experience with deep knowledge and appreciation of art and culture.

Director of International Advisory at Figurative

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Project Lead, Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture

Latest Case Studies

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

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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.

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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.

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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

The leading not-for-profit arts and education organisation approached Figurative for an investment to support its operations following a major capital development project.

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Project INC, student tutorial. Image courtesy of Pinc College. Find out more about our work with the organisation here.