
Elmley Community Arts Fund
This programme is for community groups in Herefordshire and Worcestershire planning arts events or purchases. There are two funds:
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1. Events and Activities: grant up to £2,000
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2. Arts Equipment: grant up to £1,000
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You can apply to either fund using the online form –
https://www.elmley.org.uk/the-elmley-community-arts-fund-application/
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Please ensure that you do not complete the application form until you have read the guidelines thoroughly.
Guidelines – Elmley Community Arts Programme
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The programme is administered on behalf of The Elmley Foundation by the charity Community First in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
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If you have any questions about your eligibility or whether your ideas fit, please contact Community First on 01684 312730, or by email info@comfirst.org.uk. If a matter is urgent please email ceo@comfirst.org.uk
Application Deadlines and decision dates for 2025/26 are as follows:
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Friday 25th April for decision by Friday 9th May
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Friday 25th July for decision by Friday 8th August
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Friday 24th October for decision by Friday 7th November
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Friday 30th January for decision by Friday 13th February 2026
Please ensure that your completed application form is submitted by 5pm on the deadline date.

Latest Elmley Grants News!

The Elmley Foundation is an independent grantmaking charity which supports the arts in the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
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The purpose of The Elmley Foundation is to continue the tradition of encouragement of all forms of the arts, crafts and design which has been associated with Madresfield Court over many generations. In doing so, the Foundation perpetuates Madresfield’s considerable influence on the cultural life of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
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And now the Elmley Community Arts Fund is now available to apply for online allowing the process to be more efficient and effective. Please see links above to apply!!!