The Grants Scheme is funded by the Speaker’s Art Fund to contribute to delivering local constituency arts and educational projects with a focus on increasing the understanding of Parliamentary democracy across the UK. The Art Fund isn’t funded through the taxpayer but through income from the sales of Christmas cards and tours of Speaker’s House.
This initiative will offer an opportunity for constituents to bid for £500 to deliver their projects. The first round of applications is open from today until 12 January. Only one entry from each constituency can be considered, and it will include a letter of recommendation from myself
Please see below some of the successful applicants from the last round and what projects their grant funded within their constituency:
“Development of an educational tool including a visual timeline around how LGBQT+ rights have changed over the past 70 years. The artwork will depict information around the lives of LGBTQ+ people. We will work with schools including personal pictures, stories and art to demonstrate how things have moved on in our country”.
Democratic LGBTQ+ History Project
Application supported by Simon Fell MP
“Bexley Nepalese Community aim to work on the promotion of social inclusion and integration for the Nepalese community focusing on social interaction, reducing loneliness, promoting arts, culture and language”.
Bexley Nepalese Community
Application supported by Louie French MP
“Railway Heritage Celebration created a mural celebrating the railway heritage of Darlington as home of the first railway. The project will help the understanding of Parliamentary Democracy in Darlington”.
Arthur Wharton Foundation
Application supported by Peter Gibson MP
“The Battle of Worcester Society will raise awareness amongst all year 6 primary students across Worcester about of the battle of Worcester within the context of the civil wars and the origins of Charles II and Oliver Cromwell”.
The Battle of Worcester Society
Application supported by Robin Walker MP
Please see further information and the application form online here: https://www.parliament.uk/business/commons/the-speaker/speakers-art-fund/speakers-art-fund-democracy-for-all-grant/
