Idlewild Trust
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Idlewild Trust is an independent grant-making trust that runs two grants programmes supporting specific areas within conservation and the arts.
Arts: Nurturing Early-Stage Professionals - their grants support training opportunities for emerging professionals, working creatively and backstage, within the performing and visual arts, post-training, and at an early stage in their career.
Conservation: Objects and Works of Art - their grants support the conservation of cultural heritage of recognized national and international importance in museums, libraries, galleries, historic buildings, or landscapes accessible to the public. Priority will be given to applications that include a knowledge sharing element as an outcome of the project.
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Geographical areas funded: UK
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Arts programme: the programme should benefit participants aged 18 or over who have already completed their education to the highest level available in their chosen discipline. Organisations applying should be arts sector UK Registered Charities with a proven track record for excellence in their field.
Conservation programme: Works must be in museums, galleries, and historic buildings or their grounds, and be accessible to the public. Priority will be given to applications that include a knowledge sharing element as an outcome of the project. A Conservation Report by an independent and accredited conservator needs to be completed before you apply. Organisations applying must be UK Registered Charities or national museums that are UK Exempt Charities. The Idlewild Trust no longer funds conservation projects submitted by places of worship.
- Minimum annual income:
- £5,000
When to apply
Applications are currently closed.
Applications for Round 2 open on Monday 7 December 2026, with the deadline for applications on Friday 12 February 2027 at midday.
How to apply
Please register on the grant portal on Idlewild Trust’s website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training Heritage and building preservation
Beneficiaries funded: General public Young people
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