Trusts and Foundations | Harrogate International Festivals

Championing the transformative power of the arts

Grants from trusts and foundations are vital for us to continue our year-round festivals delivery.

Harrogate International Festivals founder described the charity as ‘a moving thing’. Our focus is reaching as many of our communities as possible with the most exciting culture; yet both of those things are constantly evolving. Support from trusts and foundations allow us to be agile addressing areas of need as well as reaching diverse audiences with life-enhancing arts opportunities.

Your support could help Harrogate International Festivals create brighter, healthier and happier lives creating new opportunities through arts and culture.

What we do:

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We have high artistic ambitions

We strive for excellence in the arts, creating work that inspires, challenges, and enriches public life.

We are committed to the social and wellbeing benefits of the arts

We actively promote the role of the arts in improving mental health, social connection, and community cohesion, ensuring our work has a meaningful impact.

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We make the arts accessible to all

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience and participate in the arts, regardless of background or financial means. We provide free and low-cost opportunities alongside ticketed experiences.

Femi Kayode and Tim Weaver at the Crime Festival.

We represent and engage diverse communities

We platform artists and stories from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring our work reflects the richness of society. We actively reach out to underserved audiences and remove barriers to participation.

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We play a vital role in a sustainable arts ecosystem

As a festival and platform, we nurture artists, collaborate with partners, and contribute to a thriving arts sector while ensuring our work delivers tangible public benefit.

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We are entrepreneurial and responsible as a charity

We encourage people to value and support the arts, while ensuring our activities serve the public good. Our pricing and funding model balance sustainability with accessibility, ensuring no one is excluded due to cost.

Our Impact

Discover how we’re changing lives for the better

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With grateful thanks to the following Trusts and Foundations

Friends of the Festivals | Future 50 Foundation | The Dorothy Parkinson Memorial Award

WW Spooner Charitable Trust | GC Armitage Charitable Trust

Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust | In memory of Victor Wild

We welcome the opportunity to explore and build new relationships with funding partners. Get in touch to explore how we could work together – we’d love to hear from you.

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Ways to support

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Donate

Every single donation makes a difference to our future, helping us champion the transformative power of the Arts

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Legacy Giving

A gift for the future, ensuring our work can continue for future generations

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