Maria Caulfield, Member of Parliament for Lewes, is thrilled to welcome the £69,000 funding for Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft.
The Cultural Development Fund aims to level up through investment in culture. The fund unlocks local growth and productivity, promotes economic and social recovery from the impact of Covid-19, and regenerates communities through capital investment in transformative place-based creative and cultural initiatives.
This is the third round of the Cultural Development Fund, bringing the total amount of investment to £76.9 million, with 20 projects receiving funding. Places like Barnsley, Worcester, Plymouth, Stockport and the Isle of Wight received transformative funding through rounds one and two, creating jobs, unlocking economic growth and making places more attractive to live, work and visit.
Maria Caulfield MP said:
“I am delighted that the Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft have received £69,000 in funding from the Conservative Government’s Cultural Investment Fund.
Over 70 cultural venues, museums and libraries are being supported with £60 million boost.
It is so important that the museum is being recognised as it’s so important to the community, and I very much look forward to visiting Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft again to see how the funding assists them moving forward.”
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said:
“This investment will help to level up access to arts and culture for everyone, no matter where they live.
Culture helps us create lifelong memories with our families and friends, provides entertainment and joy, and allows us to explore the world around us in new and exciting ways. It can also boost tourism, support local business and drive local economic growth.
This funding will support brilliants arts organisations to upgrade their venues and create new projects that will be at the heart of their communities.”