Ipswich's only independent news website
We publish the stories that matter and champion everything that's good about our town – without the ads, popups or tracking
Four Ipswich-based organisations will deliver projects focused on racial equality, youth offending, and making the arts more accessible to disabled and disadvantaged children as part of Suffolk's £500,000 cultural funding boost.
Why it matters: The funding will support grassroots initiatives that directly impact local communities, from helping young offenders to supporting disabled children.
The big picture: Suffolk County Council has awarded grants to 33 arts organisations and museums across the county, following a rigorous selection process that saw 131 applications requesting £2 million in total.
By the numbers:
£20,000 awarded to Red Rose Chain for theatre activities with disabled and disadvantaged children
£20,000 to Aspire Black Suffolk for addressing racial inequalities through arts and education
£14,950 to The Hive for amplifying diverse voices across Ipswich
£9,000 to Ipswich Community Media for engaging young offenders in music and media
What they're saying: "We are thrilled to be supporting such a diverse range of creative and cultural projects through the Culture Project Fund," said Cllr Philip Faircloth-Mutton, Cabinet Member for Environment, Communities and Equality at Suffolk County Council.
"As well as some higher-profile organisations, it's wonderful that lots of smaller projects, which often get overlooked for funding, will also benefit," he added.
The wider impact: Beyond Ipswich, successful projects include:
£18,869 for Furtherfield's youth environmental project in Felixstowe
£9,800 for "Don't Knock the Dock", celebrating Felixstowe dock workers
Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum's virtual tour development
Dunwich Museum's Next Steps project
What's next: Small grants of up to £1,500 are still available for arts organisations and museums across Suffolk.
We can't do this without you!
If you value strong, free, independent local media that fights tirelessly for our town, please consider contributing just £24 per year
