READING BOROUGH COUNCIL · Awarded contract

Awarded

Award of Three Cultural Commissioning Contracts for Community Arts and Heritage Programmes in Reading

Awarded 30 Jun 2018

Awarded30 Jun 2018

Value£45,000.00

SupplierMuseum of English Rural Life- University of Reading,Parents and Children Together (PACT),Reading Repertory Theatre

AgencyREADING BOROUGH COUNCIL

RegionSouth East

CategoryArts & Culture

Ended 7y 4mo ago12mo term

Awarded 30 June 2018Expired 29 June 2019

About

Reading Borough Council awarded contracts to Museum of English Rural Life- University of Reading, Parents and Children Together (PACT), and Reading Repertory Theatre for the delivery of arts, culture and heritage community programmes by, with and for disadvantaged Reading residents.

The programmes aim to improve life chances and quality of life by addressing social challenges and enhancing health, well-being and economic success, with a focus on hard-to-reach groups less likely to access cultural opportunities.

The contracts are part of the Reading, Place of Culture initiative supported by the Great Place Scheme and funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and Historic England.

For 2018/19, three Cultural Commission funds of £15,000 each were awarded, with a total contract value of £45,000, each for a 12-month term.

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