Third Round of Small Grants Announced by the Theatres Trust

This current round of grants provides assistance to five local and community-based theatres across the UK.

Grants have been awarded to:

Mhora Samuel, Director of The Theatres Trust, said: "It's great to be entering the second year of our Small Grants Scheme. Last year we were able to help 12 theatres who needed to undertake urgent repairs and improvements. Once again I'd like to thank the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation and Judy Craymer for their generous donations to our Theatres Protection Fund which have made it possible to award our grants. I'm also delighted that our third round of grants is going to such a range of theatres across the length and breadth of the nation."

Rob Dickins CBE, Chair of The Theatres Trust, said: "The Theatres Trust Trustees and I would like to ask everyone who cares about the future of theatres to donate now to our Theatres Protection Fund. Your donations will help ensure The Theatres Trust is able to secure a more sustainable future for theatre buildings. If your theatre matters to you, then please help!"

Kate Carmichael, Resources Adviser of The Theatres Trust, said: "Interest in our Small Grants Scheme has been so encouraging. The Trust received over 50 grant applications in the first year, and standards are really high."

The Trust's Small Grants Scheme helps theatres in need and at risk address urgent building repairs, improve their operational viability, introduce environmental improvements, and enhance physical accessibility. Trustees of The Theatres Trust will meet again in October 2013 to consider further Small Grants Scheme awards.

For more details contact Kate Carmichael, [email protected]

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