Organisations in Truro and Falmouth have been awarded £952,046 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
£257 million of investment has been announced today as part of the very first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England. Further rounds of funding in the cultural and heritage sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks.
In Truro and Falmouth the funding was split between, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, which received, £485,000, Cornwall Music Service Trust, which received £248,000 and Truro Business Hub Ltd, which received £218,546.
Truro and Falmouth MP Cherilyn Mackrory said:
“Today’s news is a great outcome for organisations such as the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, in Falmouth, and will doubtless help the amazing team there in their efforts to recover and come back stronger than ever from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“I look forward to seeing the team there later this week to discuss how they are going to use this funding and will continue to do all I can to ensure this sector, as well as others across Cornwall, continue to benefit from Government support at this difficult time.”
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said:
“This funding is a vital boost for the theatres, music venues, museums and cultural organisations that form the soul of our nation. It will protect these special places, save jobs and help the culture sector’s recovery.
“These places and projects are cultural beacons the length and breadth of the country. This unprecedented investment in the arts is proof this government is here for culture, with further support to come in the days and weeks ahead so that the culture sector can bounce back strongly.”
Chair, Arts Council England, Sir Nicholas Serota, said:
“Theatres, museums, galleries, dance companies and music venues bring joy to people and life to our cities, towns and villages. This life-changing funding will save thousands of cultural spaces loved by local communities and international audiences. Further funding is still to be announced and we are working hard to support our sector during these challenging times.”