REIMAGINE Redditch, the borough’s dedicated Creative People and Places programme, has succeeded in its bid to secure a further £284,171 funding from Arts Council England.
This funding will allow the project to continue its work for one more year, through to March 2026.
Since its inception, Reimagine Redditch has pledged to work with communities to shape and engage with the arts in ways that are meaningful to them.
The organisers hope the extended funding will enable Reimagine Redditch to build on its successes and help to achieve its vision.
Over the additional year, the project will aims to deliver high-quality cultural experiences that resonate with the people of Redditch, while also exploring new and innovative ways to engage even more residents in the arts.
Jan Higgitt, chair of the Reimagine Redditch Consortium, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have secured this additional year of funding from Arts Council England.
“It’s a testament to the incredible work that has been done so far by our team and the amazing response we’ve received from the community.
“This funding will allow us to continue to reimagine what Redditch can be – a place where creativity thrives and where everyone feels able to take part in arts and culture.”
Richard Bromhall, programme director of Reimagine Redditch, said: “This extension of funding is a fantastic opportunity for us to deepen our engagement with people, groups, organisations, and businesses in Redditch’s communities.
“Over the past few years, we’ve seen the transformative power of people-centred creativity in action, achieving a variety of positive social impacts, such as improvements to mental health and a desire from people to get more creative than ever before.
“I am proud of what we have achieved so far, but I know that there is lots more to see and more work to do – and I can’t wait to do more!
“Reimagine Redditch’s role, alongside the local authority, the Cultural Compact, and our community and business partners is to grow creative opportunities in Redditch so that everyone, every single person, no matter their background or experience, has the choice to get creative.”
The funding is equivalent to the year-on-year figure originally awarded to Reimagine Redditch for its first three years.
Visit www.reimagineredditch.org for more information.
