Theatre Trust: Small Grants for Theatre Improvements

Grants of up to £7,500 are available to help not-for-profit theatres across the UK carry out small capital projects that improve their resilience, sustainability and accessibility. 

Previous awards have supported venues to: 

• Improve level access to support increased attendance from audiences with limited mobility 
• Replace or install a building management system to improve building management efficiency, reduce energy usage and maximise staff capacity 
• Supply new heating or cooling systems to improve audience and artist experience in the auditorium 
• Improve draught-proofing of windows or doors to retain heat and save costs. 
• Purchase a new hearing loop or stage text systems for audiences with visual and hearing impairments 
• Replace Tungsten with LED lighting and support the purchase of digital lighting operating systems 

Priority is given to projects costing under £250,000, or where the grant is the sole external funder and/or achievable within the total fund awarded.