Supporting need. Releasing potential. Making a difference.
Gane Trust is a grant-making organisation promoting arts, crafts, design, social care and well-being.
We invest in people, through Gane grants, to develop their creative talent, foster innovation, and improve the quality of life of those requiring social care, enabling them to progress in their aspirations. We give first priority to grant applicants living or working in the Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas and give secondary priority to grant applicants living or working in the South West and South Wales.
We also work through our Award schemes, in partnership with universities and other organisations, to offer travel opportunities for undergraduates to widen their horizons, build confidence, inspire and develop the applicants artistic and technical skills.
FEATURED PROJECT
Chris works magic with masking tape
Chris Wilder’s animation helped the film THE BIGGER PICTURE win a BAFTA and be shortlisted for an Oscar – but then he found himself short of funds for his next project. So a successful application for a Gane grant has enabled him to buy a mountain of masking tape for his figure-making, and saved the day.
FEATURED PROJECT
Abi sets up SPLISH, SPLASH, SPLOSH! with the help of a Gane grant
In 2012 artist Abi Oni set up ‘Splish, Splash, Splosh!’, a range of art workshops for families and people interested in being creative. It made a really important addition to activities at The Fold, a Bransford community enterprise providing “an inspirational space” including art and crafts near Worcester, where Abi was already working as an artist.
FEATURED PROJECT
Alec Harwood wins outstanding student award at City of Bath College
Alec was the outstanding student of his year – very community oriented, technically skilled, and really eager to develop his skills and engage in all the activities offered to the full. This suited him ideally for the brief for the award. He looks forward to being one of the judges himself next year.
Thinking of applying? Like what we do?
Have you got a project based around Social Care, Art, Design or Craft that you would like funding for?
Take a look at our APPLY page to find out if you qualify: get in touch if you need advice.
Deadline for applications: 29 January 2025 5pm
Meeting: 12 February 2025
About The Gane Trust
The Gane Trust was created in 1954 in Bristol. Its principal activity is the general grant application scheme to support individuals engaged in the crafts, design, the arts or social care and welfare. We have a particular remit for the South West of England, but we do accept applications from all over the United Kingdom.
