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Hampshire County Council
Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 4
23 March 2006
Arts Development Partnership Funding 2006/07
Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage
Contact: Janet Mein Ext: 5468 e-mail: [email protected]
1. Introduction
1.1 This report presents details of applications received for Two for One funding and Project Partnership funding in the financial year 2006/07.
1.2 A wide range of project proposals have been received for 2006/07. The full list of applications received is attached in Appendix 2 supported by the budgets provided by each applicant with details of funding from other bodies where relevant in Appendix 3. In each case the local member has been consulted and no specific issues have been raised.
1.3 The County Council continues to run the Two for One Award Scheme, a very successful initiative that fosters a positive relationship between business and the arts as well as making the grant funding stretch further. The scheme works by matching new sponsorships valued between £200 and £500 and provides a useful incentive to arts organisations to find more sponsors. This also encourages more local businesses to sponsor the arts in Hampshire. Applications for this scheme are detailed in Appendix 3.
2. Legal Implications
2.1 The County Council is able to utilise broad powers under the Local Government Act 1972 to provide financial support for the arts. In particular, Section 145 of the Act enables the Council to contribute towards the expenses of doing anything necessary or expendient for any of a number of purposes, including the provision of entertainment of any nature, or the provision of a theatre, concert hall, dance hall or other premises suitable for entertainment. The powers include the ability to contribute towards the development and improvement of the knowledge, understanding and practice of the arts.
3. Financial Details for 2006/07
3.1 The estimated base budget for 2006/07 is £67,000 as shown in the table below. It is expected that funding will be available for the recommended project and 2for1 awards, but final allocation will be conditional until the budget is confirmed.
Project Partnership funding £22,000
Festival funding £11,000
Annual Programme funding £24,000
Two for One Partnership funding £10,000
Total £67,000
3.2 The financial details of the budget are found in Appendix 1. Prior to this meeting an overall sum of £18,900 is available for distribution. Confirmations of the budget for 2006/07 will be forthcoming in the new year.
4. Project Partnership Funding
4.1 The applications for the support of the arts projects are also listed in Appendix 2 and include requests to the value of £64,785. The recommendations total £10,750. The papers in Appendix 3 show details of all applications. Local Members have been consulted on these applications and any comments are included. The project's contributions to the County Council's Corporate Strategy has been highlighted in the details of Appendix 3
5. Two for One Award Scheme
5.1 Applications for £500 have been received and the details of these are shown in Appendix 4. These awards can be made retrospectively for arts events where an organisation has attracted first time sponsorship from a company. It is recommended that a full matching amount be allocated to these applications due to the great success of this scheme in attracting revenue funding for the arts.
6. Impact Assessment
6.1 No groups or organisations should be excluded from any benefit arising from these decisions. A new application procedure is due to be introduced from 2006/07 which will include equalities monitoring information as agreed as part of the corporate review of grants programmes and procedures.
Recommendations
That the awards recommended in this report be approved with the condition that those for 2006/07 are conditional on the budget being sufficient to cover costs.
Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers
The following documents disclose facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report.
N.B. the list excludes:
1. Published works.
2. Documents that disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.
TITLE LOCATION
Detailed grant application forms Arts Service, Mottisfont Court
Appendix 1
Arts Partnership Funding Budget 2006/07 |
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Project |
Festivals |
Programme |
Two for One |
Total | ||
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ | ||
Recreation and Heritage Budget |
22,000 |
11,000 |
24,000 |
10,000 |
67,000 | |
Economic Development Budget |
10,000 |
10,000 | ||||
Totals |
22,000 |
21,000 |
24,000 |
10,000 |
77,000 | |
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Present Financial Position |
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Project |
Festivals |
Programme |
Two For One |
Total | ||
Funding approved on: |
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17 November 2005 |
7,000 |
30,600 |
1,000 |
0 |
38,600 | |
19 January 2006 |
3,500 |
0 |
16,000 |
0 |
19,500 | |
Total approved to date |
10,500 |
30,600 |
17,000 |
0 |
58,100 | |
Transfer in from Revenue Funding for Independent Arts Organisation Budget |
2,550 |
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Balance remaining for allocation |
14,050 |
(9,600) |
7,000 |
10,000 |
21,450 | |
Financial implications of decisions sought at this meeting |
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Project |
Festivals |
Programme |
Two For One |
Total | ||
Recommended awards |
10,750 |
0 |
0 |
500 |
11,250 | |
Amount remaining for future decisions |
3,300 |
(9,600) |
7,000 |
9,500 |
10,200 | |
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Appendix 2
Ref. Title Town Requested Recommended
06071665 / HOG1331 TA Dance Performance Tour Winchester and Eastleigh £1,523 £800
06071664 / HOG1424 Solent Multicultural Family Fest Netley £5,000 £4,000
06071659 / HOG1323 The Hampshire Water Festival Romsey £6,045 £1,000
06071644 / HOG1339 The Evolution of Asian Theatre in Hampshire Basingstoke £875 £500
06071642 / HOG1401 Weyhill Electronic Organ Society's Publicity Andover £1,000 Nil
06071636 / HOG1004 Ringwood Festival Concert 2006 Ringwood £500 £450
06071635 / HOG1103 The Hackwood Art Festival 2006 Tunworth, Basingstoke £5,000 £500
06071631 / HOG1391 The Denmead Festival 2006 Denmead, Waterlooville £2,000 £500
05061629 / HOG1010 The Havant Orchestras 2006-07 Season Fareham £1,500 £1,000
06071628 / HOG1030 Avon Valley Concerts 2006 New Forest Area £2,000 £750
06071627 / HOG1389 Critical Engagement: Theatre for Democracy Various £25,000 Nil
06071626 / HOG1387 The Winchfield Festival 2006 Winchfield £1,500 £250
06071593 / HOG1378 "The Lost Moon" Various £4,250 £500
060714592 / HOG1377 "What a Pickle!" Various Hampshire £2,000 £500
06071590 / HOG1021 Hampshire Artists Open Studios 2006 Various £6,592 Nil
Total £10,750
Project Partnership Funding 06/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071665 / HOG1331 TA Dance Performance Tour
Applicant Louisa White TA Dance Winchester
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
TA Dance has been up and running for 8 months and has run over 50 hours of professional dance development, offering Winchester and district residents opportunities to explore new avenues of social inclusion and participation. TA Dance is now ready to produce a dance work, choreographed and inspired by the groups many participants. The title or topic of the piece is yet to be decided, however the piece will reflect personal stories and experiences. The dance piece will preview at The Tower offering participants the right to experience the challenges and pleasures involved in the choreographic process and the thrill of performing in front of a live audience. TA Dance will then tour their work promoting not only themselves and the work of TA Dance, but also the image and subsequent accessibility of dance to disabled communities. Dance professional Louisa White, will guide the group through the choreographic process with the assistance of at least two other dancers (paid or voluntary from KAUC) promoting dance as a tool and this project an opportunity for development and expression.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising Life Opportunities: offering new opportunities, 4. Building strong and safe communities: by tackling social exclusion.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Staff and Technical Support 240 £1,730
Rehearsal space 120
Transport 400
Dance Development / Support Workers 720
Administration 150
Materials/ Set / Costume 100
Income Amount Total
Ticket sales 88 £208
Venue hire 120
Deficit £1,522
Amount Requested £1,522
Amount Recommended £800
Previous Funding 2006/07 £0 TA Dance Performance Group
2005/06 £400 TA Dance
2005/06 £950 TA Dance (Tower Arts Disability Dance)
Additional Comments
This group has been developing over the last year. It now runs as a partnership project with Tower Arts Centre. This application is for the specific purpose of taking performances of their work to share with the wider community.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071664 / HOG1424 Solent Multicultural Family Fest
Applicant Vinod Desai Art Asia Southampton
Local Member informed of project: Councillor K. House
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The Solent Multicultural Family Fest will be a pilot multicultural event in partnership with Hampshire County Council Recreation and Heritage Department. The event will celebrate world arts and culture through music and dance performances by local, national and international artists. A wide range of communities will be involved, in particular Asian, Chinese and Afro-Caribbean. There will also be a selection of ethnic food stalls and information stands to further enhance the event and opportunities for visitors to take part in educational workshops and demonstrations. The grant we are applying for will pay for the artist fees and infrastructure. This event will benefit the wider community in Hampshire and Solent region by bringing communities together and developing an understanding of a variety of arts and cultures through entertainment and education.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising Life Opportunities, creating new opportunities for the wider region. 4. Building Strong and Safe Communities, by promoting understanding across cultures.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Staging and Technical Costs 10,650 £35,090
Security and Stage Management 2,640
Insurance and St John's Ambulance 2,000
Marketing and VIP Reception 3,500
Artists 10,300
Coordinator 1,000
Contingency 2,000
Art Asia staff costs and overheads in kind 3,000
Income Amount Total
Car Park 1,500 £17,500
Food Stalls 1,000
Bar 500
Hampshire Constabulary Sponsorship (Confirmed) 2,500
Hampshire County Council Countryside 4,000
Art Asia staff costs and overheads in kind 3,000
HCC's Community Strategy budget (tbc) 5,000
Deficit £17,590
Amount Requested £5,000
Amount Recommended £4,000
Previous Funding 2004/05 £1,000 Southampton Mela Festival
Additional Comments
This event will capitalise on the use of the event infrastructure in place after the BSO concert at Royal Victoria Country Park. The event is part of an ongoing strategy to build new audiences for the use of the park.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071659 / HOG1323 The Hampshire Water Festival
Applicant Andrew Pitt The Hampshire Water Partnership Winchester
Local Member informed of project: Councillor/s R. Perry M. Cooper
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The Hampshire Water Festival aims to engage thousands of Hampshire residents with their local water environment. It does this through involving people in a wide range of water-related events and educational opportunities. After three years in Winchester, the Festival will now move around the major towns and cities of Hampshire, starting with Romsey in 2006. The arts component of the Festival provides a vital and innovative approach to an interest in water for people of all ages and backgrounds. The grant will pay for:
· Water-related craft and music workshops for youth
· A water-related film festival
· Storytelling for children
· Street theatre that, amongst other things, increases engagement of 16-30 year olds and promotes environmental issues.
· A bus to transport youths from Andover to Romsey for the Festival
· Photography workshop and competition
· All events are free, and will be publicised widely.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising Life Opportunities, creating opportunities for the local community to
learn and enjoy the environment. 2. Stewardship of the environment, by promoting
a better understanding of environmental issues and protecting its longevity. 4.
Building strong and safe communities, through involving and working with the
whole community.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Film Festival 1,200 £6,045
Craft and Music Workshops 2,520
Photography workshops and competition 300
Street Theatre 1,825
Transport 200
Income Amount Total
Test Valley Borough Council - Community and Arts £0
Grants (£3,500 Unconfirmed)
Deficit £6,045
Amount Requested £6,045
Amount Recommended £1000
Previous Funding
Additional Comments (This is a re-submission.)
The Water Festival aims to expand on 2005's art activity and have applied to Test Valley Borough Council for £3,500. This leaving a deficit, if successful in arts activity of £2,545. It is recommended that a grant of £1,000 be awarded, towards Craft and Music Workshops.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071644 / HOG1339 The Evolution of Asian Theatre in Hampshire
Applicant Barbara Vijayakumar The Kala Chethena Kathakali Southampton
Local Member informed of project: Councillor J. Kelly
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The project will enable a major international company to perform in a main-stream venue amidst a community with a strong Asian background. The ancient stories performed are profound and vibrant to inspire and captivate the audience into the astounding world of Asian theatre. The performance will be open to all members of the community. The project is aimed at the entire cross section of the community - Asian people and people of other ethnic origins, school/college groups, families, arts students and professionals.
The project aims
· To contribute to the excellent work already being done in the Basingstoke area by local Asian artists to establish Asian theatre in the wider community. It is important that Asian theatre is experienced in all its forms, classical contemporary, folk and ritual to discover the enormous wealth of skill, knowledge and inspiration within Asian culture.
· To enable all members of the community to access, discover and enjoy Asian culture and traditions through the art of Kathakali.
· To enable audiences to use their imaginations and perception of more abstract forms of theatre to encourage the acceptance of world theatre.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising life opportunities, by providing an opportunity for the whole community to explore cultural diversity. 4. Building strong and safe communities, through combining cultures within the community and promoting understanding.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Artists fees @ £175p.p 2,100 £2,800
Accommodation 400
Travel 50
Admin/Publicity 250
Income Amount Total
Central Studios Donation 1,000 £1,925
Postcard Sales 50
Lloyds TSB Foundation (Confirmed) 500
Awards for All (Confirmed) 375
Deficit £875
Amount Requested £875
Amount Recommended £500
Previous Funding 2006/07 £0 The Evolution of Asian Theatre in Hampshire (Deferred)
2004/05 £500 A Gateway to India
2002/03 £300 Asian Storytelling through Kathakali
2001/02 £750 Indian Signed Theatre
2000/01 £300 Approach to Asian work for Deaf People
1999/00 £500 An experience of South India
1999/00 £500 India comes to Rural Hampshire
1998/99 £500 Kathakali in Hampshire
1996/97 £500 Kathakali Tour
1996/97 £1000 Kathakali programme
1995/96 £100 Kathakali and South Indian/Irish tour
1995/96 £500 Purchase of a computer
1994/95 £400 Kathakali performances and workshops
1994/95 £500 Cultural Festival
1993/94 £750 Kathakali performances and workshops
Additional Comments (This is a re-submission.)
This organisation has received funding for activity in Hampshire each year for the last 14 years. In 2006 they will present in Basingstoke. No application has been made to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Propose guarantee against loss up to £500. Please note Central Studio, the venue for this performance, has received programme support in 2006/07 for £3,000.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071642 / HOG1401 Weyhill Electronic Organ Society's Publicity Project
Applicant Terry Trevett Weyhill Electronic Organ Society Andover
Local Member informed of project: Councillor Patricia West
Councillor West supports the publicity project wholly and stands as the organisation's Independent Referee.
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The Society was formed in April 2002 and stages monthly concerts of melodious, easy listening, live electronic organ music, featuring a different professional artiste for each concert. There are approximately 250 organ societies in the UK but only four of these are located in Hampshire. Whilst the concerts are open to anyone, most members of the audience are pensioners; for this reason, we aim to keep our admission prices as low as possible.
We have accrued funds from our concerts but it is essential that we retain reserves to meet concert running expenses, e.g. artistes' fees, hall hire charges, insurance, administration, etc., as well as the financing of future productions. It is also our intention to retain low admission prices for as long as is practically possible. Our main requirement at the present time is publicity. Whilst we endeavor to obtain free advertising wherever we can, we urgently need a supply of colour leaflets (est. 5,000) which can be distributed around Andover and district to promote the excellent entertainment we provide. The cost of this venture is relatively high but we have been offered the assistance of Cricklade College Media Department, who are prepared to undertake the design and printing as a special extra curricular project.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising Life Opportunities, by providing a place to access live electronic organ music and also assist the development of the College's media students.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Design and Printing of 5,000 Colour leaflets 1,000 £1,000
Income Amount Total
In Kind services of Cricklade College £0
Deficit £1,000
Amount Requested £1,000
Amount Recommended £0
Previous Funding
Additional Comments
This is a relatively new organisation presenting concerts in Andover. No application has been made to Test Valley Borough Council. Propose that the club be referred to Test Valley Arts Foundation and the Borough Council.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071636 / HOG1004 Ringwood Festival Concert 2006
Applicant Councillor Danny Cracknell Ringwood Town Council Ringwood
Local Member informed of project: Councillor N. Clarke
Councillor Clarke fully supports and strongly endorses this application.
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The organisation is a steering committee supported and primarily funded by the Town Council, to ensure continuance of the festival each year, it is organised by volunteers. The classical concert is part of Ringwood Festival Week.
The programme of music will be popular works which should appeal to a wide audience. Ticket prices will be low to encourage attendance from all of the community. It will be a rare opportunity for local people on modest budgets to experience an orchestral concert, the concert will also be promoted through local schools.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising life opportunities, by providing the experience of live orchestral concert. 4. Building strong and safe communities, through providing a community event.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Orchestra fees 1,500 £2,050
Soloist 250
Tickets, programmes and advertising 300
Income Amount Total
Ticket and programme sales 750 £750
Ringwood TC (£800 to underwrite deficiency, post event)
Deficit £1,300
Amount Requested £500
Amount Recommended £450
Previous Funding 2005/06 £450 Ringwood Festival Concert 2005
2004/05 £500 Ringwood Town Festival 2004
Additional Comments
The support of the Town Council is key to the organisation and management of this event. No support sought from New Forest District Council. Propose guarantee against loss up to £450.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071635 / HOG1103 The Hackwood Art Festival 2006
Applicant Amanda Aldous The Hackwood Art Festival Basingstoke
Local Member informed of project: Councillor B. T. Gurden No Response
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The Hackwood Art Festival 2006 will show the work of 50 artists covering a range of disciplines including figurative, abstract, print making, ceramics, installations, sculpture, photography, collage, textiles, eco art and portraiture. The Festival will include work by both Hampshire artists and those from further afield. There will be a wide range of workshops during the period of the Festival for both adults and children. The aims of the project are twofold, to give emerging artists a showcase and opportunity to exhibit and sell their work and also to provide a new visual arts forum for the people of this area in a vibrant and educational environment - bring people and art together. We hope that this Festival will bring prestige to Basingstoke by establishing a high quality National event in this area.
Venue: The Barns, Hackwood Farm, Tunworth, Basingstoke
Date: 8th -11th June 2006
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising life opportunities. 3. Achieving economic prosperity, by offering Hampshire artists an event to show and sell work. 4. Building strong and safe communities, by offering community based workshops.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Admin and Misc. 4,000 £29,225
Website 500
PR / Advertising 2,500
Lighting and site costs (inc. Barn rental) 8,000
Staff costs 7,225
Workshops 2,000
Awards and Catalogue 5,000
Income Amount Total
Commission on art sold 10,000 £13,000
Sale of advertising space 3,000
The AA (Up to £10,000, pending)
Hiscox Insurance (Up to £10,000, pending)
Awards for All - Lottery funding (£1,000 pending)
Knight Frank (Tbc)
Deficit £16,225
Amount Requested £5,000
Amount Recommended £500
Previous Funding 2004/05 £300 The Hackwood Art Festival 2005 (Two for One)
Additional Comments
This visual arts festival was a successful event in 2005 with 1,800 people visiting. The festival raised £6,000 for the Rainbow Trust. In 2006 the festival wish to include more workshops, talks and school visits.
If all the applications for funding are successful the festival will have more funding than it requires. No application has been made to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Propose £500 towards the programme of workshops. To be released on production of a confirmed programme and budget for the workshops.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071631 / HOG1391 The Denmead Festival 2006
Applicant Paul Stallard The Denmead Festival Waterlooville
Local Member informed of project: Councillor F. Allgood
Councillor Allgood is a trustee of The Denmead Festival.
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The Denmead Festival offers all local people of all ages the opportunity to be involved in, view and participate in a range of events covering arts, sports and other activities. The committee are applying for funding for the arts activities of the festival including events such as musical concerts, dancing, drama / literary events, operatic concerts and the Denmead Exhibition. Talent will be drawn from the local community, as well as invited professional and amateur groups and speakers. The committee aim to involve a wide range of people in the planning, organising and participation of the event.
Venue: Various venues in Denmead
Date: 26th May - 3 June 2006
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising life opportunities, by providing a varied festival for the local community. 4.Building strong and safe communities, through bringing local people together to stage and participate in the event.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Arts programming and staging 3,350 £6,200
Percentage of other related costs (inc. advertising, 2,850
insurance etc)
Income Amount Total
Bank account (carried forward) 1,497 £3,997
Ticket sales 2,200
Bar / refreshments 300
Denmead Parish Council (£1000 Unconfirmed)
Winchester CC - Community Chest (£500 Unconfirmed)
Deficit £2,203
Amount Requested £2,000
Amount Recommended £500
Previous Funding 2004/05 £600 The Denmead Festival 2004
Additional Comments
Technically this festival has missed the `festivals' grant round which was considered in the November meeting. Propose that a grant of £500 is made on condition that Winchester City Council support the event at that level.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 05061629 / HOG1010 The Havant Orchestras 2006-07 Season
Applicant Sandra Craddock Havant and District Orchestral Society Havant
Local Member informed of project: Councillor/s J. Bryant Councillor Bryant fully supports this application, believing it to draw a lot of support form the Fareham area.
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The project aims to give amateur musicians the experience of performing in the two Havant Orchestras, players will receive coaching and support from professional musicians. The project will also allow non-musicians the opportunity to listen to live classical music and to extend their musical knowledge; pre-concert talks and programme notes will be included in the experience. The 'Upbeat Club' will introduce the music to younger listeners and arrange competitions and workshops before the performance, along with 'meet the musicians' sessions in the interval, a special children's version of the programme notes will also be available. The season will include 6 concerts and include a wide range of classical music, international soloists will play the solo parts at each concert.
Venue: Rehearsals, St Faith's Church Hall, Havant. Performance, Ferneham Hall, Fareham.
Date: 21st October 2006 - 7th July 2007
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising life opportunities, by providing opportunities for local people to attend live classical concerts. 4. Building strong and safe communities, by bringing the local community together.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Performers Fees 24,517 £43,607
Hire of rehearsal and performance space 6,823
Concert expenses 3,517
Publicity / Printing 4,990
Administration 3,550
Audience development 210
Income Amount Total
Ticket sales 20,500 £30,600
Players' subscriptions 2,500
Music library hiring fees 2,500
Programme (sales and adverts) 1,950
Donations and sponsorship 2,500
Miscellaneous 650
Deficit £13,007
Amount Requested £1,500
Amount Recommended £1,000
Previous Funding 2005/06 £1,200 The Havant Orchestras' Season 05/06
2004/05 £1,200 The Havant Orchestras Concert Season 04/05
2003/04 £1,200 The Havant Orchestras' Season 03/04
2002/03 £1,200 Havant and District Orchestral Society Series
2001/02 £1,200 Symphony and Chamber Concerts 01/02
2000/01 £1,100 The Havant Orchestra's Concert Season 00/01
Additional Comments
The orchestras have received funding for the last 7 years. They attract high quality professionals to work with them. The repertoire also includes items from less often played composers. Neither Havant nor Fareham Borough Councils give support to this activity.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071628 / HOG1030 Avon Valley Concerts 2006
Applicant Tony Hartle Avon Valley Concerts Christchurch
Local Member informed of project: Councillor/s K. Heron N. Clarke
Councillor Clarke fully supports and strongly endorses this application.
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The Avon Valley Concerts will consist of 5 music concerts focusing mainly on classical music performed by national or international standing. The concerts will benefit the western part of the New Forest and adjacent areas who find it difficult to hear similar live music without traveling to Bournemouth and Southampton, a problem for many older people. Young people are also encouraged and welcomed to the concerts, by offering concessions and free entrance. Young instrumentalists are encouraged by talking to the artists after the concerts, workshops are also led by the artists in schools. Avon Valley Concerts support young talented musicians by offering performance opportunities. Venues will include Ringwood School and Church, Burgate School and URC Church, Fordingbridge.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising life opportunities, by making live, classical music accessible to rural communities and offering young local talented musicians opportunities. 4. Building strong and safe communities, through working with local people.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Artists Fees 6,000 £8,900
Local Piano Hire 1,400
Venue Hire 450
Publicity and promotion 500
Insurance and License 350
Administration 200
Income Amount Total
Patrons and Members (Season tickets) 1,800 £4,250
Ticket Sales 1,800
Refreshments, programme sales etc. 400
Donations and Gift Aid 200
Deposit a/c interest 50
New Forest District Council (£1,400 Unconfirmed)
Ringwood Town Council (£200 Unconfirmed)
Fordingbridge Town Council (£100 Unconfirmed)
Deficit £4,650
Amount Requested £2,000
Amount Recommended £750
Previous Funding 2004/05 £1,500 Avon Valley Concerts 2004/05
2003/04 £1,700 Avon Valley Concerts Season 2003/04
2002/03 £500 Avon Valley Concerts Annual Programme 2002/03
2001/02 £500 Avon Valley Concerts 2001/02
2000/01 £250 Avon Valley Concerts 2000/01
Additional Comments
The concert series has been supported regularly since 2000, and in the last two years with considerable amounts. This year the promoters are asking for an increased amount. Suggest that the promoter is offered a guarantee of loss, with an upper limit of £750.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071627 / HOG1389 Critical Engagement: Theatre for Democracy Year 3
Applicant Brendon Burns Solent Peoples Theatre Portsmouth
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The organisation is seeking support for the touring costs of the third and final year of 'Critical Engagement' a theatre project that aims to encourage participation in democratic processes by engaging the Hampshire community in dialogue about -Local/regional/national issues -scientific/medical developments -the mechanisms of democracy by using theatre in a variety of community contexts. In the past two years of the project, nearly 400 performances were given across eight different productions reaching an audience of over 28,000. The third year of the project will include 'Parks, Pubs and Precincts' a series of democracy cabarets and political speed dating sessions aimed at improving participation in the May 06 local elections, 'Who Runs This Place', the final part of the critically acclaimed trilogy and finally 'Blast from the Past', a comedy examining political leadership based on the Ben Elton novel of the same name, each performance of the show will be followed by chat show style debates. The company are planning nearly 200 performances in all, aiming to reach approx. 14,300 people, the performances will tour youth centres, schools, arts centres, libraries and resident groups.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising life opportunities, through involving residents in politics 2. Stewardship of the Environment, by provoking discussion on local issues. 4. Building strong and safe communities.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Artists Fees 40,003 £171,276
Production Costs 7,100
Travel 12,900
Marketing 30,400
Office Costs 17,365
Staff 62,000
Insurance 1,508
Income Amount Total
'Who Runs This Place' tour income 42,000 £67,000
'Blast for the Past' tour income 15,000
Arts Council England (£45,000 Unconfirmed)
Portsmouth City Council (£5,000 Unconfirmed)
Children's Fund (£10,000 Unconfirmed)
YSpeak Youth Consultation Fund (Confirmed) 10,000
Rowntree Reform Trust (£20,000 Unconfirmed)
Deficit £104,276
Amount Requested £25,000
Amount Recommended £0
Previous Funding 2004/05 £4,000 Solent Peoples Theatre Annual Programme 04/05
2000/01 £4,000 Professional theatre productions
1996/97 £1,000 Moving On (Project with the homeless)
Additional Comments
Solent People's Theatre received a grant of £30,000 for the first part of the Critical Engagement Project. The programme had mixed results, particularly the street performances. This application was not discussed with Hampshire County Council staff before submission. Note that at the Decision Day of the Executive Member for Policy and Resources on 21/9/05 it was agreed that no further funding to this project be made.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071626 / HOG1387 The Winchfield Festival 2006
Applicant Alan Melbourne The Winchfield Festival Hook
Local Member informed of project: Councillor J. Glen
Councillor Glen supports this project 100 percent.
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The Winchfield Festival is a biennial week-long celebration of music bringing together musicians of international repute. It aims to provide experience for young performers beginning their professional careers as well as engaging more established musicians. The Festival, which began in 1990, presents music of the highest standard to people from local communities in beautiful surroundings. Performers are able to use the intimate atmosphere of the venues to involve and enlighten audiences, adding to the overall enjoyment. A grant would be put towards payment of the performers including Humphrey Lyttelton, Tasmin Little, Llyr Williams,
The Hart Male Voice Choir and The Gould Trio. The festival will take place in a variety of venues including St Mary's Church, Winchfield House and The Festival Marquee.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising Life Opportunities: by bringing live music to the local community and allowing young performers opportunities. 4. Building Strong and Safe Communities.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Performers Fees and Expenses 12,000 £22,250
Marquee/Toilet Hire 4,000
Publicity / Printing / Administration 3,250
Insurance / Licenses 1,000
Piano Hire / Catering 1,500
Lighting and generator hire 500
Income Amount Total
Patrons 1,500 £18,000
Ticket Sales 11,500
Catering 1,500
Beryl Sleigh Trust (Confirmed) 3,000
Winchfield Parish Council (Confirmed) 500
Goldon Bottle Trust (£500 Unconfirmed)
Jardine Trust (£500 Unconfirmed)
Elvetham Estate (£300 Unconfirmed)
Deficit £4,250
Amount Requested £1,500
Amount Recommended £250
Previous Funding 2002/03 £750 The Winchfield Festival 2002
Additional Comments
The festival has secured support from the Parish Council and a significant grant from a trust. The festival has not approached the District Council for support.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071593 / HOG1378 "The Lost Moon"
Applicant Mandy Travis Lost and Found Theatre Winchester
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
"The Lost Moon" is a theatre production with puppetry and live music based on a traditional English folk tale, to be directed by a Georgian director/puppeteer, performed by myself, with original music from a live musician. It is a further development of a `work-in-progress' version of the production which was funded by ACE SE and Winchester City Council and performed at Tower Arts Centre, Winchester in 2005. The show is to be performed in venues across Hampshire and the South East Region between Sept and Dec 2006.
The production will benefit rural audiences and young people aged 10 - adult. The themes of the story, Light and Darkness, Life and Death, Nature's cycles and rural superstitions are themes that are particularly suitable for older children, teens and adults. The show will offer rural audiences the chance to take a fresh look at live theatre and puppetry, and provide an accessible new, imaginative and original work. The project will benefit a group of Year 9/10 students from a local secondary school who will be invited to join the development/ rehearsal process. They will be involved in designing, making, puppetry, musical and technical processes, it is hoped that they will make and take away a puppet of their own. The show will also be marketed to local Hampshire schools; inviting year 6+ students to matinee performances in theatres and arts centres, with the opportunity to take part in a post show discussion.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising life opportunities, through introducing new theatre to rural communities. 3. Achieving Economic Prosperity, by employing 3 Hampshire based artists.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Research and Development (inc. travel, performer) 4,920 £37,680
Rehearsals and Production 13,660
Tour Sept - Dec 06 (inc. travel, technician & musician) 6,750
Marketing and Audience Development 1,400
Project overheads and other expenditure 7,950
Support in Kind (Accommodation, rehearsal space) 3,000
Income Amount Total
Ticket sales 6,750 £33,430
Support in Kind (Accommodation, rehearsal space) 3,000
ACE SE (Confirmed) 23,180
Winchester City Council (Confirmed) 500
Deficit £4,250
Amount Requested £4,250
Amount Recommended £500
Previous Funding
Additional Comments
Lost and Found is a new theatre company based in Winchester and working to develop a new show to tour Hampshire. The company has achieved a significant level of funding from Arts Council England and local support from Winchester City Council. Any funding should be linked to the achievement of a tour of not fewer than 15 venues.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 060714592 / HOG1377 "What a Pickle!"
Applicant Su Eaton Hand to Mouth Theatre Southampton
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
Hand to Mouth Theatre propose to make a new puppetry theatre piece for children which will tour village and community halls, small theatres, Art Centres and schools. Any grant received from Hampshire County Council will fund the publicity and marketing costs.
The show is set in a kitchen, where three old stories are mixed together and baked to make a satisfying new one, hopefully to everyone's taste! The performance format will be using acting and live animation on an open stage, with an easy set up which can be assembled in non-theatre spaces as well as dedicated theatre spaces. Food items and everyday objects will be used as puppets and musical instruments. The performance will promote the themes of healthy eating, traditional tales and life ambitions.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising Life Opportunities. 5. Improving services by offering a unique experience for children.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Artistic Expenditure: Martin Bridle & Su Eaton 12,894 £28,620
Artistic Expenditure: Josh Elwell (Director) 1,708
Staging and Technical costs 4,650
Travel costs 2,430
Marketing and Audience Development 5,000
Overheads (inc. admin & insurance) 470
Equity and Musicians Union Fees 105
Contingencies @ 5% 1,363
Income Amount Total
Earned Income 15,000 £17,000
Company Reserves 2,000
Southampton Social Cohesion (£300 Unconfirmed)
ACE SE (£9,320 Unconfirmed)
Deficit £11,620
Amount Requested £2,000
Amount Recommended £500
Previous Funding
Additional Comments
Martin Bridle and Su Eaton are very experienced puppeteers who have produced high quality, popular shows which have toured throughout the UK over the years. Making a new piece of work by small companies such as these requires a significant investment. However, when a show is in repertoire it can last for a number of seasons. Any award to the company should be linked to achieving the grant form Arts Council South East.
Project Partnership Funding 2006/07 Date 23 March 2006
Application 06071590 / HOG1021 Hampshire Artists Open Studios 2006
Applicant Wendi Watson Hampshire Artists Southampton
Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought
The Open Studios event aims to promote new work from new and established artists exhibiting in their own homes or venues other than conventional galleries. The organisation is aiming to include as many towns and villages as possible throughout Hampshire on the "art trail", thereby encouraging community involvement. The project boasts many benefits including: An opportunity for supportive networks amongst artists to emerge. Artists may make business contacts. Residents discover they have local artists! Visitors may be inspired to buy original art or to attend workshops. Tourism within the county is promoted. The free Visitors Guide is used as a resource by various organisations and individuals. The organisers and co-coordinators become to some extent, an information service to artists, the art seeking/buying public and to other organisations.
A grant form Hampshire County Council will fund marketing and publicity costs. The organisers wish to set up and develop 6 artists' networks across the county led by established artist coordinators to advise emerging artists, and provide them with an information "toolkit". These networks will also do much to raise community awareness of Hampshire's artists, through additional promotion, as well as exhibitions in alternative venues.
Supports the Corporate Strategy by:
1. Maximising life opportunities, by creating a network amongst artists and providing easy access to visual arts. 3. Achieving economic prosperity, by helping Hampshire based artists sell their work.
Financial Information
Expenditure Amount Total
Printing and Production 22,300 £32,594
Publicity and Distribution 3,300
Materials 2,400
Public Liability Insurance 900
Year round Administration costs 1,300
Co-coordinators Network 2,244
"In-Kind" 150
Income Amount Total
Artists' Entry Fees 18,000 £18,690
Advertising / Sponsors 540
"In Kind" 150
ACE SE (£3,000 Unconfirmed)
Esmee Fairbairn (£3,252 Unconfirmed)
Various local authorities (£700 Unconfirmed)
Deficit £13,904
Amount Requested £6,592
Amount Recommended £0
Previous Funding 2005/06 £0 Hampshire Artists Open Studios 2005
2004/05 £1,000 Hampshire Artists Open Studios 2004
2003/04 £750 Hampshire Artists Art Trail 2003
2002/03 £600 Hampshire Artists 2002
2001/02 £600 50 Hampshire Artists
Additional Comments
The Hampshire Open Arts project has had £42,000 investment from the SHIPS Joint Investment Fund over the period 2003-06. Subsequent to this application being made the SHIPS/JIF project Group agreed to fund this element of the project.
Arts Organisation Applying |
Type of Event |
Sponsor |
Sponsorship Amount £ |
District |
Recommendation £ |
Hook Choral Society |
Spring Concert 2006 `Requiem' by Karl Jenkins |
JMB Accounting Services |
400 |
Hartley Wintney |
400 |
Hook Choral Society |
Spring Concert 2006 `Requiem' by Karl Jenkins |
Hook Service Station Repairs |
100 |
Hartley Wintney |
100 |
Total: |
£500 |
Appendix 4
Two For One Funding Applications (2005/06)