Arts organisations benefit from Bank of Ireland fund

Eight arts organisations from across the island of Ireland are to receive up to £11,000 each as part of the Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together Arts Fund.

Delivered in partnership with Business to Arts and with support from Arts & Business NI, the programme aims to support projects that increase inclusion and break down barriers to arts participation.

This year’s funding round focused on helping arts organisations working with marginalised and vulnerable groups and included two projects in Northern Ireland.

William Thompson, Head of Consumer Banking NI, Bank of Ireland UK, said: “The Begin Together Fund recognises the important social and economic contribution of the arts and culture sector and its role in connecting and strengthening communities.

“Since the fund began in 2020, Begin Together has provided financial support to a broad range of artists and arts organisations.  

We are pleased that this round of funding will help increase participation in the arts and ensure  as many people as possible have the opportunity to explore their creativity.”