Supporting cultural organisations

Oxford Inspires is committed to providing training and advice to cultural organisations in Oxfordshire. Among the services we can offer are help with organisational development, festival/event development and fund-raising and marketing strategies.

Although there is no formal process involved in applying for our consultancy services, we have a set of guidelines against which we assess all requests for help. These guidelines are designed to ensure that our staff resources are focused where they are most needed. Click here to download our guidelines (Word document, 42 kb).

"Oxford Inspires is providing an invaluable asset to local community and arts organisations through its free consultancy services. With excellent professional skills in management and advocacy, Oxford Inspires is helping Right Angle Productions and Fusion—Oxford's Community Arts Project, in a creative and exciting collaboration designed to develop and expand the work of both organisations."

John Hole, Chair of fusion and Member of Management Committee, Right Angle Productions

"The practical support given by Oxford Inspires when preparing our bid for Capital Lottery funding was invaluable, and we shall expand that relationship as we turn the dream of our capital development into reality. We see Oxford Inspires as a crucial partner, providing both hands-on strategic support and links to wider cultural issues."

Simon Daykin, General Manager of Pegasus Theatre