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Talent Development Fund

We are committed to representing the extraordinary creativity and diversity of Deptford and Lewisham.

A performer in a white uniform and hairnet, illuminated by purple light, energetically gestures by pointing towards the sky on a stage. An attentive audience in similar attire watches.

About this fund

We advocate for local residents, representing the diversity of our borough and the voices of Black and Global Majority people.

Every year we support creatives through our Associate Artists and Young Producers schemes with space, seed funding, and connection to networks to test and develop ideas for recurring programmes or one-off projects, alongside mentoring, networking and training opportunities.

204

In 2024, we offered 204 days of free rehearsal and meeting space

at the Albany and Deptford Lounge, to local creatives

500

In 2024, we offered over 500 hours of free advice and support

all to local creatives and artists.

Feedback

The support you showed me in bringing The War Inside to life was invaluable to the project and to my personal journey as an artist.

Camille Dawson, Associate Artist

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