Between 18^th March – 25^th March Big Give and FPAC are launching the second annual Arts for Impact campaign running 18-25 March, with the aim of raising over £3 million to support 285 arts charities making a transformational difference in their communities.

During the week donations made by individuals are matched pound for pound so you can make double the difference.

Last year GCT supported Chispa CIC to take part in the campaign. They were successful in raising over £10,000 including matched funds for their Full Tilt programme which has benefitted communities in the centre of Gloucester by offering an arts, physical activity and youth space in Gloucester Park.

GCT is committed to supporting and enabling local arts organisations who want to make brilliant things happen here in Gloucester. This year we are supporting GASP to take part in the campaign.

Over the past three years, the number of children seeking sanctuary in the UK has tripled. In response, GAS Projects with your support will commission three artists to collaborate with young refugees (16-30) on creative projects that foster belonging and connection. With limited support and increasing isolation, this initiative provides a safe space for young refugees to express themselves and integrate into their new community. Led by artist Joke Amusan, participants will create a text-based window banner reflecting themes of migration and welcome. Additional artworks will be developed with local cultural and community groups to further promote inclusivity in Gloucester.

You can find out more about their campaign and donate from the 18^th by going to https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000001x7rJYAQ

Four other organisations in Gloucester are taking part in the Arts for Impact for campaign and looking to raise a collective £37,500 which will be doubled with champion funds for transformational cultural activity in Gloucester.

The other organisations taking part are:

Transforming young lives through music

By The Music Works

Five Decades of Complicité: Support the Next Act

By THEATRE DE COMPLICITE EDUCATION LIMITED

Voices Gloucester – Community Projects

By THE GUST

Strike A Light in Schools

By Strike a Light (Gloucester)

You can see all the campaigns here: https://donate.biggive.org/explore?sortField=relevance&term=gloucester