This year’s arts-focused campaign from Big Give, in partnership with Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture, is open for applications. It once again, supports arts and culture charities working to achieve societal impact across the UK.
In 2025, over £1.2 million of funding was available for charities, with 95% of participating charities reporting they received donations from new supporters during the campaign. It was also reported by 96% of them that the campaign helped strengthen bonds with existing supporters.
During the 7-day campaign period (17 – 24 March 2026), charities with arts and culture in their core mission, seeking funds for projects that deliver meaningful, transformational outcomes for the communities and people they engage with, have the chance to double public donations through match funding.
There are two different funding streams which charities can choose to apply for:
- raise up to £7,500 in public donations, doubled through the 1:1 match funding model
- raise up to £30,000 in public donations, doubled through the pledge match funding model (with up to £15,000 in Champion funds available).
Arts and culture charities with an income of at least £25,000 can apply.
Participants will have access to a free suite of resources to help support them to maximise the opportunity and market the campaign.
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 17 December 2025.
For full details on the eligibility and how to apply, visit the Big Give Arts for Impact webpage here.
