Berwick Culture & Creative Zone (CCZ) - Create Berwick

Call for Creative Workspace Capital Development Projects in Berwick upon Tweed

Open Call for Creative Workspace Capital Development Projects in Berwick upon Tweed
 
Create Berwick is one of three Culture & Creative Zone (CCZs) funded by the North   East Combined Authority to support people and businesses working in the cultural and creative industries. Northumberland County Council is leading the five-year programme (2022/23 to 2026/27) and investing resources to promote Berwick as an inspiring and thriving work environment for creative people, a must-see destination for visitors and a vital local asset shared by all of Berwick’s residents.
 
NCC Create Berwick seeks proposals which support the development of creative workspace to enable creative sole traders and businesses to build, make and produce artwork for sale, exhibition and distribution in Berwick and beyond. 
 
£510,000 funding is available for workspace capital development projects which provide production space for a broad range of artforms, including craft, sculpture, fine art and multi-disciplinary practice.  The creative workspace will meet the demands of Berwick’s creative sector requiring production facilities to aid the economic growth and development of creative businesses.  It will also rehabilitate empty or unused buildings for cultural activity and contribute to the regeneration of Berwick’s built environment.   
 
Projects applying under must be able to start delivery as early as possible after June 2025,
 

• Phase 1 project delivery and spend of up to £300k must be completed by 31^st December 2025
• Phase 2 project delivery and spend of up to £210k must be completed by 31^st December 2026

 
The first deadline for the submission of project applications is 5pm Friday 30^th May 2025.
 
As the funding available is limited, Northumberland County Council (NCC) wants to quickly get a full picture of the projects that are likely to seek funding from the Programme so it can gauge which projects it may be able to support within the available funds. Therefore, it is important that applicants submit their project ideas to us as early as possible, even if they are not fully developed.
 
If you have any questions about this call, or would like to request support with your application, please contact:
 
createberwick@northumberland.gov.uk