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Cultural Business Ventures Cumbria
Funding is currently available for businesses in Objective 2 (Full) and Objective 2 (Transitional) areas to help businesses grow. However, there is only a short time left to apply.
If your business is in one of the following catagories contact Katey Wise at Cultural Business Ventures.
The following types of activity are termed creative industries using the Department of Culture, Media and Sport's definition and are therefore eligible for support from the CBVC.
- Architecture
- Advertising
- Crafts
- Design
- Designer Fashion
- Film and Video*
- Interactive Leisure Software
- Music
- Marketing
- Performing Arts
- Publishing
- Software and Computer Services
- Television and Radio
- Visual Arts Business
To find out if your business is eligible and located in an area with Objective 2 status, please ring the project manager Katie Wise on 01931 711147.
*Note for film and video production companies
The CBVC will fund film and video production companies for activities which develop and expand the core business. We cannot fund the development and production of film and video projects themselves. Applicants who are looking to fund film and video projects could approach North West Vision. Contact Chris Moll on 0151 708 2967
