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Hampshire arts gets a funding boost
Hampshire County Council is giving a number of local independent arts organisations a cash injection totalling £781,415 in a bid to promote arts activity.
Local organisations include Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (£123,000), Havant Arts Centre (£107,625), Theatre Royal in Winchester (£109,170) and Anvil Arts in Basingstoke (£91,225). The grants ranged from £27,675 to £123,000. The council's executive member for recreation, heritage and communities, Margaret Snaith, said: “These organisations are a vital part of the County’s art infrastructure. The decision to grant such a large amount of money underpins Hampshire County Councils commitment to providing a rich cultural service to all of its residents.
"We value the arts in Hampshire, and while the priority for our limited resources has to be the vulnerable across the county, we are keen to promote arts activity in Hampshire that can often improve the wellbeing of individuals. “In addition, by providing this funding we can help independent organisations survive in an ever competitive market, providing a service that is affordable and accessible to everyone, young and old.”