We are grateful for the support received from our founding partners, donors and sponsors – and to the creatives, charities and community organisations we are collaborating with to bring our projects to life.
Partners and sponsors
Our partnership model is the framemwork we use to support communities and grassroots organisations in taking a lead to shape a vibrant cultural programme in Southampton. We offer many exciting and varied opportunities to partner with us, and we welcome proposals for collaboration.
Through a partnership with us, you can connect your business and people with exceptional experiences, implement your core values and be a part of growing the city’s vibrant cultural scene. They can also offer an opportunity to pilot different ways of thinking and working.
We also have sponsorship models for businesses who share our belief that engagement with culture can transform places and lives. By sponsoring a project, your business can achieve your charitable and community objectives, whilst making a real impact in developing the cultural landscape of Southampton.
Trusts and grant makers
We work with trusts and grant makers who enable us to facilitate community-led, co-created projects in partnership with local organisations.
The support of funders, cultural institutions and national bodies who support the growth of Southampton’s creative industries has allowed us to launch the first phase of a varied set of projects that celebrate and enhance the city’s cultural identity in different ways.
We value the experience and expertise that trust and foundation donors can bring to our work and we are committed to clarity, transparency and regular reporting across all of our funding relationships. We welcome conversations with like-minded organisations who share our passion, values and vision for Southampton and its future.
Trusts and Foundations
Various projects are supported with funding from:
City Partners
6 founding partners have been key to establishing Southampton Forward:
