The City of London Corporation aims to keep the Square Mile as the creative heart of a world-leading city of culture. It also wishes to fulfil its historic role as a steward of unique heritage of international importance. The CoLC is one of the UK’s major funders of culture and heritage and directly supports a range of institutions and activities in these fields. It also recognises and welcomes the wide range of organisations, large and small, who further enrich the Square Mile’s cultural offer and who may benefit from additional support or sponsorship to help initiatives to develop. The scheme deliberately seeks to be open-minded and imaginative in defining the kinds of activities or projects which can be supported. Proposals must meet one or more of the following criteria: - Promoting access for all to participate in the City of London’s cultural offer - Investing in London’s creative future through innovation and excellence - Enhancing public benefit in the City of London through culture and heritage -Supporting the development of the City of London’s Cultural Hub Successful schemes must deliver some or all of their benefits within the Square Mile itself.
