Funding for Youth Drama – by Voluntary Arts Ireland

Youth theatre groups across Northern Ireland provide so much – a social outlet for young people, confidence building, theatre and acting skills, a seed bed for the next generation of theatre/drama professionals and more. However resourcing groups' activities can be a very time-consuming part of running a group no matter how worthwhile. Meeting day-to-day running costs, programme costs or finding funding for talented young folk to pursue the career of their dreams all present a challenge for those who have responsibility for keeping the show on the road! This article will not guarantee that you will receive all the funding that you want but, hopefully, it will help to sharpen your fundraising skills and point you in the direction of new avenues. Identifying a range of potential funders necessitates background research - so release your inner investigator!