Legacy Trust – the South East England vision

Legacy Trust UK is independent of both the Government and London 2012 but has funding to “support a wide range of innovative cultural and sporting activities for all, which celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and which will leave a lasting legacy of them in communities throughout the United Kingdom.” It cannot be approached directly to fund projects, rather it commissions projects at either regional or national level.

The South East’s headline bid to the Legacy Trust has been accepted, and commended for originality. Its vision is “To use the inspiration provided by the International Paralympic movement, with its origins in South East England, to tackle disadvantage, raise aspirations and celebrate excellence.” Efforts continue to match fund the Trust’s £1.9m for the region, and it is anticipated this will be achieved within 12 months. Consultation on the menu of projects to deliver the vision will take place between March and July 2008.

More details on The Legacy Trust can be found here www.legacytrustuk.org/

To find out more about The Legacy Trust within the South East, please contact Culture South East at info@culturesoutheast.org.uk

Illustration: Ties That Bind Sarah Pickthall, Tiina Tuomisto and Rachel Gadsden
Courtesy of Rachel Gadsden