My Story
With over 10 years experience in the music industry as an artist, DJ and community organiser, I started Funding with Mina in 2022 to provide arts funding application support for individuals and organisations navigating the complex landscape of UK arts funding.
I have helped clients secure successful applications to Arts Council England, the PRS Foundation, Help Musicians UK, Youth Music, the British Council, and the Prince Claus Fund totalling over £500,000.
I have run workshops and seminars for 100s of creatives, working with organisations such as UD Music, Bristol Beacon, the Roundhouse, Dialled In, Saffron and more. I am an also an arts funding assessor, giving me an understanding of both sides of the funding ecosystem.
Services I offer:
Application feedback
I can help you by:
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Sense-checking your draft application
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Providing careful scrutiny of your budget and project plan
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Offering constructive suggestions of how you can improve your application
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Helping you edit your answers to fit the word counts
1-to-1 Strategy calls
On this call i can:
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Give you specific advice around your arts funding journey
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Build a plan to help reach your funding goals
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Walk you through any questions you may have around applying for funding
Access Support for Arts Council England
If you are a disabled or neurodivergent, I can provide access support funded by Arts Council England.
Workshops
I run regular online and in-person workshops and seminars on arts funding. I Have worked with Dialled in, Saffron, Youth Music, the Roundhouse, UD Music, Bristol Beacon and more. Get in touch if you'd like me to run a workshop for your organisation.
Workshops I have run include:
- Funding for musicians
- Funding for community organisations
- DYCP course
- Introduction to Supporting Grassroots Music
- How to write a strong arts funding application
-Self-employment and income streams for creatives
Resources
I have written a workbook for individual creatives and small organisations looking to apply for project-based funding.
Topics this e-book includes:
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Coming up with a project idea
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Building your narrative
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Budget planning
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Timeline planning
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How to speak the language of funders
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How to make your application stand out
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Common mistakes to avoid
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What happens next
Music industry support
I have specific expertise with music industry funds and foundations, including the Music Growth Fund, PRS Foundation and Help Musicians UK.