Applause is a unique arts charity working with local people across the South East to bring creativity to the heart of communities. We connect exceptional performers with a network of passionate volunteers and programmers bringing people together to enjoy exciting theatre, music, dance and storytelling in their local community spaces. We need your support so Applause can continue to help communities.
Connecting communities and cultivating creativity have tangible benefits for society:
- Tackling isolation and loneliness
- Sustaining elderly people and strengthens social ties
- Inspiring creativity and innovation
- Ensuring young people have the chance to fulfil their creative potential
- Creating more opportunities for cohesion and unity
- Allowing communities to have an active role in their local cultural life
- Creates thriving local communities
We are a cultural organisation, funded by Arts Council England to develop opportunities for communities and partners to work with us, and to provide engaging cultural experiences for all. We also rely on donations and support from Trusts and Foundations, Businesses and Individuals.
Now more than ever in these uncertain and challenging times for the Arts Industry we need to maintain and increase our range of financial support to continue to make a difference to people and communities across our region and to support artists.
It was vibrant, fun and it made me laugh spontaneously and almost continuously - something I haven’t done for a very long time.
Audience member for Last Chance Saloon
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Any donation, no matter how large or small makes a real difference. Donate online via CAF Donate now.
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Give £5 by simply texting APPL001 to 70331*
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Our impact
30,000+
people saw an Applause performance
92+
locations in Kent & Sussex had Applause shows performed
153
different events across the region featured Applause shows
102+
artists & performing companies work with Applause each year
Performances were subsidised on average by
35%
30,000+ people accessed Applause’s Digital work
Become a host!
We are always looking for volunteers willing to work with us to host events in their communities. Visit our Host an Event page to find out what’s involved.
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