Support our work
Help us ensure South Asian culture remains central to the UK’s cultural landscape.
Inspirate is a National Portfolio Organisation — but public funding alone cannot match the scale of our ambition.
Individual donations, corporate sponsorship and philanthropic support allow us to go further: to commission more artists, reach more communities and deepen the impact of our work. They let us take ambitious creative risks, invest in young people and develop programmes that public funding alone would not sustain.
We are developing the next generation of South Asian cultural talent, attracting world-class artists and creating festivals and programmes already recognised nationally. Your support accelerates all of that. Every contribution, at every level, makes a real difference.
Becoming a Sponsor, Patron or Supporter
There are several ways to support Inspirate beyond a one-off donation:
Individual Patrons
Join our community of committed supporters and receive exclusive updates, event invitations and the knowledge that you are directly sustaining the development of South Asian arts and culture in the UK. Patron support helps us plan ahead and take creative risks that would otherwise be out of reach.
Corporate Sponsors
Partner with Inspirate to align your organisation with a nationally recognised, cultural force. We offer bespoke sponsorship packages for festivals, productions and year-round programmes — with opportunities for staff engagement, brand visibility and meaningful community connection. Previous corporate partners include Sony TV, State Bank of India and Marshmallow.
Trusts and Foundations
We welcome approaches from grant-making bodies who share our commitment to cultural equity and community impact. Our team is happy to discuss project funding, multi-year partnerships and strategic support.
Get in touch to find out how your support can take shape.
Support the future of South Asian arts
Making a donation is straightforward and every pound goes directly towards Inspirate’s programmes, artist development and community work. Whether you give once or regularly, your generosity helps us sustain our work — and grow it for the future.
How Your Support Helps
Here is what your support makes possible:
£100
Contributes to an artist’s travel and accommodation to perform at a national platform.
£250
Helps to fund an artist community workshop, bringing people together through creative activity.
£500
Supports a young person’s place on one of our creative development programmes.
£1000
Helps to commission a new work from an emerging South Asian artist.
£5000+
Helps us take a programme to a new city, extending our national reach.
Our Supporters
Inspirate is made possible by the generosity of individuals, businesses, trusts and public bodies who believe in the power of arts and culture to change the world.
We are grateful to all our supporters — past and present — who have helped us build something lasting.
Support the future of South Asian arts
Making a donation is straightforward and every pound goes directly towards Inspirate’s programmes, artist development and community work. Whether you give once or regularly, your generosity helps us sustain our work — and grow it for the future.