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Supporting the Next Generation of Performers
For more than 100 years, we have been committed to nurturing talent and widening access to professional performing arts training. Support from our community plays a vital role in helping us continue this mission.
Talent is universal but opportunity is not. Our open and inclusive ethos attracts students from all geographies and all backgrounds, but many are unable to further their training without bursaries and scholarships.
The demand is huge. Rising costs of fees and maintenance combined make it more and more difficult for talented and passionate individuals without independent means to access the training and facilities that could help change their lives and set them on successful career pathways.
The Italia Conti Trust exists to increase the support we are able to offer to today and tomorrow’s talented young people. Through grants and bursaries, the Trust helps talented individuals access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach, ensuring ability and potential remain at the heart of our work.
We have over a century’s experience of nurturing talent and ambition, please join us in our pledge to increase access to students with outstanding promise.
Why Support the Italia Conti Trust?
A donation to the Italia Conti Trust helps support students who face financial barriers to training. Much of this support is delivered through the Bursary Fund, which assists with the costs of tuition and living while students study.
By supporting our Bursary Fund, you can empower students to focus on their training and their steps towards becoming artists and performers, rather than the financial burdens that might otherwise deter them.
Your Support Makes a Difference
“My bursary goes towards my bills and travel. It stops me worrying and means I can experience Conti the way everyone should be able to, no matter what your financial background is…Without the bursary I either wouldn’t be here now or if I was still here, I’d be scared, and I think my mum would be too…It puts my mum at ease knowing that she doesn’t have to worry about me while I’m here.” – Bradley, Acting Student
Italia Conti was able to support Bradley with a bursary which helped him to cover his bills and travel each month. It eased the financial burden of being a student and the worry that he was experiencing. Every holiday he works long hours to support him during the year, but a bursary means he can focus on his creativity and be a key part of the Conti community.
How to Support the Next Generation of Talent
Make a Donation
Help us to nurture the next generation of performance artists by making a gift to the Italia Conti Trust Bursary Fund. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference.
Get in Touch
To discuss supporting a full scholarship, multiple bursaries or event sponsorship, contact Hannah Prime, Head of Development and Engagement.
Support Our Bursary Fund
Help us nurture the next generation of performers by making a gift to the Italia Conti Trust Bursary Fund.
If you have any questions, or would like to find out more about supporting a student bursary for a full academic year or for a three-year degree programme, please contact us at SupportUs@italiaconti.co.uk.
Our Supporters
We are grateful for every gift we receive towards our Bursary Fund and other Italia Conti programmes and activities, including:
- The Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement
- The Noël Coward Foundation
- Patricia Routledge Foundation
- H Tempest Ltd
- The Lilian Baylis Award
- The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust Bursary
- CBL Management
- ServiceMaster
- Suni Galler
- In loving memory of Sue Gamester
- Linzi Hateley
- Carol Hoffman
- Elizabeth Reeves
- Glynis Rodgers
- Tim Rounding
- Miranda Tatton-Brown
- Riëtte Thomas
- Ethan Webster
- Betty Wivell