Applying for Arts Council England's National Portfolio: Stress Test Your Plans - Thursday 15 October 2026 (14:00 - 16:30) - Community Foundation

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Home > News and Events > Applying for Arts Council England’s National Portfolio: Stress Test Your Plans – Thursday 15 October 2026 (14:00 – 16:30)

National Portfolio Organisation – Planning to apply for 2028 – 2033

This practical half-day workshop will help you put those plans to the test before you start writing your application.

Community Foundation North East is pleased to offer two practical sessions for cultural organisations in our region who are thinking about applying for Arts Council National Portfolio. These are independent sessions and not endorsed by ACE. They will be delivered by a freelance consultant, Hannah Kelville.

Designed for both current NPOs and new applicants, this is a hands-on working session where you’ll work directly on your organisation’s emerging plans, strategy and evidence. Through structured exercises, discussion and facilitated challenge, we’ll explore whether your plans add up to a strong, distinctive and realistic proposition for National Portfolio Investment.

For more information and book your place please register below.

Register Here