Trusts and Foundations

Trusts and Foundations are crucial to ensuring the continued success and growth of the Festival, supporting our Discovery and Participation work which offers year-round opportunities that empower the discovery of the arts, leading to a lifetime of opportunities to participate. 

From primary school pupils to emerging artists, we devise bespoke experiences to inspire our audiences to unlock their creativity and cultural curiosity.  

There are many ways that Trusts and Foundations can support us in delivering transformative programmes of work including Talent Development, Education, Participation, Access and Community engagement. 

With your support, we can continue to pioneer best practice in this field and realise our vital ambition to deliver the deepest possible experience, with the highest quality performances, to the broadest possible audience.

Widening Access

We aim to widen access to the International Festival through specific ticketing initiatives such as the Young Musician's Pass; Accessible Performances for audiences with specific requirements such as BSL, captioned and Audio-Described performances; and programming and marketing initiatives to reach new and under-represented audiences. Find out more about our Access work.

To find out more about how your Trust or Foundation can support the Edinburgh International Festival, please contact Katherine Shaw on +44 (0) 131 473 2070 or katherine.shaw@eif.co.uk

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