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Grants for the Arts the 10%

I am banging my head against a brick wall. I have been accepted to apply for the grants for the arts, I needed 10% (£500) of the amount I need to start my journey and to help others that have learning difficulties at a respite centre. A company said they would and have now pulled out because of receivership. Now at a loss, I have tried charities, Government etc to no avail. Beginning to think my disability and my age are against me. I design and create jewellery and have my own makers mark with the Edinburgh Assay office (I live down South), I have scrimped and saved to get where I am after losing my job due to my disabilities, (company did a right stitch up with the union rep). I even went to a Charity that is just for women and even got turned down for that too. Went to an MP had email to go to my council, spoke with my council office and they confirmed what I had feared, they only do business, the department that dealt with culture etc is no longer, yes, Government Cuts. Now sitting and thinking where do I go from here. Is it just the youngsters that get this help as most charities state an age. Do I give up?


Created By on 16/09/2016

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