Play, Dream, Imagine
Theatre Porto
Services: Case For Support, Funder Research, Bid Writing
Theatre Porto creates original, imaginative theatre, ‘for, by and with’ children and young people, from their base in Ellesmere Port.
As part of Art Council England’s National Portfolio, Theatre Porto is inspired by the child-centred qualities of curiosity, play and fairness. The company’s work both challenges and delights, and is inclusive, experimental, and collaborative.
How we worked with Theatre Porto
We worked with the company to secure funding to support their ambitious growth plans, developing a robust case for support and raising funds from major charitable trusts. Our fundraising success enabled the company to recruit key management roles to support the realisation of Theatre Porto’s growth strategy. In 2022, Theatre Porto opened the doors to a new theatre and transformed cultural centre following a £2.8M development of their home at Whitby Hall, Ellesmere Port.
Securing funds to transform more young lives through arts, culture, and creativity. And supporting the redevelopment of a town to create a place people feel proud to live in.
Images with thanks to Theatre Porto
“Sarah from Really Good Things was instrumental in our success with Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, and other Trusts and Foundations. The case for support she put together has made a real difference to our long-term plans and has provided the company with a firm basis for future funding bids. I would not hesitate to recommend working with Really Good Things to future clients who need excellent development or fundraising support”
