A city-wide fundraising initiative by Dundee’s independent cultural organisations is aiming to offset some of the financial impact of the pandemic and kick-start Dundee’s cultural and economic recovery. The Dundee Cultural Recovery Fund will be led by V&A Dundee and will also benefit Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee Heritage Trust, Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre and Dundee Science Centre.
The focus is on encouraging support from major donors who have previously supported Dundee’s cultural organisations, as well as businesses and cultural philanthropists keen to support the city’s recovery from Covid-19. A target of £1m has been set for the campaign, and the Northwood Charitable Trust – the Thomson family’s private charitable organisation – has donated £500,000 to a challenge fund, to match other contributions pound-for-pound. A further £200,000 has already been received from private donors, including Tim Allan, Chair of V&A Dundee.