• Objective 1

    amplify the voice of rural areas to bring them higher on the political agenda

  • Objective 2

    structure and enable collaboration and mutual learning between Pact members
Description

We support emerging and existing non-urban creative spaces with advice, networking and funding matchmaking. Through consultancy, workshops and study visits we facilitate the exchange between European social and cultural entrepreneurs who are active in the field of culture-led rural development. 

Our commitments are:

  •  To increase the knowledge of organisational development, business models, funding opportunities and programming for social and cultural entrepreneurs that want to or have started a creative space in the countryside in Europe.
  • To help rural municipalities to find relevant socio-cultural and innovation projects to re-activate empty properties in their communities.
  • To advocate for culture-led rural development policies in European countries
Themes
  • Stronger Rural Areas
  • Democracy and participation
  • Education and training
  • Sports, Culture and leisure
  • Prosperous rural areas
  • Entrepreneurship
    • Stakeholder beneficiary(ies)
    • Private Business
    Activities
    • Policies & advocacy
    Expected Outcomes

    We have launched an instagram channel to connect non-urban creative spaces and communities with each other. By the end of august we aim to have a 1000 followers.

    • We have launched a website where non-urban creative projects are featured and our mission is being communicated
    • By the end of 2023 we have helped 10 spaces with consultancy in our field of expertise
    • By the end of 2023 we have taken part in a EIT KIC project together with other rural partners in the field of culture-led rural development
    • By the end of 2023 we'll have pitched to investors to raise funds for our investor matchmaking tool that supports non-urban creative spaces


     

    Organisation/Company information

    Rural radicals

    Private Business
    Status
    Completed
    Further details
    Beneficiary country
    Netherlands