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This Department's arm's length funding body, Arts Council England, wants more people to experience and be inspired by the arts, irrespective of where they live or their social, educational or financial circumstances. There are a number of ways it addresses this, including its network of Bridge organisations, a strategic fund to ensure the best work tours around the country, funding through Grants for the Arts, and the contribution of its National Portfolio Organisations.In addition, the recently launched Audience Focus fund has offered a consortium led by the Association of British Orchestras £1.1 million over three years to develop Family Friendly Arts. Family Friendly Arts will increase levels of engagement by families and young people through a large scale national programme. |