Are you a local arts, cultural or community organisation in Wrexham County? Do you have a bold idea for a cultural event that could help Wrexham shine on a national stage?

Together with Wrexham County Brough Council (WCBC) and the Wrexham Community and Culture Trust (WCCT) We are inviting proposals for grants of up to £10,000 to deliver ‘test events’ as part of a new Cultural Commissions programme, supporting Wrexham’s journey towards becoming UK City of Culture 2029.

This programme, led by WCCT, is a strategic investment in Wrexham’s cultural economy – designed to increase resilience, drive innovation, and showcase the county’s capacity to deliver ambitious, inclusive and diverse cultural events.

The Wrecsam 2029 Cultural Commission grant is for applications that have a fresh, novel concept and is a project/series of activities that are NOT seeking funding from either the WCBC Key fund or the Cadwyn Clwyd/AVOW Prosperous Communities Key Fund.

What We’re Looking For 

Successful applicants will:

• Deliver events across Wrexham between July 2025 and January 2026
• Align their events with Wrexham’s UK City of Culture 2029 bid theme of ‘playfulness’

Demonstrate:

• A fresh and novel concept
• Local relevance and national significance
• Strong potential to attract new audiences and foster community engagement

Why It Matters 

This project is about more than one event – it’s about:

• Strengthening Wrexham’s cultural infrastructure
• Growing the resilience and reach of local cultural organisations
• Engaging thousands of residents and visitors
• Boosting Wrexham’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Key Details:

Grant deadline: Midday 1st July 2025

Delivery period: All events must be completed by 31st January 2026

Application Form Available from here