Evaluating Capital Investment Needs for Arts Centres in the UK

Future Arts Centres and Arup have joined forces to highlight the critical need to restore ageing cultural infrastructure and support creative communities across the UK.

Evaluating Capital Investment Needs for Arts Centres in the UK

Future Arts Centres and Arup have joined forces to highlight the critical need to restore ageing cultural infrastructure and support creative communities across the UK.

In-depth research from 90 UK art centres shows that over three quarters (78%) of those surveyed report being unable to complete planned work on their buildings, and more than 60% of venues have had no renovation or refurbishment within the last 10 years (including 25% where there have been no relevant works within recent memory).

This report was published in May 2025.