What do we mean by culture?

Find out precisely what we mean when our guidance refers to "culture".

‘Sea Change places culture at the heart of regenerating England’s seaside resorts by investing in arts, public space, cultural assets and heritage projects.  It will drive cultural and creative regeneration and economic growth in seaside resorts by funding inspiring, creative and innovative projects, bringing a sense of pride, enjoyment and celebration.’
(from "Introduction")

‘Innovative and inspirational cultural projects will be supported providing a high quality of experience which make a lasting difference to the resort. Cultural projects which will contribute to local place-making; arts projects which provide new opportunities for local communities and visitors improving the quality and the experience of the historic environment’
(from "What are the funding criteria?")

‘Our aim is to use culture to make a difference to seaside resorts, contributing to sustainable, social and economic regeneration.'
(from "Aims and objectives")

'Our objectives are: to back investment plans from seaside resorts in culture, heritage and public space, which could act as a catalyst to support regeneration of the resort'
(from "Aims and objectives")