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Please, help the future of theatre by donating to MGCfutures today

Our bursaries exist to support theatre makers in creating work and developing their careers. To date, we have supported 126 people across all areas of the industry. We are the only charity helping every aspect of theatre making whether creative, administrative or technical. Previous recipients include Rebecca Frecknall, Marcelo Dos Santos and Waleed Akhtar. Listen to what our previous bursary recipients have to say here. We need your help to continue this vital work. 

“Now more than ever it’s essential to invest in the theatre makers of the future – not just to survive, but to thrive and create new and vital work.”

Michael Grandage

If you would like to find out more about being a regular supporter of the programme, please contact MGCfutures Creative Administrator, Kashish Gaba kashish@mgcfutures.com

“This has been life‑changing.”

Franny Anne Rafferty, Director and 2017 Bursary Recipient

Look to the Future – Leave a Legacy

MGCfutures’ mission is informed by Michael Grandage’s experience as a young actor who wanted desperately to change his career path and become a theatre director.

Thanks to the support of friends and industry professionals, Michael was able to achieve his ambition. As a young man from Cornwall Michael had first hand knowledge of experiencing just how hard it can be to make a change or even get onto the ladder.

He set up MGCfutures to help others who might be facing similar challenges.

MGCfutures exists to nurture, support and guide the next generation of theatre makers. We believe passionately in the future of British theatre and we know that we need to invest now in order to ensure that the industry is able to thrive. It is the only charity supporting career development throughout the industry whether creative, administrative or technical providing not only financial help but also mentoring and career guidance.

An MGCfutures bursary can be life-changing for an aspiring writer, designer, director or technician.

“MGCfutures do so much for so many with no hoops or weird parameters. They’re all about art and artists.”

Isley Lynn, Writer, 2016 Recipient

Some general Information about leaving a gift in your will

  • All legacy gifts to MGCfutures are administered by the Trustee.
  • MGCfutures is a registered charity (no. 1153534), which means that your legacy gift will be exempt from Inheritance Tax.
  • If you decide to leave at least 10% of your estate to charity, the Inheritance Tax rate on the rest of your estate may reduce from 40% to 36%.
  • We recommend that you seek advice from your financial or legal adviser. You can choose to leave either a share of the residue of your estate (a residuary bequest) or a fixed amount (a pecuniary bequest).
  • We request that you specify that your gift is an unrestricted donation.
  • We are happy to offer naming opportunities in memory of yourself or a loved one.
  • Your gift can be acknowledged on our website or you can choose to remain anonymous.
  • We are happy to discuss and consider any ideas or proposals that you may have and all conversations will be treated with utmost confidence.