Empowering Creative Organisations to Lead with Impact
Culture Rise exists to empower organisations in the creative, arts and culture sectors to build something meaningful, enabling them to develop the right strategy, structure and support to grow sustainably.
We provide expert consultancy, coaching and training across business development, fundraising, and creative producing, helping small and mid-sized creative organisations navigate change, secure funding, and deliver with confidence.
If you’re overwhelmed by strategy, lacking in capacity, unsure how to sustain or grow, or just need a thought partner to shape your next steps, you’re in the right place.
Our Story
Culture Rise was founded to bridge a gap between the visionary creativity at the heart of the arts and culture sector, and the business and leadership support often missing from the conversation.
We’ve worked with arts organisations, creative businesses, local authorities, community collectives and cultural leaders across the UK. From strategic plans and successful funding bids, to business coaching and creative producing, our work is always tailored, collaborative, and focused on real-world impact.
Our team of consultants have a wide range of specialisms and expertise in the sector, with director and executive level experience across different disciplines. We share a deep belief in the power of arts and culture to transform communities.
Meet the Team
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Lindsay Stockley
Lindsay is founder of Culture Rise. As a certified business coach and senior arts professional, she has supported clients to raise six-figure sums, design ambitious strategies, and grow sustainably. She blends deep sector knowledge with a commitment to individual and organisational wellbeing. Having produced acclaimed arts festivals, productions, commissions and projects, her focus now is on helping others succeed.
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Nick White
Nick is a fundraising consultant for Culture Rise as well as an award-winning theatre-maker and co-artistic director of Wassail Theatre Company. He's collaborated extensively with diverse communities, theatres and touring companies across the South West as a fundraiser, writer, producer and director of interactive live performance.
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Rachel Adams
Rachel is a versatile producer, grant writer, and fundraising specialist collaborating with artists and organisations across the UK and Europe. Co-founder of Wyldwood Arts, she champions socially conscious creative projects, emphasising intergenerational communities. Rachel has held executive roles with several arts organisations and acts as a fundraising consultant at Culture Rise.
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Matt Walton
Matt's career spans across the private and public sectors. In 2017 as Media and Communications Manager for Hull's UK City of Culture he secured extensive coverage worth £450m. With strong fundraising acumen, he's garnered over £450k in grants, and works as a fundraising consultant at Culture Rise. At the weekend he can be found delivering sound therapy workshops across Yorkshire.
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Ruth Essex
Ruth is a regeneration expert and artist, who specialises in urban revitalisation and cultural development in the UK and Europe. At Culture Rise she uses her expertise in inclusive, artist-led initiatives that foster democratic, equitable communities. Her innovative placemaking projects, including citizens assemblies and locally led creative projects build connections between people, places, and creativity.