
Cultural Purbeck CIC is a Community Interest Company, established in response to a growing need for stronger collaboration, visibility, and long-term support across the cultural sector in Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck.

Formed in response to a shared ambition, Cultural Purbeck CIC exists to celebrate, support and promote Purbeck as a vibrant centre for creative and performing arts, heritage and the natural environment - in a more connected and coordinated way.

We work in partnership with organisations, communities, and local groups to strengthen collaboration, develop new opportunities, and champion the value of culture across the area. Our approach is rooted in listening, co-creation and a belief that culture plays a vital role in shaping place, identity and wellbeing.
Cultural Purbeck CIC was established in response to a growing need for a more connected and visible creative and cultural sector across Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck.
Work to bring partners together - including community workshops and discussions sparked through the Town of Culture bid - highlighted both the strength of the area’s offer and the lack of a shared platform to support collaboration and growth. Cultural Purbeck aims to fill that gap.
Cultural Purbeck CIC is a membership network for organisations, community groups and partners working across culture in its broadest sense, including the arts, heritage, nature, and creative industries. If you are keen to collaborate, share ideas, and help build a stronger, more visible cultural sector across Purbeck, get in touch below.
Our work is supported by a small but dedicated team of trustees and staff from across Purbeck’s creative and cultural sector, with experience spanning local arts, heritage and community organisations.

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