The Cultural Engine
Providing expert and friendly support for organisations making a difference in their communities and improving local economies.
We partner with Local Authorities, Government Agencies, Universities, Trusts, Charities and other Community or Social Organisations by providing capacity and knowledge to:
- Identify & secure funding.
- Develop, manage & deliver projects.
- Write relevant & deliverable strategies.
- Support business planning & operational development.
- Nurturing excellent cross-sector partnerships.
- Undertake research.
Our Services
In order to complete a successful project there are a number of different skillsets that are important to make a successful proposal become a reality. We are well skilled in a number of fields and can help you in a number of ways to reach your goals with a wide range of skillsets.
Case Studies
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Sustainable Uttlesford Workshops @Essex University 14-15th Sept 2026
PROGRAMME Venue: Lakeview Room, University of Essex DAY 1: MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10.15am – 10.45amRegistration & Refreshments 10.45am – 11.05amIntroduction: Framing the Mezzolevel as an Organisational Principle: Theory and PracticeTony Sampson (EBS, GERG) and Giles Tofield (CERG) 11.05am – 11.30am (NEW 15-MINUTE SESSION)Current State: Net Zero & Community Energy: Chaired by Vicky Reed (UDC) and…
CERG “Mezzo” and Imaginarium Research Reaches Parliament
CERG and Essex Business School academic Dr Tony Sampson has taken CERG research on communities and environmental policy to Parliament. His article exploring imagination in place-based policymaking has been published in a Key Cities Innovation Network compendium and Dr Sampson attended the launch event at the House of Commons to present his ideas to MPs…
WILD EAST LONDON IMAGINARIUM
Full Programme: Full programme for Saturday’s Wild East London Imaginarium in Stratford WILD EAST LONDON IMAGINARIUM PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY SATURDAY 18 JULY 2026 · 12 – 5PM 12.00pm Room G.17, USS Campus, Stratford · University of East London, E15 1NF 12pm Welcome to the Wild East London Imaginarium 12.15pm Keynote Ken Worpole 1.00pm Panel…