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
Latest from the News/Blog
Imaginarium at the Big Green Festival
CERG are co-curating 4 core events at UDC’s Big Green Festival (5-13th June) FRIDAY 5 JUNE – Looking Back and Legacy: Uttlesford Zero Carbon and Community Action 18:15 – 20:40, Uttlesford District Council Chambers, Saffron Walden This event blends storytelling with strategic reflection on local achievements through the Zero Carbon Communities Fund, while looking ahead…
CERG Researcher Takes Policy Framework to House of Commons
Imagination as Policy Infrastructure: CERG Researcher Takes Policy Framework to House of Commons CERG co-founder, Dr Tony D. Sampson, Reader in Digital Communications at the University of Essex Business School, will present a new policy framework at the House of Commons on 29 April, arguing that imagination must be treated as essential infrastructure in tackling…
Maldon District Creative Gathering at Datum Attitude Brewery (Heybridge), 30th March 2026
The first Maldon District Creative Gathering took place at Datum Attitude Brewery in Heybridge on the 30th March. This was a chance for creative practitioners to get together, network and share some insights into their practice, events and programmes. Representation was from across all ‘corners’ of the District – Burnham-on-Crouch, Tollesbury, Mayland and Maldon. The…