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The National Theatre

On [TBC] 2026 we invited the National Theatre to apply for up to £14.7 million of Dormant Assets funding, following our solicitation policy.

Why we solicited this application

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The proposed programme aims to reach 100,000 young people a year across England. It will involve working strategically with local partners to ensure it reaches those with the least opportunity.

How this fits Dormant Assets funding priorities

The Dormant Assets Acts and Secondary Legislation set limits on how we can use Dormant Assets funding.

One purpose permitted for Dormant Assets funding in England is “the provision of services, facilities or opportunities to meet the needs of young people”, from The Dormant Assets (Distribution of Money) (England) Order 2023.

This solicited application fits within the permitted purpose in the Order.

How we’ll assess their application

We asked the National Theatre to show us how their project would:

  • meet the objectives of the Dormant Assets Scheme

  • fit in to the government’s Dormant Assets Strategy

  • meet the specific purpose set out in the 2023 Order

We’ll assess their application to ensure we’re confident about its suitability, effectiveness, quality and value for money.

Specifically, we’ll assess the application to make sure that the work it describes:

  • meets the objectives and priorities of the Dormant Assets Scheme

  • does not replace or duplicate any services that government has a statutory responsibility to provide

  • meets UK rules around subsidy control

  • can deliver its policy objectives in a way that represents good value for money

  • can be implemented accurately, sustainably and on time using the resources available