Funders & Partners
Watershed is funded and supported by a range of local, national and European organisations
Arts Council England South West
Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts. Their ambition is to place the arts at the heart of national life, reflecting the country's rich and diverse cultural identity as only the arts can.
University of the West of England
The University of the West of England, Bristol (Bristol UWE) is one of Britain's most popular universities with more than 23,000 students and a 1,000-strong academic staff.
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is internationally renowned, ranked in the top 30 universities globally (QS World University Rankings), due to its outstanding teaching and research, its superb facilities and highly talented students and staff.
The British Film Institute
The British Film Institute is the UK's lead film organisation. Its mission to achieve a creative and prosperous film culture and industry base, the BFI drives creative, economic, and cultural success through a linked portfolio of activities.
Nisbet Trust
The Nisbet Trust is an independent charitable trust primarily funded by the business activity of Key West Holdings. The Trust supports charitable causes in the Greater Bristol area. The Nisbet Trust supports Make Shift.
Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council's Arts and Culture Team provides grants for Bristol-based organisations and individuals to deliver arts and culture activities, events or festivals. Bristol City Council supports Make Shift.