Hello, we are Loom.

We make creative and artist-led projects happen, by weaving together people, partners and places.

Services

  • We help creative people and businesses think through their ideas and turn them into reality.

    Our expertise includes: Concept Development / Fundraising and Sponsorship / Partnerships and Community-building / Advising on Project Management + Operations

  • We help organisations and businesses who want to commission artists or cultural programmes.

    This might include: Research and Scoping / Developing Cultural Strategies / Community Engagement / Cultural Programming / Artist Liaison and Management

  • We help artists and creative practitioners to realise ambitious projects, often involving communities or rooted in a particular place. We have a team of efficient and experienced producers who can support your project, whether a one-off event or long term programme.

Projects

  • Park Royal Design District

    A year-round programme of events and activities which support the creative community in Park Royal - including participation in London Craft Week and London Design Festival.

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  • Re-Made in Park Royal

    Re-Made in Park Royal is a new material exchange hub, connecting artists and makers with waste and surplus materials from local industries.

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  • Park Royal Women's Group

    Park Royal Women’s Group has been set up to support and champion women working and living in Park Royal.

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  • Park Royal Open Workshop

    Fundraising and strategic support for Park Royal’s new open access workshop.

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  • Absolute Beginners

    Fundraising and strategic support for an artist-led project where young people can learn how to make basic goods in radically sustainable ways.

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  • Old Oak Park Royal Food Festival

    A one-day festival celebrating “London’s Kitchen” through talks, tastings, walks, film screenings, storytelling and music.

Our approach

  • Start local

    We know the value of local knowledge, and starting with someone who’s connected to a place. The projects we work on are hyper-local, useful and responsive to a particular need.

    By working with Loom you will have the chance to become connected to our in-depth expertise, knowledge and contacts in London’s fastest growing creative hub, Park Royal - but we also work across London and beyond, ensuring we find someone with a local connection to inform and support our work.

  • Simplify and connect

    We want artists and creative businesses to spend more time creating and less time on chasing funding or navigating complex tenders.

    We can help bring together the people you need on your team, spot opportunities for funding and investment, and facilitate new ways to work with local partners to ensure a successful and impactful project.

  • Build equity

    We often work on projects that aim to empower people to shape and change their part of the world in meaningful ways. We know that this is not easy and can bring many challenges.

    We are committed to continual learning and reflection to ensure that our work with people is equitable, inclusive, supportive and mutually beneficial.

  • Pricing

    Every client and every project is different and so we operate a sliding scale of payment depending on your circumstances and our current capacity. We can offer fixed project fees or retainer models.

    We always retain a space for one pro-bono consultancy client each month, to support emerging artists and socially-conscious projects. By working with us, you will be helping to fund more of this type of work.

Testimonials

  • "I've been working with Loom for the last few months, on getting another iteration of Absolute Beginners off the ground. It's been amazing. Partly because they really know their stuff, and have helped me work out what kind of funding is out there, who to go to, and how to get it. But mainly just having someone in your corner, to use as a sounding board, and get some feedback. So much time in the art world is spent thinking about things on your own - to have someone on the end of the phone is brilliant. 10/10, would work with again."

    Tom James
    Artist / Founder, Absolute Beginners

  • "Panel has had the pleasure of working with Grace on a place-based project focusing on connecting artists with communities across Park Royal. Grace's expertise lies in strategic thinking and helping to make ideas become reality. She is a champion and a necessary advocate for design and making, identifying their relevance to place and articulating their intrinsic value across many areas."

    Catriona Duffy
    Co-Director, Panel

  • "Zakee Shariff Studio has been working with Loom for two years. Grace has been a really supportive help to my studio and all the growth and change I’ve been going through over the last couple of years. Loom have supported me with my creative practice as an artist and designer, by introducing me to a diversity of art applications, in the Park Royal area and beyond. She has also supported the studio with it's coaching arm, in the work she and I do for the Park Royal Women’s Group, as well as consulting me for grant making initiatives, and innovative application support. She is a force for the area of Park Royal, and completely committed to making the lives of artists, creatives and the community better. I am very grateful she came into my life, via the amazing work she does for Park Royal Design District.”

    Zakee Shariff
    Artist, Coach and Founder of Zakee Shariff Studio

  • "To help deliver the Old Oak & Park Royal Food Festival, OPDC commissioned Loom - a business in the heart of Park Royal with strong local connections, a specialism in creating community partnerships, and a proven track record of producing successful events. Their profound understanding of the local dynamics and nuances enabled them to create a captivating festival that resonated with the residents, businesses, and visitors of Old Oak & Park Royal. This first event exceeded all expectations! A jam-packed programme from morning until night, with the perfect flow of guests throughout the day and such positive feedback from the community that we’re already looking forward to organising the next one. Any business that chooses to have Loom on its team is making the best decision and very lucky. I would highly recommend them."

    Patora Dyrma
    Head of Social Value and Community Partnerships, OPDC

  • "As a small company with lots on the go, it is often hard to think about how to develop your business to create stability and sustainability in the long term. Having Grace on our side has been a massive help in creating a more strategic approach to creative business development. Working alongside Grace and Loom Projects has been a very refreshing experience, and as another female-founded business, we are excited for what this collaboration will bring!"

    Asia Ahmed & Ophelia O’Sullivan
    Co-Founders, ALOOKINTO

  • "Loom have been a great support for our team, and have continued to provide us with strategic advice as we've faced new challenges and opportunities. They're great at connecting and sign-posting, and their understanding of the sector has been priceless, especially in the early stages as we figured out our core offer and brand positioning. Easy recommend!"

    Errol Donald
    Founder, Mindspray

  • "Grace at Loom Projects is a real gem. She has helped us immensely; sharing her insights and knowledge on business and showing us ways to maximise our reach. Grace is a key person in the OPDC area who truly cares about people, startup businesses and community projects"

    Zephryn Taitte
    Director, 8 Strikes Corner Ltd

Photos: Absolute Beginners, Tom James, 2021  | Graphic Rewilding by Baker and Borowski, 2021 | Park Royal Design District, 2022 
Design by The Control Room London