APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 HAVE NOW CLOSED! 

OUR PARTNERS
& SUPPORTERS

THE FIRE IT UP FUND WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT OUR INCREDIBLE PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS WHO ARE PUTTING TIME, MONEY AND EFFORT INTO HELPING MAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY THE BEST IT CAN BE FOR THOSE WE WANT TO SUPPORT

Open Eye Gallery are our founding partner. One of the most well regarded and established photographic galleries in the UK, OEG's access to training, mentors and future opportunities for those who want to move into the worlds of art and culture we are proud to have them as part of the fund.

ACC Liverpool Group were a long standing client of Ant's and have a unique place in the City Region to help aspiring photographers and film makers access events and opportunities, as well as to support in their wider role in helping support the creative community across the region.

Bold Street Coffee was Ant's favourite place to relax in the city. As partners they will offer a shop window for some of those we support through their regular exhibitions and also help anyone who wants to move into the retail world.

Huge thank you to Grant Johnson CEO of rocketspark for having generously provided this platform in order to spread the Fire It Up vision. Grant, a fellow Kiwi, crossed paths with Ant in London and like so many thought he was a cool person. Having read about Ant's death and the Fund Grant made contact, offering to help and support, not only the Fund but also any prospective recipient of the Fund.

Through Grant came an introduction to the fabulous Ruth Lever, a Kiwi freelance designer currently living in Tokyo. Ruth owns Rule Design and she has single-handedly given Fire It Up the spark it needed and brought it to life. Her generosity of spirit knows no bounds and we are eternally gratefully to her for her skill, patience and expertise in creating a look and feel that screams Ant!

If you are interested in becoming a Partner
please click the contact button below or
email Robin Kemp at robin@fireitupfund.com