South East England Development Agency

The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) is responsible for the Turner Contemptible and simply allocates money along with the Arts Council (and ...others...), though does not indicate where the funding originates. It appears to be the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from government and the National Lottery. Apparently the Turner Centre could go elsewhere and the consensus is that this would be a bad idea. In any case, funding is only for the building itself. Works of art must be bought separately and no indication of such purchase is made.

This appears to represent a totally open cheque. Signed, but the amount not filled in.

If the Olympic Games went to another country would this be a bad idea? Schemes are being considered about what will happen to the constructions even 4 years before the event.

Heritage Lottery Fund

The money 'donated' by the gambling public in the National Lottery will never see anything like the £millions upon £millions spent in the attempt to win. It is effectively a national bank that can be raided for a so-called 'good cause'. And who defines what a good cause could be? Such a good cause is called the Olympic Games, but who actually benefits?

A 'free loan' to the government 'borrowed' by stealth. Nothing new here.

The information provided raises more questions than it answers. It is still very unclear about what is being provided. The information, if available, is buried very, very deep. This is the problem: hiding information creates distrust. There is not a shred of openness and is typical British government thinking:

Not a shred