Also in regards to the point being made about British dancers, Laurretta Summerscales seems to be doing rather well for herself in the company. Okay she is currently in the artist ranks however she was picked by previous AD Wayne Eagling to join the company from her second year at ENBS and she is making her Odile/Odette debut at the RAH in June. Therefore, its clear you could assume she has a bright future ahead of her. Max Westwell and Nancy Osbaldeston are two other British examples with the latter being named this years Emerging Dancer.
I'm definitely in the camp that says ENB deserves their funding.
In regards to the new image I agree with those who say the images have perhaps not been truly reflective of what they should truly represent. I do have a friend who worked London Fashion Week and after seeing the Pam Hogg show booked tickets for the triple bill. I think physically getting themselves out there as much as possible could be used to great effectiveness.