our vision is of a world where all children and young people will harness the power of arts, creativity and culture in order to transform themselves, their communities and their futures.

our latest stories

Ashleigh’s story

“Creative activities offer escapism from the difficulties children in hospital face each day.”

The Brunts Academy

“It gave both teachers and students the opportunity to do something we’d never normally dream of doing…”

Gabs’ story

“I aim to bring life to a long-lasting message about racism.”

 

Just £10 helps us support a young person to access travel support to attend a creative workshop, event or festival

Just £30 helps us support a young person in or leaving care with one hour of essential creative mentoring

Just £50 helps us support a disadvantaged young people to complete an Arts Award qualification

our core programme areas

As an East Midlands young person’s charity, we offer a broad range of creative programmes.
Find out more by exploring our portfolio.

Our cultural education programmes support arts and cultural education for all children and young people.

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Our creative communities programme supports social and artistic placemaking through the creativity of children and young people.

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Our creative futures programmes focus on supporting individuals to be leaders across education, community and business sectors.

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Our Creative Mentoring Service provides one-to-one support, improving educational attainment and progression pathways for children and young people in need, including those in and leaving care.

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creative events

artsmark events

For schools on their Artsmark journey with us, these events support your progress and help you network with other school also on the their Artsmark journeys.

arts award events

Whather it is training to become an Adviser, or checking in with about delivery; the Arts Award events run in the region with support Supporters, Centres and Advisers get the best out of Arts Award in their delivery.

mighty meetings

We periodically host summits, conferences, round tables and briefings to support creative conversations across all sectors we support.

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