“She talks to me like a person.”

“I didn’t move the whole time! It was amazing, I want to go again, but it’s not on any more.”

“There was a change that instead of him being more passive he would become very, very active about his thinking and what he thought about things. That was a huge change.”

“This kind of creative child-centred practice allows Creative Mentors to be flexible and non-judgmental, and gives control and choice to their Creative Mentees.”

Midland’s based organisations, Arts Connect and The Mighty Creatives (TMC), are leading the way in England with a pioneering new partnership programme.

New appointments set to strengthen The Mighty Creatives’ strategic development plans to reach more under-represented young people through person-centred creative interventions.

“I’ll tell you what… my art skills have been so much better since I started this course!”

“Confidence grew over the sessions and Toby was never shy about talking about his interests, becoming more confident sharing how he felt – for example, about his dad or being worried about going to secondary school.”

“She’s actually done more than what a therapist has done for me. She’s just helped me out a lot.”

“I’ve realised I can actually take really good pictures! I have learnt new things like how to book trains and get around visiting cities and places which is super exciting. I have built up confidence in myself to be able to explore more.”

Ryan is a young person involved in the youth consultation of the SPROCKET (Systems and Process Redesign and Optimisation at Childhood Key Events and Transitions) project. As a proud partner of the SPROCKET project, we asked Ryan to share his experiences as a young person living with complex health needs.

Resources for young people who may be feeling upset, worried, anxious, overwhelmed or concerned by recent news.

“I really appreciate the fact you are honest with me.”

“It’s been great to see Jaya’s progress! The relationship Jaya and Lauren built enabled Jaya to engage really well with the creative activities and also gave Jaya the confidence to create and choreograph her own Dance routines.”

“Olivia came in very closed off – but as soon as she started her art she immediately became engaged.”

“… but I am a good kid!”

“I am happy all day when I know Rebecca is coming and always happy when she’s with me.”

Openess and agility are the watchwords when it comes to handling the digital nomads of Generation Z, according to a roundtable of leading cross-industry voices.

Our CEO, Dr Nick Owen, reflects on the first day in Krefeld, Germany visiting our project partners Werkhaus e.V. for an exciting transnational collaboration.

Creativity quite honestly saved my life. As much as that is such a cringey and cliché thing to say, the power of creativity is one we too often underestimate.

We caught up with Claire Parker, a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist and TMC Creative Mentor, to talk about the differences between Art Therapy and Creative Mentoring.

Our CEO, Dr. Nick Owen, shares his reflections on the Beyond 2023 Conference held in London this week, developed in partnership with the British Council and focused on the core theme “the global creative economy”.

“I feel confident, focused, excited and calm… this isn’t where I expected to be.”

We’ve been supporting Care Leavers since 2015. Find out how, hear from our mentees, and learn more about supporting the #NCLW campaign.

“A trip to London with Sophie would be my perfect day.”

“I feel like I’m building a bond with you.”

Resources for young people who may be feeling upset, worried, anxious, overwhelmed or concerned by recent news.

Here at The Mighty Creatives, we’re proud to support the ‘What about the Children?’ report released by Save the Children, the Children’s Rights Alliance for England and Just for Kids Law.