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.

We were delighted to see The Mighty Creatives named as the winner in the Best Service Delivery Innovation category in recognition of our Creative Mentoring service.

We’re delighted to announce that our CEO, Dr Nick Owen MBE, has received recognition in the Global CEO Excellence Awards 2023 after being named the Most Inspiring Children’s Mentoring Organisation CEO 2023.

It’s been a busy and exciting time for The Mighty Creatives. From the appointment of our new Chair of Trustees, the development of our fast-growing Creative Mentoring service to our Youth Voice advocacy work… we have lots of news to share!

We’re delighted to share that Stowe Family Law’s Leicester office has made a £250 donation to The Mighty Creatives, which will support us to reach more children and young people through our Creative Mentoring service.

For Candleby Lane School in Cotgrave, creativity is listed as one of their eight key values. Read about their Artsmark journey.

Read St John’s CofE Primary School & Nursery’s story about keeping the arts alive – and the importance of creativity, school development and youth voice.

Crafts Council and Hobbycraft have collaborated with regional partners across England to launch Let’s Craft – sending out craft boxes across the country to families who don’t have arts and craft supplies at home.

2022 has been a whirlwind of activity, aims, and achievement at The Mighty Creatives and we’re seeing off the year by celebrating all the wonderful work our team have been up to over the past twelve months.

In the wake of the pandemic where pupils of all ages suffered with missing out on school and socializing, how can we best support pupils with their mental health, and what can we learn from recent findings?

You may have read recently that our application for Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding unfortunately proved unsuccessful. We’ve put together a handy FAQ to help answer some questions you may have.

Our statement on the outcome of Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding bid decision.