“I have learned a lot and was excited every week for our sessions together.”

“It looks so much better than I imagined it would.”

"She is just what we were hoping for from a Creative Mentor and they are a perfect fit. I just wanted to let you know how much her support is valued and how great we think she is.”

"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."

“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.

"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."

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

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.

"I feel confident, focused, excited and calm... this isn't where I expected to be."

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

"I feel like I'm building a bond with you."

Student paediatric nurse Ashleigh took on a month long placement with us at The Mighty Creatives to work on her Creative Writing Packs - a project for children and young people in hospitals in Nottinghamshire. Here she reflects on the work she's produced and her time at TMC.

Sophiya tells us about her experiences of YEF, how it’s supported her to take on new projects, and how it’s helped to inspire her future.

Our European WellBe partner Yonko along with his son Christian took part in their own Boss Bike Ride in Bulgaria! Below Yonko reflects on the importance of leadership - something our Boss Bike Rides campaign champions in all paths.

Megan tells us about her experience as a Kickstarter on the DWP's Kickstart Scheme, in her role at TMC helping to bring the charity's brand to life...

YEF recipient Casey talks about his poetry anthology Fly Don't Fall.

Young Empowerment Fund (YEF) participant, Sarah, discusses her project and being a funding recipient.

We spoke to Jess Fisher, a young disabled musician who works with local arts organisations, to find out more about her creative social action project funded by TMC.

Griffydam Primary School, Leicestershire gives a first-hand account of its Artsmark journey.

Moving Together have been bringing dance to communities throughout Leicestershire for 9 years. They were also one of the first creative businesses we supported through our Bank of TMC project for young entrepreneurs.

Mary Strickson is the founder of creative enterprise The Picture Whole and one of the artists behind two of The Mighty Creatives projects – Emerge and Splash!