Create Charity
@createcharity.bsky.social
The UK's leading charity empowering lives through the creative arts. Charity of the Year 2020.
Happy Friday! 🎉 We're ending the week with these joy-filled photos from our recent change:matters project in Wandsworth. change:matters helps young and young adult carers build skills around money and family finances.💰🎨
#CALiveryCharity
#CALiveryCharity
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Happy Friday! 🎉 We're ending the week with these joy-filled photos from our recent change:matters project in Wandsworth. change:matters helps young and young adult carers build skills around money and family finances.💰🎨
#CALiveryCharity
#CALiveryCharity
Why partner with an organisation like Create? We spoke with Anna Hoddinott, Senior Grants and Communications Manager at John Lyon's Charity, about the impact of our partnership and why creativity matters now more than ever. 🌟
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November 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Why partner with an organisation like Create? We spoke with Anna Hoddinott, Senior Grants and Communications Manager at John Lyon's Charity, about the impact of our partnership and why creativity matters now more than ever. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/qulvovxeqz
https://f.mtr.cool/qulvovxeqz
🎟️ Join us for Create Conversations, featuring Kathryn Jacob OBE (@PearlandDean CEO + co-author of The Glass Wall & Belonging).
🎬 Insights on inclusion, influence & leadership.
📅 Register: https://f.mtr.cool/ahgqzqdwof
🎬 Insights on inclusion, influence & leadership.
📅 Register: https://f.mtr.cool/ahgqzqdwof
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🎟️ Join us for Create Conversations, featuring Kathryn Jacob OBE (@PearlandDean CEO + co-author of The Glass Wall & Belonging).
🎬 Insights on inclusion, influence & leadership.
📅 Register: https://f.mtr.cool/ahgqzqdwof
🎬 Insights on inclusion, influence & leadership.
📅 Register: https://f.mtr.cool/ahgqzqdwof
🎨 In partnership with Hestia and Ashurst, we delivered painting workshops for survivors of modern slavery – supporting recovery, creativity & connection.
🖌️ Read the blog: https://f.mtr.cool/emljiwdzki
🖌️ Read the blog: https://f.mtr.cool/emljiwdzki
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🎨 In partnership with Hestia and Ashurst, we delivered painting workshops for survivors of modern slavery – supporting recovery, creativity & connection.
🖌️ Read the blog: https://f.mtr.cool/emljiwdzki
🖌️ Read the blog: https://f.mtr.cool/emljiwdzki
🎭 This summer, we teamed up with Hammersmith & Fulham council to deliver drama + filmmaking workshops for young carers in the borough - giving them a break from responsibility and space to create.
Read more 👉 createarts.org.uk/creating-spa...
Funded by John Lyon's Charity
Read more 👉 createarts.org.uk/creating-spa...
Funded by John Lyon's Charity
CREATING SPACE FOR YOUNG CARERS: A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM COUNCIL
This summer, Create was delighted to launch a new partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council, offering young carers in the borough vital time and space to be creative.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎭 This summer, we teamed up with Hammersmith & Fulham council to deliver drama + filmmaking workshops for young carers in the borough - giving them a break from responsibility and space to create.
Read more 👉 createarts.org.uk/creating-spa...
Funded by John Lyon's Charity
Read more 👉 createarts.org.uk/creating-spa...
Funded by John Lyon's Charity
📚 “It’s good for them to see that even though you’re in prison, you’re thinking about them, making a book for them."
In prison, Jamie wrote and illustrated a storybook for his children.
Read his story: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/fxgoidmkbz
In prison, Jamie wrote and illustrated a storybook for his children.
Read his story: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/fxgoidmkbz
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📚 “It’s good for them to see that even though you’re in prison, you’re thinking about them, making a book for them."
In prison, Jamie wrote and illustrated a storybook for his children.
Read his story: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/fxgoidmkbz
In prison, Jamie wrote and illustrated a storybook for his children.
Read his story: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/fxgoidmkbz
🧠 Stress, anxiety & depression in 16–24 year olds have risen 168% since 2000 - nearly 4x faster than the general population.
This #StressAwarenessWeek, we're spotlighting the role creativity can play in easing stress + supporting mental health.
#CreativityAndWellbeing
This #StressAwarenessWeek, we're spotlighting the role creativity can play in easing stress + supporting mental health.
#CreativityAndWellbeing
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🧠 Stress, anxiety & depression in 16–24 year olds have risen 168% since 2000 - nearly 4x faster than the general population.
This #StressAwarenessWeek, we're spotlighting the role creativity can play in easing stress + supporting mental health.
#CreativityAndWellbeing
This #StressAwarenessWeek, we're spotlighting the role creativity can play in easing stress + supporting mental health.
#CreativityAndWellbeing
🎨 What can creativity teach us about leadership?
At our next #CreateConversations, actor-director & psychotherapist Darren Cheek joins to explore how creativity can transform how we lead.
https://f.mtr.cool/teeitchkhx
At our next #CreateConversations, actor-director & psychotherapist Darren Cheek joins to explore how creativity can transform how we lead.
https://f.mtr.cool/teeitchkhx
November 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🎨 What can creativity teach us about leadership?
At our next #CreateConversations, actor-director & psychotherapist Darren Cheek joins to explore how creativity can transform how we lead.
https://f.mtr.cool/teeitchkhx
At our next #CreateConversations, actor-director & psychotherapist Darren Cheek joins to explore how creativity can transform how we lead.
https://f.mtr.cool/teeitchkhx
We'll be exploring the power of creativity in leadership at our next Create Conversations webinar - and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/nmdmztkuiy
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/nmdmztkuiy
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We'll be exploring the power of creativity in leadership at our next Create Conversations webinar - and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/nmdmztkuiy
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/nmdmztkuiy
This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, we’re celebrating the creativity and resilience of the young + adult carers we work with. 💛
Our projects offer time to breathe, create and connect.
Thank you to our funders for making this work possible!
Our projects offer time to breathe, create and connect.
Thank you to our funders for making this work possible!
November 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, we’re celebrating the creativity and resilience of the young + adult carers we work with. 💛
Our projects offer time to breathe, create and connect.
Thank you to our funders for making this work possible!
Our projects offer time to breathe, create and connect.
Thank you to our funders for making this work possible!
This spring, 11 year old young carer, Maisie, joined our inspired:arts project in Nottingham - a joyful break made possible by The Chetwode Foundation 💛
Read her story: https://f.mtr.cool/fimzlhjbkg
#YoungCarers #CreateCharity #ArtForChange #InspiredArts
Read her story: https://f.mtr.cool/fimzlhjbkg
#YoungCarers #CreateCharity #ArtForChange #InspiredArts
October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This spring, 11 year old young carer, Maisie, joined our inspired:arts project in Nottingham - a joyful break made possible by The Chetwode Foundation 💛
Read her story: https://f.mtr.cool/fimzlhjbkg
#YoungCarers #CreateCharity #ArtForChange #InspiredArts
Read her story: https://f.mtr.cool/fimzlhjbkg
#YoungCarers #CreateCharity #ArtForChange #InspiredArts
🎤 Speaker spotlight: Adirupa Sengupta, Group CEO Common Purpose, brings 20+ years of global leadership insight to our next #CreateConversations webinar.
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/pdedwciwhk #InclusiveLeadership
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/pdedwciwhk #InclusiveLeadership
October 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🎤 Speaker spotlight: Adirupa Sengupta, Group CEO Common Purpose, brings 20+ years of global leadership insight to our next #CreateConversations webinar.
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/pdedwciwhk #InclusiveLeadership
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/pdedwciwhk #InclusiveLeadership
In our latest blog, a survivor of modern slavery shares how taking part in Art Is Freedom - our creative partnership with Hestia and Ashurst - helped them begin to rebuild their life after trauma.
📖 Read the full story 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/hkkedaunec
📖 Read the full story 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/hkkedaunec
October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In our latest blog, a survivor of modern slavery shares how taking part in Art Is Freedom - our creative partnership with Hestia and Ashurst - helped them begin to rebuild their life after trauma.
📖 Read the full story 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/hkkedaunec
📖 Read the full story 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/hkkedaunec
🎶 For #CareLeaversWeek, we’re celebrating the creativity of care-experienced young people with a look back at last year’s our:voices music showcase.
A new cohort is performing this week – proof of the power of music to uplift, connect and empower.
Funded by Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust
A new cohort is performing this week – proof of the power of music to uplift, connect and empower.
Funded by Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust
October 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🎶 For #CareLeaversWeek, we’re celebrating the creativity of care-experienced young people with a look back at last year’s our:voices music showcase.
A new cohort is performing this week – proof of the power of music to uplift, connect and empower.
Funded by Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust
A new cohort is performing this week – proof of the power of music to uplift, connect and empower.
Funded by Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust
Last chance to visit Art Is Freedom exhibition, showcasing the work of survivors of modern slavery!
We’re proud to partner with @hestia1970 on this public exhibition. Visit the artworks at:
📍 New Change Gardens (until 27 Oct)
📍 Trafalgar Square (until 27 Oct)
We’re proud to partner with @hestia1970 on this public exhibition. Visit the artworks at:
📍 New Change Gardens (until 27 Oct)
📍 Trafalgar Square (until 27 Oct)
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Last chance to visit Art Is Freedom exhibition, showcasing the work of survivors of modern slavery!
We’re proud to partner with @hestia1970 on this public exhibition. Visit the artworks at:
📍 New Change Gardens (until 27 Oct)
📍 Trafalgar Square (until 27 Oct)
We’re proud to partner with @hestia1970 on this public exhibition. Visit the artworks at:
📍 New Change Gardens (until 27 Oct)
📍 Trafalgar Square (until 27 Oct)
Only 1 in 3 children say they enjoy reading in their free time. Our our:stories project with SEND pupils explored literacy through drama & storytelling ✨
Read the blog 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xvlzqwsnkn
Funded by @MercersScholars
Read the blog 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xvlzqwsnkn
Funded by @MercersScholars
October 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Only 1 in 3 children say they enjoy reading in their free time. Our our:stories project with SEND pupils explored literacy through drama & storytelling ✨
Read the blog 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xvlzqwsnkn
Funded by @MercersScholars
Read the blog 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xvlzqwsnkn
Funded by @MercersScholars
🧠 60% of CEOs say creativity is the most important leadership quality.
What does that mean for the future of leadership?
🎙️Join our next Create Conversations on Creativity & Leadership: https://f.mtr.cool/nuxldjocdn
What does that mean for the future of leadership?
🎙️Join our next Create Conversations on Creativity & Leadership: https://f.mtr.cool/nuxldjocdn
October 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🧠 60% of CEOs say creativity is the most important leadership quality.
What does that mean for the future of leadership?
🎙️Join our next Create Conversations on Creativity & Leadership: https://f.mtr.cool/nuxldjocdn
What does that mean for the future of leadership?
🎙️Join our next Create Conversations on Creativity & Leadership: https://f.mtr.cool/nuxldjocdn
Through change:matters, care leaver Jamilla* learned to animate, budget, and build confidence - all through creativity.
Read her story 👉 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/tkgeqvpyny
Funded by @WCCAEW
#CALiveryCharity
Read her story 👉 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/tkgeqvpyny
Funded by @WCCAEW
#CALiveryCharity
October 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Through change:matters, care leaver Jamilla* learned to animate, budget, and build confidence - all through creativity.
Read her story 👉 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/tkgeqvpyny
Funded by @WCCAEW
#CALiveryCharity
Read her story 👉 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/tkgeqvpyny
Funded by @WCCAEW
#CALiveryCharity
Through our change:matters programme in Romsey, young carers explored vital topics like budgeting, saving, and planning for the future - all through radio drama.
🙏 Thank you to the Chartered Accountants' Livery Charity for funding this project.
#CALiveryCharity
🙏 Thank you to the Chartered Accountants' Livery Charity for funding this project.
#CALiveryCharity
October 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Through our change:matters programme in Romsey, young carers explored vital topics like budgeting, saving, and planning for the future - all through radio drama.
🙏 Thank you to the Chartered Accountants' Livery Charity for funding this project.
#CALiveryCharity
🙏 Thank you to the Chartered Accountants' Livery Charity for funding this project.
#CALiveryCharity
📣 Last chance to apply!
The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am tomorrow (Friday 17 October).
https://f.mtr.cool/wihvvcqmrg
#ArtJobs #CreativeOpportunities #CreativeDevelopment
The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am tomorrow (Friday 17 October).
https://f.mtr.cool/wihvvcqmrg
#ArtJobs #CreativeOpportunities #CreativeDevelopment
October 16, 2025 at 8:31 AM
📣 Last chance to apply!
The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am tomorrow (Friday 17 October).
https://f.mtr.cool/wihvvcqmrg
#ArtJobs #CreativeOpportunities #CreativeDevelopment
The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am tomorrow (Friday 17 October).
https://f.mtr.cool/wihvvcqmrg
#ArtJobs #CreativeOpportunities #CreativeDevelopment
📣 Last chance to apply!
The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am on Friday Friday 17 October.
https://f.mtr.cool/prvgztuiqp
#CreativeOpportunities #ArtJobs #NurturingTalent #CreativeDevelopment
The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am on Friday Friday 17 October.
https://f.mtr.cool/prvgztuiqp
#CreativeOpportunities #ArtJobs #NurturingTalent #CreativeDevelopment
NURTURING TALENT APPLICATIONS 2026/27
Nurturing Talent is Create’s training programme aimed at upskilling professional emerging artists in community workshop facilitation.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📣 Last chance to apply!
The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am on Friday Friday 17 October.
https://f.mtr.cool/prvgztuiqp
#CreativeOpportunities #ArtJobs #NurturingTalent #CreativeDevelopment
The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am on Friday Friday 17 October.
https://f.mtr.cool/prvgztuiqp
#CreativeOpportunities #ArtJobs #NurturingTalent #CreativeDevelopment
🎨 Join us for our upcoming Create Conversations on Creativity and Leadership.
📅 19 November / 5pm
🔗 Sign up now: https://f.mtr.cool/qaasikfqcc
📅 19 November / 5pm
🔗 Sign up now: https://f.mtr.cool/qaasikfqcc
October 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🎨 Join us for our upcoming Create Conversations on Creativity and Leadership.
📅 19 November / 5pm
🔗 Sign up now: https://f.mtr.cool/qaasikfqcc
📅 19 November / 5pm
🔗 Sign up now: https://f.mtr.cool/qaasikfqcc
🎨 Create Conversations: Creativity & Leadership
📅 Free online webinar | Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/hsyplwbuhr
👉 Discover how creativity can fuel leadership!
📅 Free online webinar | Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/hsyplwbuhr
👉 Discover how creativity can fuel leadership!
October 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🎨 Create Conversations: Creativity & Leadership
📅 Free online webinar | Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/hsyplwbuhr
👉 Discover how creativity can fuel leadership!
📅 Free online webinar | Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/hsyplwbuhr
👉 Discover how creativity can fuel leadership!
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re celebrating the power of creativity to support mental wellbeing - and our creative:tandem programme, which supports children and young people in mental health units.
🎨 Funded by the Simon Rivett-Carnac Trust and the London Freemasons’ Charity
🎨 Funded by the Simon Rivett-Carnac Trust and the London Freemasons’ Charity
October 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re celebrating the power of creativity to support mental wellbeing - and our creative:tandem programme, which supports children and young people in mental health units.
🎨 Funded by the Simon Rivett-Carnac Trust and the London Freemasons’ Charity
🎨 Funded by the Simon Rivett-Carnac Trust and the London Freemasons’ Charity
🎨 Create’s Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is now open - a free year-long training programme helping artists develop skills in community arts facilitation.
📍London & Manchester
🗓️ Submit eligibility form by 17 Oct
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/zefqhdbypd
📍London & Manchester
🗓️ Submit eligibility form by 17 Oct
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/zefqhdbypd
October 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🎨 Create’s Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is now open - a free year-long training programme helping artists develop skills in community arts facilitation.
📍London & Manchester
🗓️ Submit eligibility form by 17 Oct
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/zefqhdbypd
📍London & Manchester
🗓️ Submit eligibility form by 17 Oct
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/zefqhdbypd