Create Charity
@createcharity.bsky.social
The UK's leading charity empowering lives through the creative arts. Charity of the Year 2020.
🌟Happy New Year! 🌟
As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’ve created together so far.
Thank you to our participants, artists, partners, funders and supporters for being part of this journey.
As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’ve created together so far.
Thank you to our participants, artists, partners, funders and supporters for being part of this journey.
January 1, 2026 at 10:31 AM
🌟Happy New Year! 🌟
As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’ve created together so far.
Thank you to our participants, artists, partners, funders and supporters for being part of this journey.
As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’ve created together so far.
Thank you to our participants, artists, partners, funders and supporters for being part of this journey.
With 2026 just around the corner, we’re looking back on some of our favourite moments from projects delivered across the UK in 2025.
Thank you to our participants, artists, partners, funders and supporters for helping make these moments possible.
Thank you to our participants, artists, partners, funders and supporters for helping make these moments possible.
December 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
With 2026 just around the corner, we’re looking back on some of our favourite moments from projects delivered across the UK in 2025.
Thank you to our participants, artists, partners, funders and supporters for helping make these moments possible.
Thank you to our participants, artists, partners, funders and supporters for helping make these moments possible.
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re sharing some photos from our our:voices ceramics project 🏺✨
Children in care created beautiful, festive ceramic sculptures — full of imagination, care and pride.
A joyful reminder of the power of creativity as we head into the new year 💛
Children in care created beautiful, festive ceramic sculptures — full of imagination, care and pride.
A joyful reminder of the power of creativity as we head into the new year 💛
December 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re sharing some photos from our our:voices ceramics project 🏺✨
Children in care created beautiful, festive ceramic sculptures — full of imagination, care and pride.
A joyful reminder of the power of creativity as we head into the new year 💛
Children in care created beautiful, festive ceramic sculptures — full of imagination, care and pride.
A joyful reminder of the power of creativity as we head into the new year 💛
On Christmas Day, we just want to say thank you 💛
To everyone who supports Create - you help make creativity accessible to people who need it most.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎄
🎁 Give the gift of creativity: https://f.mtr.cool/skejwyjnmb
To everyone who supports Create - you help make creativity accessible to people who need it most.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎄
🎁 Give the gift of creativity: https://f.mtr.cool/skejwyjnmb
December 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On Christmas Day, we just want to say thank you 💛
To everyone who supports Create - you help make creativity accessible to people who need it most.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎄
🎁 Give the gift of creativity: https://f.mtr.cool/skejwyjnmb
To everyone who supports Create - you help make creativity accessible to people who need it most.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎄
🎁 Give the gift of creativity: https://f.mtr.cool/skejwyjnmb
We’re sharing a moment from our recent art:links painting project with older adults in Tower Hamlets 🎨💛
Spaces like these offer connection, confidence and community - especially for those facing isolation.
🎁 #GiveTheGiftOfCreativity https://f.mtr.cool/pbdgqferlm ✨
Spaces like these offer connection, confidence and community - especially for those facing isolation.
🎁 #GiveTheGiftOfCreativity https://f.mtr.cool/pbdgqferlm ✨
December 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
We’re sharing a moment from our recent art:links painting project with older adults in Tower Hamlets 🎨💛
Spaces like these offer connection, confidence and community - especially for those facing isolation.
🎁 #GiveTheGiftOfCreativity https://f.mtr.cool/pbdgqferlm ✨
Spaces like these offer connection, confidence and community - especially for those facing isolation.
🎁 #GiveTheGiftOfCreativity https://f.mtr.cool/pbdgqferlm ✨
In our latest blog, Jenn and Myrium share how creative writing helped them find confidence, connection and joy 💛
Read more: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/vxqigtulda
#GiveTheGiftOfCreativity
Read more: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/vxqigtulda
#GiveTheGiftOfCreativity
December 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
In our latest blog, Jenn and Myrium share how creative writing helped them find confidence, connection and joy 💛
Read more: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/vxqigtulda
#GiveTheGiftOfCreativity
Read more: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/vxqigtulda
#GiveTheGiftOfCreativity
Meet Molly and Hannah - young carers from Bolton who took part in our inspired:arts project 🎨💛
Through creativity, they found connection, confidence and understanding: https://f.mtr.cool/medyrdjcfq
Funded by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO.
Through creativity, they found connection, confidence and understanding: https://f.mtr.cool/medyrdjcfq
Funded by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO.
December 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Meet Molly and Hannah - young carers from Bolton who took part in our inspired:arts project 🎨💛
Through creativity, they found connection, confidence and understanding: https://f.mtr.cool/medyrdjcfq
Funded by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO.
Through creativity, they found connection, confidence and understanding: https://f.mtr.cool/medyrdjcfq
Funded by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO.
Here’s Adirupa Sengupta, Group CEO of Common Purpose, sharing why pushing forward into uncertainty is essential for creative leadership.
From our recent #CreateConversations event 🎥✨
#CreativityAndLeadership #Leadership #CreativeThinking
From our recent #CreateConversations event 🎥✨
#CreativityAndLeadership #Leadership #CreativeThinking
December 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Here’s Adirupa Sengupta, Group CEO of Common Purpose, sharing why pushing forward into uncertainty is essential for creative leadership.
From our recent #CreateConversations event 🎥✨
#CreativityAndLeadership #Leadership #CreativeThinking
From our recent #CreateConversations event 🎥✨
#CreativityAndLeadership #Leadership #CreativeThinking
Creativity connects people - and for many, that connection can be life-changing.
This Christmas, help us bring creative spaces, confidence and community to children and adults who need it most.
🎁 Give the gift of creativity https://f.mtr.cool/iymaixmlii
#GiveTheGiftOfCreativity
This Christmas, help us bring creative spaces, confidence and community to children and adults who need it most.
🎁 Give the gift of creativity https://f.mtr.cool/iymaixmlii
#GiveTheGiftOfCreativity
December 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Creativity connects people - and for many, that connection can be life-changing.
This Christmas, help us bring creative spaces, confidence and community to children and adults who need it most.
🎁 Give the gift of creativity https://f.mtr.cool/iymaixmlii
#GiveTheGiftOfCreativity
This Christmas, help us bring creative spaces, confidence and community to children and adults who need it most.
🎁 Give the gift of creativity https://f.mtr.cool/iymaixmlii
#GiveTheGiftOfCreativity
For many young people in care, Christmas can be isolating and uncertain.
Our creative workshops give them something precious: a place to belong, connect and express who they are.
🎁 Give the gift of creativity this Christmas: https://f.mtr.cool/qdtdyrpqgn
#ChristmasGiving
Our creative workshops give them something precious: a place to belong, connect and express who they are.
🎁 Give the gift of creativity this Christmas: https://f.mtr.cool/qdtdyrpqgn
#ChristmasGiving
December 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
For many young people in care, Christmas can be isolating and uncertain.
Our creative workshops give them something precious: a place to belong, connect and express who they are.
🎁 Give the gift of creativity this Christmas: https://f.mtr.cool/qdtdyrpqgn
#ChristmasGiving
Our creative workshops give them something precious: a place to belong, connect and express who they are.
🎁 Give the gift of creativity this Christmas: https://f.mtr.cool/qdtdyrpqgn
#ChristmasGiving
At Create, emerging artists on our Nurturing Talent programme learn by doing - building confidence and skills 🎨🌱
Read reflections from Caroline & Zhaolin in our recent blog:
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/mwwgmnjbaa
#CreateArts #NurturingTalent #ArtsLeadership
Read reflections from Caroline & Zhaolin in our recent blog:
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/mwwgmnjbaa
#CreateArts #NurturingTalent #ArtsLeadership
December 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
At Create, emerging artists on our Nurturing Talent programme learn by doing - building confidence and skills 🎨🌱
Read reflections from Caroline & Zhaolin in our recent blog:
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/mwwgmnjbaa
#CreateArts #NurturingTalent #ArtsLeadership
Read reflections from Caroline & Zhaolin in our recent blog:
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/mwwgmnjbaa
#CreateArts #NurturingTalent #ArtsLeadership
This week we teamed up with @WhiteStuffUK to run festive creative workshops in 3 stores - including Kingston, where customers enjoyed lino-printing and made Christmas-themed prints 🎄✨
Give the gift of creativity this Christmas:🎁 https://f.mtr.cool/bgubglifnt
#CharityPartner
Give the gift of creativity this Christmas:🎁 https://f.mtr.cool/bgubglifnt
#CharityPartner
December 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This week we teamed up with @WhiteStuffUK to run festive creative workshops in 3 stores - including Kingston, where customers enjoyed lino-printing and made Christmas-themed prints 🎄✨
Give the gift of creativity this Christmas:🎁 https://f.mtr.cool/bgubglifnt
#CharityPartner
Give the gift of creativity this Christmas:🎁 https://f.mtr.cool/bgubglifnt
#CharityPartner
❓Evidence shows that regular arts engagement boosts wellbeing and reduces loneliness. So why aren't the arts being prioritised in the UK?
🌎 On #HumanRightsDay, we remain committed to bringing creative opportunities to the children and adults who need them most.
#EqualAccess
🌎 On #HumanRightsDay, we remain committed to bringing creative opportunities to the children and adults who need them most.
#EqualAccess
December 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
❓Evidence shows that regular arts engagement boosts wellbeing and reduces loneliness. So why aren't the arts being prioritised in the UK?
🌎 On #HumanRightsDay, we remain committed to bringing creative opportunities to the children and adults who need them most.
#EqualAccess
🌎 On #HumanRightsDay, we remain committed to bringing creative opportunities to the children and adults who need them most.
#EqualAccess
Young carers in Bromley had a brilliant time painting together in our recent inspired:arts project 🎨💛
As part of our #ChristmasCampaign , we’re inviting you to give the gift of creativity to children and adults facing challenging circumstances.
https://f.mtr.cool/lrgrjktsfl ✨
As part of our #ChristmasCampaign , we’re inviting you to give the gift of creativity to children and adults facing challenging circumstances.
https://f.mtr.cool/lrgrjktsfl ✨
December 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Young carers in Bromley had a brilliant time painting together in our recent inspired:arts project 🎨💛
As part of our #ChristmasCampaign , we’re inviting you to give the gift of creativity to children and adults facing challenging circumstances.
https://f.mtr.cool/lrgrjktsfl ✨
As part of our #ChristmasCampaign , we’re inviting you to give the gift of creativity to children and adults facing challenging circumstances.
https://f.mtr.cool/lrgrjktsfl ✨
Meet Lucianne, one of our Nurturing Talent artists for 2025/26 ✨
In our latest blog, she shares how the programme is building her facilitation skills, boosting her confidence and strengthening her belief in the power of creativity:
https://f.mtr.cool/rsdynymlss
In our latest blog, she shares how the programme is building her facilitation skills, boosting her confidence and strengthening her belief in the power of creativity:
https://f.mtr.cool/rsdynymlss
December 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Meet Lucianne, one of our Nurturing Talent artists for 2025/26 ✨
In our latest blog, she shares how the programme is building her facilitation skills, boosting her confidence and strengthening her belief in the power of creativity:
https://f.mtr.cool/rsdynymlss
In our latest blog, she shares how the programme is building her facilitation skills, boosting her confidence and strengthening her belief in the power of creativity:
https://f.mtr.cool/rsdynymlss
Two weeks ago, we travelled across London to share a smart car wrapped in artwork created by participants from four of our projects.
SEND children, young & adult carers, and isolated older people all contributed to this design - and sharing it with them was a joy.
#PeopleNeedToCreate
SEND children, young & adult carers, and isolated older people all contributed to this design - and sharing it with them was a joy.
#PeopleNeedToCreate
December 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Two weeks ago, we travelled across London to share a smart car wrapped in artwork created by participants from four of our projects.
SEND children, young & adult carers, and isolated older people all contributed to this design - and sharing it with them was a joy.
#PeopleNeedToCreate
SEND children, young & adult carers, and isolated older people all contributed to this design - and sharing it with them was a joy.
#PeopleNeedToCreate
🌟 Create is seeking dynamic, energetic, people-centred individuals with experience in managing creative arts projects in education and community settings to join its pool of freelance project managers – both in London and the North West.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/klzdpnjiph
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/klzdpnjiph
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🌟 Create is seeking dynamic, energetic, people-centred individuals with experience in managing creative arts projects in education and community settings to join its pool of freelance project managers – both in London and the North West.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/klzdpnjiph
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/klzdpnjiph
This #GivingTuesday, help us bring creativity to people who need it most.
Your support funds our year-round creative projects - building confidence, connection & joy for children and adults across the UK.
🎁 #GiveTheGiftOfCreativity: https://f.mtr.cool/buscvjoeno
#ChristmasGiving
Your support funds our year-round creative projects - building confidence, connection & joy for children and adults across the UK.
🎁 #GiveTheGiftOfCreativity: https://f.mtr.cool/buscvjoeno
#ChristmasGiving
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
This #GivingTuesday, help us bring creativity to people who need it most.
Your support funds our year-round creative projects - building confidence, connection & joy for children and adults across the UK.
🎁 #GiveTheGiftOfCreativity: https://f.mtr.cool/buscvjoeno
#ChristmasGiving
Your support funds our year-round creative projects - building confidence, connection & joy for children and adults across the UK.
🎁 #GiveTheGiftOfCreativity: https://f.mtr.cool/buscvjoeno
#ChristmasGiving
Over October half term, young carers in Barnet joined us for an inspired:arts sculpture project 🗿🎨
They made their own sculptural pieces and collaborated on a group artwork - a brilliant display of expression, teamwork and joy.
Funded by @JohnLyonCharity 💛
They made their own sculptural pieces and collaborated on a group artwork - a brilliant display of expression, teamwork and joy.
Funded by @JohnLyonCharity 💛
December 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Over October half term, young carers in Barnet joined us for an inspired:arts sculpture project 🗿🎨
They made their own sculptural pieces and collaborated on a group artwork - a brilliant display of expression, teamwork and joy.
Funded by @JohnLyonCharity 💛
They made their own sculptural pieces and collaborated on a group artwork - a brilliant display of expression, teamwork and joy.
Funded by @JohnLyonCharity 💛
We loved bringing our Create artists and freelancers together for IGNITE last week! ✨
The CPD day focused on our:stories - Create’s new four-year programme designed to support SEN/D primary school children to read and write for pleasure.
Huge thanks to all who joined! 💛
The CPD day focused on our:stories - Create’s new four-year programme designed to support SEN/D primary school children to read and write for pleasure.
Huge thanks to all who joined! 💛
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We loved bringing our Create artists and freelancers together for IGNITE last week! ✨
The CPD day focused on our:stories - Create’s new four-year programme designed to support SEN/D primary school children to read and write for pleasure.
Huge thanks to all who joined! 💛
The CPD day focused on our:stories - Create’s new four-year programme designed to support SEN/D primary school children to read and write for pleasure.
Huge thanks to all who joined! 💛
Last Friday, we travelled across London, visiting Lewisham, the City of London and Enfield to share a very special Smart car wrapped in artwork created by participants from four of our projects!
Thank you to smart for helping us champion our participants’ talent!
Thank you to smart for helping us champion our participants’ talent!
November 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Last Friday, we travelled across London, visiting Lewisham, the City of London and Enfield to share a very special Smart car wrapped in artwork created by participants from four of our projects!
Thank you to smart for helping us champion our participants’ talent!
Thank you to smart for helping us champion our participants’ talent!
Last week, Adirupa Sengupta, Group CEO of Common Purpose, joined our latest #CreateConversations to explore why creativity matters for leaders today.
Want to be part of the next conversation? Keep an eye out for upcoming events. 👀✨
#CreativityAndLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment
Want to be part of the next conversation? Keep an eye out for upcoming events. 👀✨
#CreativityAndLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Last week, Adirupa Sengupta, Group CEO of Common Purpose, joined our latest #CreateConversations to explore why creativity matters for leaders today.
Want to be part of the next conversation? Keep an eye out for upcoming events. 👀✨
#CreativityAndLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment
Want to be part of the next conversation? Keep an eye out for upcoming events. 👀✨
#CreativityAndLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment
A beautiful end to our art:links creative writing project in Havering 💛✍️
Isolated older adults came together to explore their stories — and shared their writing with peers in our final session. The pride and connection in the room were incredible.
Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social
Isolated older adults came together to explore their stories — and shared their writing with peers in our final session. The pride and connection in the room were incredible.
Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A beautiful end to our art:links creative writing project in Havering 💛✍️
Isolated older adults came together to explore their stories — and shared their writing with peers in our final session. The pride and connection in the room were incredible.
Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social
Isolated older adults came together to explore their stories — and shared their writing with peers in our final session. The pride and connection in the room were incredible.
Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social
We are searching for artists to join our artist talent pool. As a member of our artist talent pool, you will have the opportunity to work on a freelance basis to lead workshops in diverse community settings. 🎨
To apply and for more info: https://f.mtr.cool/lcovuhrjuk
#ArtJobs
To apply and for more info: https://f.mtr.cool/lcovuhrjuk
#ArtJobs
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We are searching for artists to join our artist talent pool. As a member of our artist talent pool, you will have the opportunity to work on a freelance basis to lead workshops in diverse community settings. 🎨
To apply and for more info: https://f.mtr.cool/lcovuhrjuk
#ArtJobs
To apply and for more info: https://f.mtr.cool/lcovuhrjuk
#ArtJobs
A huge thank you to UNETHICAL for raising £404 at their pop-up last month! 💛
Every fundraiser, big or small, helps us bring creative arts workshops to the people who need them most.
Feeling inspired? Host your own event and spark change through creativity. ✨
Every fundraiser, big or small, helps us bring creative arts workshops to the people who need them most.
Feeling inspired? Host your own event and spark change through creativity. ✨
November 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A huge thank you to UNETHICAL for raising £404 at their pop-up last month! 💛
Every fundraiser, big or small, helps us bring creative arts workshops to the people who need them most.
Feeling inspired? Host your own event and spark change through creativity. ✨
Every fundraiser, big or small, helps us bring creative arts workshops to the people who need them most.
Feeling inspired? Host your own event and spark change through creativity. ✨