Create Charity
@createcharity.bsky.social
The UK's leading charity empowering lives through the creative arts. Charity of the Year 2020.
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. ✨
🧡 Today is #CarersRightsDay
At Create, we meet carers across the UK who give so much of themselves.
Through our creative arts projects, we offer time away from responsibilities, a space to connect with others who truly understand, and the chance to express themselves.
At Create, we meet carers across the UK who give so much of themselves.
Through our creative arts projects, we offer time away from responsibilities, a space to connect with others who truly understand, and the chance to express themselves.
November 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🧡 Today is #CarersRightsDay
At Create, we meet carers across the UK who give so much of themselves.
Through our creative arts projects, we offer time away from responsibilities, a space to connect with others who truly understand, and the chance to express themselves.
At Create, we meet carers across the UK who give so much of themselves.
Through our creative arts projects, we offer time away from responsibilities, a space to connect with others who truly understand, and the chance to express themselves.
🎉 Happy Birthday to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Thanks to your support, young carers across the UK are finding space to create and connect. 🧡
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/hjrxtnrnad
#BecauseOfYou
Thanks to your support, young carers across the UK are finding space to create and connect. 🧡
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/hjrxtnrnad
#BecauseOfYou
November 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🎉 Happy Birthday to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Thanks to your support, young carers across the UK are finding space to create and connect. 🧡
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/hjrxtnrnad
#BecauseOfYou
Thanks to your support, young carers across the UK are finding space to create and connect. 🧡
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/hjrxtnrnad
#BecauseOfYou
“In a world drowning in automation, creativity isn’t optional – it’s the competitive edge.”
We're excited to welcome John Waterfield (KPMG) as moderator of our next #CreateConversations.
https://f.mtr.cool/mdggzrfkql
We're excited to welcome John Waterfield (KPMG) as moderator of our next #CreateConversations.
https://f.mtr.cool/mdggzrfkql
November 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“In a world drowning in automation, creativity isn’t optional – it’s the competitive edge.”
We're excited to welcome John Waterfield (KPMG) as moderator of our next #CreateConversations.
https://f.mtr.cool/mdggzrfkql
We're excited to welcome John Waterfield (KPMG) as moderator of our next #CreateConversations.
https://f.mtr.cool/mdggzrfkql
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. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/qulvovxeqz
https://f.mtr.cool/qulvovxeqz
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
📚 “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