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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 2h

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

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 1d

🎨 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

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 2d

Create Conversations: Creativity and Leadership 🎨
When: Wednesday 19 November, 5pm

Register Now: https://f.mtr.cool/bdgkdswhcu

More on the speakers soon!!

#CreativityAndLeadership #PanelTalk #CreativeLeadership

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 3d

The #ArtIsFreedom exhibition created by survivors of #ModernSlavery is open across London!

🤝 Huge thanks to our partners at Hestia for making this vital work possible.

Make sure you go and see the work while it's on show!

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 4d

In our community:matters drama & music workshops, participants like Naomi and Lakshmi found not only space to express themselves, but community, confidence and a chance to reconnect.

Funded by @JohnLyonCharity

https://f.mtr.cool/vidqbsiykd

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 7d

🎨 We're proud to be one of the creative partners on Hestia’s #ArtIsFreedom 2025 exhibition - a powerful celebration of self-expression and resilience by survivors of modern slavery.

👉 Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/qqtgpnuqzw

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 8d

📝✨ It's #NationalPoetryDay - and we're celebrating the power of words in all their forms.

Poetry isn’t just rhyme and rhythm - it’s also storytelling and reflection. During Create Week 2025, we explored this through monologue writing.

🎥 Try it out: https://f.mtr.cool/emavcrxlrn

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 9d

We're proud to share photos from our recent art:links Southwark creative writing project. It was a joy-filled afternoon, and participants explored place as a theme ✍️ We developed art:links to enhance the wellbeing of older adults.

Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social Worshipful Company of Coopers

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 10d

🗣️✨ Today is #NationalNonVerbalAwarenessDay - a moment to recognise and value all forms of communication beyond words. Programmes like our:stories - enable non-verbal to express themselves through art, movement, writing and more.

Funded by The Mercer's Company

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 11d

In this clip from our latest Create Conversations event, Katrina explores the ethical questions surrounding AI in the creative industries - from job loss and bias to ownership and opportunity.

As AI continues to evolve, how do we protect the value of human creativity?

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 11d

In this clip from our latest Create Conversations event, Katrina explores the ethical questions surrounding AI in the creative industries - from job loss and bias to ownership and opportunity.

As AI continues to evolve, how do we protect the value of human creativity?

#CreativityAndAI #EthicalAI

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 14d

🖊️ It’s #NationalDoodleDay!
We're revisiting #CreateWeek2025 with artist Julia Roy-Williams, showing us how to try neurographic art - a mindful doodling activity to relax and reset.

Take 5 mins for yourself today 💛 https://f.mtr.cool/mcqxtuylxs

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 16d

🎨 It’s #SelfCareSeptember 💚

We know that creativity and wellbeing go hand in hand. Creative expression can reduce stress, boost self-esteem and bring joy.

💬 Watch our Create Conversations on Creativity & Wellbeing here: https://f.mtr.cool/hxalxtukhw

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 17d

♻️ It’s #RecycleWeek - and we’re proud to share how creativity and caring for the planet go hand in hand.

In our environment:matters project, SEND pupils use recycled materials to explore environmental art - boosting creativity, confidence, and environmental awareness.

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 18d

♻️ It’s #RecycleWeek - and we’re spotlighting the incredible creativity and environmental awareness of young people from our environment:matters project, working with SEND student who learn about the environment through the arts.

Funded by @barnettwaddingham.bsky.social and @octopus.energy

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 19d

This #WorldAlzheimersDay, we're celebrating art:links - supporting older adults through the creative arts.

Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social The Headley Trust, Hyde Park Place Estate Charity @rbkc.gov.uk Smart ,Westminster Almshouses Foundation and Worshipful Company of Coopers.

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 21d

🎨 Older adults who engage in the arts have a 31% lower risk of developing depression (BMJ, 2020).

📺 Missed our #CreateConversations panel on Creativity & Wellbeing? It's now live on our website. Watch here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/ooxeopgehe

#ArtsForWellbeing

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 22d

Over 3 years, creative:voices supported adult carers through music, art & creative writing 💛

Huge thanks to the Smile Fund from Comic Relief & Walkers for funding spaces of creativity, connection & care.

#CreateCharity #SmileFund #AdultCarers #ThankYou

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 23d

A huge thank you to our 2024/25 core funders – @CouttsandCo , @ryhandscharity , Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation , @TheLinburyTrust and @WestonFdn - for sustaining our work year-round and helping us reach communities who often go unheard.

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 23d

Shutter clicks and storytelling 📷

In Bolton, young carers got behind the lens in our inspired:arts photography project - exploring creativity, building confidence, and capturing incredible shots.

Creativity = connection 💛

#YoungCarers #Photography #InspiredArts

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 24d

From paint to print, pupils in Lewisham have been building connection through creativity 💛

Our creative:connection project brings disabled and non-disabled children together to explore visual art & create something beautiful.

Thank you to the Merchant Taylors' Foundation for funding this project.

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 27d

🎨 Every child deserves creative opportunity - especially those with SEND.

With support from @JohnLyonCharity , our changing:minds programme brought joy + growth to 5 Harrow schools this summer.

👀 Read the blog: https://f.mtr.cool/saafuvakiv

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 29d

How can AI help us visualise emotions - and support mental health?

At #CreateConversations, @Rockbadger_ Founder, Calypso Newman, explored using AI to turn emotional data into art. The result? A new tool for therapy + connection.

#AIandCreativity #TechForGood #FutureOfCreativity #ArtTherapy

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yesterday our latest Nurturing Talent cohort came together for their Workshop Development Module - a full-day creative training for early-career artists taking part in our flagship artist development programme.

Led by Create Musician John Webb

Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · Sep 8

📚 On #InternationalLiteracyDay, we’re celebrating our:stories - our creative literacy project for SEND children. Just 50% of kids enjoy reading for fun - the lowest since 2005. Every child deserves access to the joy of stories.

Funded by @MercersScholars

#LiteracyForAll