People United
@peopleunited.bsky.social
People United is a socially engaged arts organisation based in East Kent , we make art, connect people and work for change.
Pinned
In 2025 we will be continuing to explore questions around radical care - what does radical care mean to you?
Reach out and reply if you have something to say or share this post with someone in your community who might have a reflection to share. We are excited to connect with you this year!
Reach out and reply if you have something to say or share this post with someone in your community who might have a reflection to share. We are excited to connect with you this year!
We have an exciting opportunity to join the PU team as our Communications Lead.
Visit our website to view the full job description.
⌛ Application deadline: Friday 9 January 2026 at 12pm
Please share with your networks or tag someone who might be a great fit!
peopleunited.org.uk/jobs/communi...
Visit our website to view the full job description.
⌛ Application deadline: Friday 9 January 2026 at 12pm
Please share with your networks or tag someone who might be a great fit!
peopleunited.org.uk/jobs/communi...
We're hiring! Communications Lead - People United
People United is hiring an experienced Communications Lead to develop and deliver People United’s marketing and communications activities.
peopleunited.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We have an exciting opportunity to join the PU team as our Communications Lead.
Visit our website to view the full job description.
⌛ Application deadline: Friday 9 January 2026 at 12pm
Please share with your networks or tag someone who might be a great fit!
peopleunited.org.uk/jobs/communi...
Visit our website to view the full job description.
⌛ Application deadline: Friday 9 January 2026 at 12pm
Please share with your networks or tag someone who might be a great fit!
peopleunited.org.uk/jobs/communi...
December 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
✨ Community Arts in Action! ✨
Last week our facilitator Mandy joined Age UK Herne Bay for the first Journeying Journals session! 💛
Together, staff and volunteers handmade wellbeing journals that’ll travel with meal deliveries, connecting recipients as creative collaborators over the coming weeks.
Last week our facilitator Mandy joined Age UK Herne Bay for the first Journeying Journals session! 💛
Together, staff and volunteers handmade wellbeing journals that’ll travel with meal deliveries, connecting recipients as creative collaborators over the coming weeks.
November 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
✨ Community Arts in Action! ✨
Last week our facilitator Mandy joined Age UK Herne Bay for the first Journeying Journals session! 💛
Together, staff and volunteers handmade wellbeing journals that’ll travel with meal deliveries, connecting recipients as creative collaborators over the coming weeks.
Last week our facilitator Mandy joined Age UK Herne Bay for the first Journeying Journals session! 💛
Together, staff and volunteers handmade wellbeing journals that’ll travel with meal deliveries, connecting recipients as creative collaborators over the coming weeks.
Today is your last chance to experience #TheWaitingRoom
We’re open from 11am–4pm, so pop in and put your waiting muscles to the test. ⏳
Huge thanks to everyone who’s visited so far. We’ve loved seeing all your pics and videos! Keep sharing them with us.
We’re open from 11am–4pm, so pop in and put your waiting muscles to the test. ⏳
Huge thanks to everyone who’s visited so far. We’ve loved seeing all your pics and videos! Keep sharing them with us.
October 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Today is your last chance to experience #TheWaitingRoom
We’re open from 11am–4pm, so pop in and put your waiting muscles to the test. ⏳
Huge thanks to everyone who’s visited so far. We’ve loved seeing all your pics and videos! Keep sharing them with us.
We’re open from 11am–4pm, so pop in and put your waiting muscles to the test. ⏳
Huge thanks to everyone who’s visited so far. We’ve loved seeing all your pics and videos! Keep sharing them with us.
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
Here at People United, the concept of radical care is central to everything we do but what does that really mean in practice?
In our latest blog post we're reflecting on the power of community focused care. Read it ⬇️
peopleunited.org.uk/news-blog/ra...
Here at People United, the concept of radical care is central to everything we do but what does that really mean in practice?
In our latest blog post we're reflecting on the power of community focused care. Read it ⬇️
peopleunited.org.uk/news-blog/ra...
Reflecting on World Mental Health Day
In light of World Mental Health Day, we're taking a look at the power of community focused care.
peopleunited.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
Here at People United, the concept of radical care is central to everything we do but what does that really mean in practice?
In our latest blog post we're reflecting on the power of community focused care. Read it ⬇️
peopleunited.org.uk/news-blog/ra...
Here at People United, the concept of radical care is central to everything we do but what does that really mean in practice?
In our latest blog post we're reflecting on the power of community focused care. Read it ⬇️
peopleunited.org.uk/news-blog/ra...
Extended Opening Hours – Saturday 11th October.
As part of the Folkestone Fringe Big Weekender, The Waiting Gym will be flexing its hours with a special late opening!
🕖 We'll be open until 7PM, so swing by, stretch those waiting muscles, and experience the interactive installation.
As part of the Folkestone Fringe Big Weekender, The Waiting Gym will be flexing its hours with a special late opening!
🕖 We'll be open until 7PM, so swing by, stretch those waiting muscles, and experience the interactive installation.
October 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Extended Opening Hours – Saturday 11th October.
As part of the Folkestone Fringe Big Weekender, The Waiting Gym will be flexing its hours with a special late opening!
🕖 We'll be open until 7PM, so swing by, stretch those waiting muscles, and experience the interactive installation.
As part of the Folkestone Fringe Big Weekender, The Waiting Gym will be flexing its hours with a special late opening!
🕖 We'll be open until 7PM, so swing by, stretch those waiting muscles, and experience the interactive installation.
We're looking for freelance support in evaluation and research from autumn 2025 to autumn 2028.
📝 Full role details and how to apply are available on our website.
📅 Deadline: 9am, Friday 17 October
Please share or tag anyone you think would be a great fit
peopleunited.org.uk/jobs/were-hi...
📝 Full role details and how to apply are available on our website.
📅 Deadline: 9am, Friday 17 October
Please share or tag anyone you think would be a great fit
peopleunited.org.uk/jobs/were-hi...
We're Hiring! Freelance Evaluation and Research Support - People United
We are seeking freelance evaluation and research support from autumn 2025 to autumn 2028. Find out how to apply on our website.
peopleunited.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
We're looking for freelance support in evaluation and research from autumn 2025 to autumn 2028.
📝 Full role details and how to apply are available on our website.
📅 Deadline: 9am, Friday 17 October
Please share or tag anyone you think would be a great fit
peopleunited.org.uk/jobs/were-hi...
📝 Full role details and how to apply are available on our website.
📅 Deadline: 9am, Friday 17 October
Please share or tag anyone you think would be a great fit
peopleunited.org.uk/jobs/were-hi...
📢 We're Hiring! 📢
We're on the lookout for a Projects Assistant (aged 18–25) to join our team!
This exciting opportunity is supported through a partnership with Artswork Breakthrough Programme.
👉 Find out more about the role, eligibility criteria, and how to apply via the link.
We're on the lookout for a Projects Assistant (aged 18–25) to join our team!
This exciting opportunity is supported through a partnership with Artswork Breakthrough Programme.
👉 Find out more about the role, eligibility criteria, and how to apply via the link.
We're Hiring! Projects Assistant, Herne Bay & Canterbury - People United
We're hiring a new Projects Assistant to join the People United team and support our work in the arts and care space.
peopleunited.org.uk
July 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
📢 We're Hiring! 📢
We're on the lookout for a Projects Assistant (aged 18–25) to join our team!
This exciting opportunity is supported through a partnership with Artswork Breakthrough Programme.
👉 Find out more about the role, eligibility criteria, and how to apply via the link.
We're on the lookout for a Projects Assistant (aged 18–25) to join our team!
This exciting opportunity is supported through a partnership with Artswork Breakthrough Programme.
👉 Find out more about the role, eligibility criteria, and how to apply via the link.
✨ Care Labs 2025 ✨
As part of our Care Labs this year we began our work with Herne Bay residents to imagine how we could create a healthier, more creative community, together.
Certain themes came up again and again
🔗 Read more on our blog.
peopleunited.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
As part of our Care Labs this year we began our work with Herne Bay residents to imagine how we could create a healthier, more creative community, together.
Certain themes came up again and again
🔗 Read more on our blog.
peopleunited.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
July 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
✨ Care Labs 2025 ✨
As part of our Care Labs this year we began our work with Herne Bay residents to imagine how we could create a healthier, more creative community, together.
Certain themes came up again and again
🔗 Read more on our blog.
peopleunited.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
As part of our Care Labs this year we began our work with Herne Bay residents to imagine how we could create a healthier, more creative community, together.
Certain themes came up again and again
🔗 Read more on our blog.
peopleunited.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
We were in Herne Bay yesterday asking local residents what they needed to fuel their creative health.
The session included discussions on:
🌿 Sustainability
♥️ Community wellbeing
🌱 Spaces for younger people
Thanks to everyone who took part in the day.
The session included discussions on:
🌿 Sustainability
♥️ Community wellbeing
🌱 Spaces for younger people
Thanks to everyone who took part in the day.
July 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We were in Herne Bay yesterday asking local residents what they needed to fuel their creative health.
The session included discussions on:
🌿 Sustainability
♥️ Community wellbeing
🌱 Spaces for younger people
Thanks to everyone who took part in the day.
The session included discussions on:
🌿 Sustainability
♥️ Community wellbeing
🌱 Spaces for younger people
Thanks to everyone who took part in the day.
Reposted by People United
My recent commission with LAStheatre about the biodiversity in Thanet, Kent (where I live!) 🦀🌳🌾🐜 #illustration
June 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
My recent commission with LAStheatre about the biodiversity in Thanet, Kent (where I live!) 🦀🌳🌾🐜 #illustration
An online exhibition from Bosla Arts to check out, "Art is not neutral. It speaks, questions, and resists.":
We are so excited to announce our first ever online exhibition, Art Resists, curated by Aude Abou Nasr! The exhibition features the work of 10 artists from around the world who are using their work to speak out against injustice. Explore the exhibition: www.boslaarts.com/art-resists #ArtResists
Art Resists - An Online Exhibition — Bosla Arts | Art Persists
Art Resists is a testament to this power, bringing together ten artists from across the Global South and its diasporas, whose practices confront the urgencies of our time through diverse mediums.
www.boslaarts.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
An online exhibition from Bosla Arts to check out, "Art is not neutral. It speaks, questions, and resists.":
"This isn’t just about access, it’s about agency. It’s about recognising that culture is not something done to people, but something we all help to make. And when people are given the tools and trust to shape cultural life, the results are transformative."
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
Citizens for culture - Arts Professional
Emma Harvey of Trinity Community Arts and LaToyah McAllister-Jones of St Pauls Carnival - both based in Bristol - have teamed up with Citizens in Power to create the first citizen-led cultural deliver...
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
"This isn’t just about access, it’s about agency. It’s about recognising that culture is not something done to people, but something we all help to make. And when people are given the tools and trust to shape cultural life, the results are transformative."
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
Re-sharing our Queer Zines of Care on the Kent Coast project for pride month: peopleunited.org.uk/stories/futu... 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Queer Zines of Care on the Kent Coast - People United
peopleunited.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Re-sharing our Queer Zines of Care on the Kent Coast project for pride month: peopleunited.org.uk/stories/futu... 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Our plaque from @livingwageuk.bsky.social arrived today in our office in Canterbury!
June 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Our plaque from @livingwageuk.bsky.social arrived today in our office in Canterbury!
Reposted by People United
Together with @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social and @placematters.bsky.social , we're pleased to share a report, Supporting Employees with Lived Experience, with learning from 24 social impact organisations as part of a peer learning group on lived experience.
esmeefairbairn.org.uk/supporting-e...
esmeefairbairn.org.uk/supporting-e...
May 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Together with @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social and @placematters.bsky.social , we're pleased to share a report, Supporting Employees with Lived Experience, with learning from 24 social impact organisations as part of a peer learning group on lived experience.
esmeefairbairn.org.uk/supporting-e...
esmeefairbairn.org.uk/supporting-e...
We're getting ready to send out our May newsletter, make sure you're subscribed here: peopleunited.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
May 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We're getting ready to send out our May newsletter, make sure you're subscribed here: peopleunited.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Last month our director Jo, joined in a conversation at Marmalade Festival, exploring the questions like ‘who’s in charge of the arts?’ and ‘what do infrastructures of care look like?’ - read about it here:
www.marmalade.io/care-filled-...
Photo taken from linked article, written by Siana Bangura.
www.marmalade.io/care-filled-...
Photo taken from linked article, written by Siana Bangura.
May 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Last month our director Jo, joined in a conversation at Marmalade Festival, exploring the questions like ‘who’s in charge of the arts?’ and ‘what do infrastructures of care look like?’ - read about it here:
www.marmalade.io/care-filled-...
Photo taken from linked article, written by Siana Bangura.
www.marmalade.io/care-filled-...
Photo taken from linked article, written by Siana Bangura.
Reposted by People United
Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
May 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Reposted by People United
We're OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! Send us your shorts, features & artists' moving image that celebrate diversity, change, rebellion, feminism and bold cultural identities. A celebration of independent world cinema and visual arts in #Margate UK, this November.
Submit at margatefilmfestival.co.uk/submit/
Submit at margatefilmfestival.co.uk/submit/
April 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We're OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! Send us your shorts, features & artists' moving image that celebrate diversity, change, rebellion, feminism and bold cultural identities. A celebration of independent world cinema and visual arts in #Margate UK, this November.
Submit at margatefilmfestival.co.uk/submit/
Submit at margatefilmfestival.co.uk/submit/
Trustee callout for an organisation working with young people impacted by trauma through arts and creativity! ⬇️🎨❤️
Would you like to be part of an organisation that supports children and young people to access creativity?
We are seeking trustees to join our board! Find out the full details here:
We are seeking trustees to join our board! Find out the full details here:
We are seeking Trustees! Deadline: 18th May — Kazzum Arts
We are seeking new Trustees to join our existing board, including a new Chair. All candidates who can offer time, energy, and feel confident supporting the charity at a strategic level are encouraged…
www.kazzum.org
April 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Trustee callout for an organisation working with young people impacted by trauma through arts and creativity! ⬇️🎨❤️
We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer! 💫
Real Living Wage or National 'Living Wage'? What's the difference?
✅ Real Living Wage: £12.60 UK / £13.85 London, based on actual living costs
⚖️ National 'Living Wage' £12.21 (legal minimum for 21+)
Over 15,000 employers are choosing to do more
livingwage.org.uk/accredit
✅ Real Living Wage: £12.60 UK / £13.85 London, based on actual living costs
⚖️ National 'Living Wage' £12.21 (legal minimum for 21+)
Over 15,000 employers are choosing to do more
livingwage.org.uk/accredit
April 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer! 💫
We've been shortlisted for the 2025 Creative Health and Wellbeing Alliance Awards! Read through the list of stellar organisations also shortlisted here: www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/get-involved...
CHWA Awards 2025
Thank you to everyone who applied for the CHWA Awards. We are pleased to announce the 2025 Awards shortlist below. The CHWA awards are a chance for us to reflect, celebrate and champion the fantastic ...
www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk
April 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
We've been shortlisted for the 2025 Creative Health and Wellbeing Alliance Awards! Read through the list of stellar organisations also shortlisted here: www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/get-involved...
Reposted by People United
Sign-up for news with our regular newsletter for participatory arts artworksalliance.uk/newsletter-s...
April 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Sign-up for news with our regular newsletter for participatory arts artworksalliance.uk/newsletter-s...
For world poetry day we're celebrating our climbable poem launched by The Studio in September 2024, created in collaboration with Kent Refugee Action Network, Hannah Whittaker, and Yomi Sode (at F51's climbing wall) ✨
vimeo.com/1064699564
vimeo.com/1064699564
People United - Holding On
This is "People United - Holding On" by People United on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
For world poetry day we're celebrating our climbable poem launched by The Studio in September 2024, created in collaboration with Kent Refugee Action Network, Hannah Whittaker, and Yomi Sode (at F51's climbing wall) ✨
vimeo.com/1064699564
vimeo.com/1064699564