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Create - Charity of the Year 2020 - is the UK's leading charity empowering lives through the creative arts. Our Founding CEO is @nickygoulder.

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createarts.org.uk/
Joined October 2011
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Research has shown that being creative can help to reduce anxiety & improve our wellbeing... 🎨📝🎶🧶✨ It's currently #CreateWeek with @createcharity - and so the weekend is a perfect time to slow down and give their creative activity suggestions a try: createarts.org.uk/createweek…

Create Week 2026 Activities - Create

Creativity is a human need and everyone should have access to the life-enhancing power of the creative arts. That’s why we’re launching Create Week.

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🎨 We're nearly halfway through #CreateWeek – a week-long celebration of creativity and wellbeing! We invite you to take some time for yourself, make something, and reflect on how you feel afterwards. ❤️ Download our 7 free creative activities at f.mtr.cool/jzdyditmsi
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Looking for some inspiration? #CreateWeek starts tomorrow! Explore 7 free creative activities from @createcharity across 7 days this July: createarts.org.uk/createweek… Professor Daisy Fancourt explains why you should get involved...
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Next month it’s #CreateWeek and the 2026 theme is #Connect!🎨 Our research shows the value of arts engagement for our health. Throughout the week you can take part in seven creative activities. Register your interest & download the free activities here: createarts.org.uk/createweek…
A purple graphic shows a bubble containing text that reads "Did you know? Older adults have a 48% lower risk of developing depression when engaging in cultural activities at least once a month. Source: Fancourt D, Tymoszuk U. Br J Psychiatry. 2019" and is accompanied by the Create logo.

ALT A purple graphic shows a bubble containing text that reads "Did you know? Older adults have a 48% lower risk of developing depression when engaging in cultural activities at least once a month. Source: Fancourt D, Tymoszuk U. Br J Psychiatry. 2019" and is accompanied by the Create logo.

A purple graphic shows a bubble containing text that reads "this includes going to museums, theatre and cinema. Even people who attended every few months had a 32% lower risk of developing depression". Source: Fancourt D, Tymoszuk U. Br J Psychiatry. 2019" and is accompanied by the Create logo.

ALT A purple graphic shows a bubble containing text that reads "this includes going to museums, theatre and cinema. Even people who attended every few months had a 32% lower risk of developing depression". Source: Fancourt D, Tymoszuk U. Br J Psychiatry. 2019" and is accompanied by the Create logo.

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Create@createcharityMay 1
Vacancy: Senior Fundraising Executive (Grants) If you have experience securing funding and want to be part of a team growing its impact across the UK, we’d love to hear from you. 📍 London (hybrid) 🗓 Deadline: Monday 11 May, 9am f.mtr.cool/uedqmdbnxg #FundraisingJobs
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Ahead of #YoungCarersActionDay, hear from teachers and education professionals on why a Young Carers Lead in every school matters. Every young carer deserves a trusted adult in their corner - someone to listen, support and make sure no young carer goes without the help they need.
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On Friday 21st November, the fabulous @createcharity team brought the Smart Car that our Young Carers helped to design to see us in Enfield! We had a great celebration with Nicky Goulder MBE and our Young Carers saying a few words and exploring the car! #enfield #youngcarers
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New podcast! Are the arts good for our mental health, or are happier people more likely to engage in the arts? With @Karen_MakHW @UCL_SBB @UCL_BSH and @nickygoulder @createcharity understandingsociety.ac.uk/p…
Arts and wellbeing - Understanding Society

Arts and wellbeing - Understanding Society

Are the arts good for our mental health, or are happier people more likely to engage in the arts?

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I am delighted that @createcharity won the award for "Most Innovative Proactive Wellbeing Activity" at last night's @the_mh_awards for our national "creative:voices" programme with adult carers! Thanks @comicrelief for funding this life-changing work. 🏆 createarts.org.uk/create-win…
Create wins Mental Health Award - Create

Create wins Mental Health Award - Create

According to Carers UK, 47% of carers said they needed more breaks or time off from caring. For five weeks in May and June 2023, carers from Sefton took part in a mosaic project with Create’s...

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“I enjoyed the project and found it therapeutic. ... You don’t know what creativity you have until you try it.” - I'm delighted that our @createcharity @comicrelief-funded creative:voices programme with adult carers been shortlisted for @MHealthAwards. createarts.org.uk/create-sho…
Create shortlisted for Mental Health Awards - Create

Create shortlisted for Mental Health Awards - Create

According to Carers UK, 47% of carers said they needed more breaks or time off from caring. For five weeks in May and June 2023, carers from Sefton took part in a mosaic project with Create’s...

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🐧 Meet Riley! ♻️ We've teamed up with @createcharity to offer fun 'how-to' activities for the #SummerReadingChallenge. This week, make your own penguin using recycled materials! Download the activity here 👉️ bit.ly/marvellous_makers_cre… #MarvellousMakers
Summer Reading Challenge graphic with illustration of Marvellous Maker Riley. The Reading Agency and Create logos sit at the bottom.

ALT Summer Reading Challenge graphic with illustration of Marvellous Maker Riley. The Reading Agency and Create logos sit at the bottom.

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The #SummerReadingChallenge starts TODAY in England & Wales!🎨📚️ Children can take part at the library or online. Find your nearest library running the Challenge 👉️summerreadingchallenge.org.u… Or take part online 👉️ bit.ly/marvellous_makers #MarvellousMakers
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Meet @NatelleQuek, our incredible illustrator for this year's #SummerReadingChallenge! 🌟🐾 Discover more about Natelle's inspiration and process by visiting our website 👉️ summerreadingchallenge.org.u… Let's encourage children to explore their creativity this summer! @createcharity
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🌿Meet Maya! 📸 We've teamed up with @createcharity to offer fun 'how-to' activities to keep your children creative this summer. Maya's activity is perfect for young photographers. Download the activity here 👉️bit.ly/marvellous_makers_cre… #SummerReadingChallenge #MarvellousMakers
Summer Reading Challenge graphic with illustration of Marvellous Maker Maya. The Reading Agency and Create logos sit at the bottom.

ALT Summer Reading Challenge graphic with illustration of Marvellous Maker Maya. The Reading Agency and Create logos sit at the bottom.

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Steff@OT_Steff30 May 2024
It's half term and @createcharity are back at J17 and Gardener Unit!. This week, we have spray painting, model, lantern and banner making! #TeamCAMHS #Occupationaltherapy #OT #GMMH @SuzanneOTCAMHS
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"In 10 years’ time we’re going to turn around and say ‘where are all the artists, where are all the stories, where are all the good ideas?’" @mrdavebyrne, @royalcourt Artistic Director, has called for a “rescue package” to keep young people in the arts. theguardian.com/stage/2024/m…
UK arts need ‘rescue package’ to avoid lost generation, says Royal Court boss

UK arts need ‘rescue package’ to avoid lost generation, says Royal Court boss

David Byrne calls for urgent state support for young playwrights, particularly those from minority or working-class backgrounds

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Some excellent illustration skills from Blackpool Young carers in our @createcharity project here, using Rocco their mascot as a superhero advising other carers on how best to look after their finances. A very fancy art room to work in too!
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Image from Paul Pickford (@PaulPickford7)
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Last week I had a really lovely time leading creative workshops on an adolescent psychiatric ward with @createcharity Lots of mark making, marbling, printing, rubbings, flower making from coffee filters, concertina book making, collaging and more. 💖🌼
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Image from Lucy (@lucygrainge)
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We're excited to announce we've teamed up with @createcharity for this year's #SummerReadingChallenge 🎉 Marvellous Makers! 🎉 This summer, we'll be empowering children to express themselves through creativity and reading. Find out more 👉️ rebrand.ly/marvellous-makers…
Graphic with illustrated children playing on green grass. Text reads: Summer Reading Challenge 2024 delivered in partnership with libraries - Marvellous Makers. The Reading Agency and Create logos are at the bottom.

ALT Graphic with illustrated children playing on green grass. Text reads: Summer Reading Challenge 2024 delivered in partnership with libraries - Marvellous Makers. The Reading Agency and Create logos are at the bottom.

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For #YoungCarersActionDay we wanted to tell the story of Ariel - a young carer aged 12 - who cares for her mum, Christine, who has PTSD and agoraphobia after serving in the army for 14 years Watch the film to hear their story and what Fair Futures for Young Carers means to Ariel
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