Creative Lives is a registered charity that was established in 1991. We champion community and volunteer-led creative activity, and work to improve opportunities for everyone to be creative. In particular, we celebrate and promote people expressing themselves creatively with others, recognising the benefits this can bring. Our Mission is Building Creative Communities We champion, support, promote and nurture local creative groups in order to build more sustainable communities. Our Goal Local creative groups have the capacity, resilience and connections to enable them to work collaboratively towards solutions to local challenges. Our Values We believe in the importance of: - People expressing themselves creatively... - ...and doing this collectively with others; - Creative groups whose activities are shaped and directed by the people who take part in them; - Everyone being treated equally and feeling included; - Actively working to increase opportunities for people to be creative; - Knowledge, skills, contacts, venues and equipment being pooled to enhance creative cultural activity, for the common good; - Taking meaningful actions to reduce our environmental footprint and mobilising positive change to contribute to the pathway to net zero emissions.
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Trade Street Desks
Trade St
Cardiff, Wales CF10 5DQ, GB
15 Calton Road
The Melting Pot
Edinburgh, Scotland EH8 8DL, GB
35 Doughcloyne Industrial Estate
Cork, County Cork T12, IE
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Creative Lives is looking for a Community Producer to create broadcasts for BBC Radio London and provide local development support to improve creative participation. You’ll know how to make brilliant audio content and have a broad understanding of the voluntary and community arts sector in London. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ecWZf_uh
Creative Lives is looking for a Community Producer to create broadcasts for BBC Radio London and provide local development support to improve creative participation. You’ll know how to make brilliant audio content and have a broad understanding of the voluntary and community arts sector in London. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ecWZf_uh
Join the team at Creative Lives! We’re looking for a part-time Grants Programme Co-ordinator to support our Know Your Neighbourhood fund, liaising with external partners and supporting all of our wonderful grant recipients. Work from home, 3 days a week, £31,743 p.a. pro rata. Deadline: Friday 25 October. Find out more and apply via our website: https://lnkd.in/eyuJPiw7
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How can craft support men’s wellbeing and community, and what strategies can we use to reach men who aren’t yet involved? Co-hosted by Creative Lives and Heritage Crafts, Creative Network Crafts is a regular group for anyone interested in participatory, amateur, and heritage crafts. Join us online at 7pm on Tuesday 15 October for an inspiring discussion on the powerful role that craft can play in fostering community and enhancing individual wellbeing amongst men. We’ll be joined by Rachel Meadows, Volunteer and Community Development Manager at UK Men's Sheds Association, along with a member of a local men’s group. We’ll discover why engaging in hands-on activities can be an effective way to combat loneliness, build connections, and promote mental health. Rachel will also share practical strategies for reaching out to men who aren’t involved in craft, offering tips on how to communicate the benefits, and create welcoming, supportive spaces where they can thrive. Whether you’re a community organiser, a volunteer, or simply interested in the intersection of craft and wellbeing, this event will provide valuable insights on craft as a transformative tool for community building and personal growth. Booking is free via https://lnkd.in/e7t6hkxh.
Creative Lives is hosting a free online event to explore the Northern Ireland Executive’s draft programme for government, focusing on the implications for local creative groups. During the session, civil servants will present the programme’s main goals, and we’ll discuss how local communities can take part in the consultation process and get their voices are heard. Your input is vital. Join us so that we can prioritise the issues that really matter to you and your community, and ensure that everyday creativity can flourish. Free & online, Wednesday 9 October, 7-8pm | Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqvwG5KN
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Join us for an inspiring event hosted by Creative Lives, using design tools to explore what support creative grassroots groups in Dundee might need to help them do more of the great stuff they do. From dungeons and dragons 🐉 to gardening 🪴, creative groups manifest in many different ways. This is a great opportunity to connect and share ideas for building sustainable, creative communities. Follow the link to sign up! 📅 Don’t miss out on this chance to network and collaborate with like-minded individuals. https://lnkd.in/e5xvgD9D #DundeeCreatives #CreativeLives #GrassrootsCreativity #Collaboration
Earlier this year, Creative Lives surveyed local creative groups around the UK about their experiences with banking. We heard about the frustrations of changing signatories, bank accounts being unexpectedly closed or frozen, and how time-consuming it can be for groups to manage and access their own funds. We’re hosting a free creative learning event to share some of our findings and discuss how to overcome these challenges. We’re delighted to be joined by guest speaker Sachi Caldera from Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), who’ll talk us through the new UK Finance Toolkit for charities and give advice on avoiding common banking pitfalls. Register here to join us: https://lnkd.in/dHufTt69
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✨ Calling all creatives! We are excited to be joining the Creative Lives Creative Network BIPOC Support Group this Friday, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Together we will explore the theme of Creative Vulnerability, sharing experiences, and exchanging ideas, and taking part in a creative journaling exercise. 🎨🖌️ Don’t miss out on this inspiring session! https://lnkd.in/egwESFHp #CreativeNetwork #BIPOCCreatives #CommunitySupport #CreativeGrowth #CreativeVulnerability
One week to apply! We’re looking for a new Chair to build upon 30 years of supporting everyday creativity across the UK & Ireland, and inspire our national team as we implement our new strategy. https://lnkd.in/eQEYzCtQ
Join our national charity supporting local creative groups to build capacity, resilience, & connections, across the UK & Ireland. We’re seeking an inspiring leader to succeed David Bryan CBE as the new Chair of the Creative Lives Board of Trustees. https://lnkd.in/eQEYzCtQ