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“Who is being excluded from conversations?” In this clip from Creativity without barriers, Jemilea Wisdom-Baako reflects on access, inclusion and bringing creativity into spaces where communities already feel safe and welcome. f.mtr.cool/akyzamjqcl

🌟 Earlier this month, adult carers in Harrow connected and expressed themselves through creative writing! 📖 From poetry and prose to character and world-building, adult carers took time for themselves, and even discovered new talents!

🎨 Sometimes creativity is less about self-expression and more about self-discovery. #CreatitivtyAndWellbeingWeek

🌟 Earlier this year, adult carers in Tower Hamlets took a break from caring to try textiles! 🌎 creative:release is our multi-artform project with adult carers in Tower Hamlets, delivered in partnership with Reed Smith and Carers Centre Tower Hamlets.

✨ 6 weeks until Create Week 2026! ✨ From 1–7 July, join a global celebration of creativity and connection with 7 free activities! The activities are now live to download! Head to f.mtr.cool/qllrpngueb

These photos are from the final showcase of inspired:arts Cheshire, celebrating the creativity and talent of the young carers involved 💙 Family and friends came together to view the incredible visual artwork created and celebrate the young people’s achievements.

Today marks the start of #CreativityAndWellbeingWeek 💙 We’re hosting our next Create Conversations webinar: Creativity without barriers - exploring access, inclusion and the role creativity can play in wellbeing and social change. 19 May, 12:30-1:15 pm f.mtr.cool/oswekrdyfv

We’re delighted that Create's Founding CEO, Nicky Goulder MBE, will be joining our upcoming Create Conversations panel: Creativity Without Barriers. We look forward to having her expertise and perspective on the panel. 🗓 Tues 19 May 🕧 12:30pm f.mtr.cool/kegtniapen

Are you running an event over Create Week 1-7 July? We'd love to hear about it! Head to createweek.org to share what you've got planned and find out more. Make sure to tag @createcharity and use #CreateWeek when promoting your events online!

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re spotlighting creative:tandem - our programme for young people in mental health inpatient units. Funded by London Freemasons Charity and The Simon Rivett-Carnac Trust

🌟 We’re delighted to welcome Dr Tola Dabiri to our upcoming Create Conversations: Creativity without Barriers. 🗓️ 19 May Register for free: f.mtr.cool/vwdwbqsego

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🎨 Creativity can play an important role in supporting wellbeing, helping people express themselves, build confidence, reduce isolation and connect with others. f.mtr.cool/timububrqd

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

🌟 Joining our panel for our upcoming Create Conversations is Jemilea Wisdom-Baako 🗓️ 19 May, 12:30pm Jemilea Wisdom-Baako is a British-Jamaican poet, changemaker and cultural disruptor working at the intersection of arts, health and social justice.  🔗 f.mtr.cool/xmkdlcvgjt

Social isolation isn’t just emotional - it can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. But creativity can offer a powerful way to reconnect. f.mtr.cool/jesrzqejlp

We’re really excited to have Dr Simon Opher joining our next Create Conversations panel on 19 May. He’s been championing social prescribing and the role of creativity in health for years - long before it became widely talked about. Register for free: f.mtr.cool/lnyhldlzrk

A huge thank you to @CityBridgeFndn for three years of support. Their funding has enabled our art:links programme in London, supporting older adults facing isolation, dementia and other challenges through creativity.

Behind every creative workshop, every partnership and every participant story, there’s something less visible but just as essential: core funding. To our core funders - thank you for trusting us and supporting our mission. Read more: f.mtr.cool/qeepsbtijp

We’re bringing together an incredible panel for our upcoming Create Conversations: Creativity without barriers. As part of #CreativityAndWellbeingWeek, we’re delighted to welcome voices from across the arts, policy and social impact. Join us online: f.mtr.cool/kkxivhxpkm