Creative Lives

We support and encourage people to be creative in their everyday lives.

Creative Learning

Our new series of low-cost learning events, including fundraising, improving accessibility, publicity and becoming a charity. Book your place now!

2021 shortlist announced! Vote now!

Make new connections at our series of friendly online get-togethers. All welcome!

Our exciting partnership with BBC Local Radio stations across the country

Our tailored package designed to help local authorities engage with their creative community

Find the latest funding opportunities to support your creative group

Our free essential guidance, written in plain English, to help you run your creative group.

How to write a successful funding application

Applying for funding? Read this first! Read more
Risk assessment: event organisers

Learn how to recognise the potential risks in planning an event and develop a full risk assessment Read more
How to create an equal opportunities policy

Cover your group's activities by making a clear and comprehensive equal opportunities policy Read more
GDPR: Data Protection

How do new GDPR laws on data protection impact your creative activities Read more
Remote Working

A free guide to remote working and working from home, including video conferencing, cloud storage and online collaboration Read more

Or browse the map to find a creative group near you.

Roscommon Solstice Choir

An EPIC Award winning community choir meeting weekly in Ballinderry and performing to raise funds for charities Read more
Get Drawing Whitchurch

Weekly drawing group in Whitchurch, Cardiff Read more
Polonez - Culture Bridging Group

Paisley group bringing Scottish and Polish cultures together Read more
Scunthorpe Little Theatre Club

A drama group based in Scunthorpe for young people (age 9+). Read more
Larne Community Cinema

Community cinema based in Larne Town, Northern Ireland Read more

Learning from Lockdown

Findings from the 'Culture During Covid' research project Read more
We are 30!

A look back at three decades of creative participation Read more
“We share a sense of fun and enjoyment”

We celebrate our 30th birthday by shining a spotlight on 30 creative lives Read more
Common Ground: Rewilding the Garden

Reconnecting with overlooked, self-cultivating culture in our communities Read more
Making Common Cause

Creative Lives' collection of essays exploring the potential of cultural commoning Read more