Sharing the message - Resources for local creative groups 

The Creative Lives Monitor is the annual healthcheck of grassroots creativity, measuring the capacity, resilience and connections of local creative groups across the UK & Ireland. 

Our new report presents the findings from our 2026 research, and considers how both Creative Lives and the wider landscape can respond.

See the full report here

We want to support local creative groups across the UK & Ireland to use the results of the Creative Monitor Lives to support their work in communities. 

You can use and adapt the following resources to support your group:

• Key findings (PDF)
  A one-page overview of the key findings from the 2026 research.
   
• Letter to elected officials (Word doc)
  A template letter that you can adapt and send to your elected official, asking for their support for grassroots creativity in your area. 
  
  
• Website and social media assets (Shared folder)
  Graphics to share on your website and social media accounts.
  
  
• Draft press release (Word doc)
  Share about the launch of the report - and how it connects to your community - using our draft template. 

You might also want to check out our existing resources:

• Proven impact of grassroots creativity
  On overview of the health and social benefits of participating in creative activity. 
  
  
• Funding opportunities 
  Our regularly updated list of funding opportunities for creative groups across the UK & Ireland. 
   
• Cash for Culture (England / Scotland)
  Our publications packed with fundraising ideas, tips and links to many grant-making bodies and organisations.

All the above resources are saved in a Shared Folder here

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].