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Connecting Through Creativity

Read our series of case studies demonstrating how participation in local creativity improves social connection. 
Forging connections in rural County Durham

Forging connections in rural County Durham

One charity's quest to tackle loneliness through creativity Read more

Published: 1st April, 2026

Updated: 7th April, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

'Give Your Brain a Break' community quilt project

'Give Your Brain a Break' community quilt project

How a Doncaster textile group decreased anxiety, increased volunteering and made something beautiful Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2026

Updated: 7th April, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Finding Your Place in the World Through Dance

Finding Your Place in the World Through Dance

How a Hull dance group gave local young people opportunities to connect and grow Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2026

Updated: 7th April, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

St Fagans Sketching Group - Connecting through creativity

St Fagans Sketching Group - Connecting through creativity

Meet the sketching group at St Fagans National Museum of History Read more

Published: 9th December, 2025

Updated: 7th April, 2026

Author: Gareth Coles

Crochet and Companionship

Crochet and Companionship

Hear how a Doncaster crochet group grew from 8 to 108 by offering a vital connection Read more

Published: 31st January, 2024

Updated: 7th April, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

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