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2022 Shortlist

Read about all the wonderful, inspiring creative groups shortlisted for the 2022 Creative Lives Awards - then vote for your favourite to win the People's Choice Award! Voting closes on 27 January 2023.

Judging panels will also pick a Winner and Runner-up from each nation to be announced in March 2023.

Youth On The Move

Youth On The Move

An after-school club for disadvantaged young people in London that worked with young volunteers to put on a large-scale production. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Whitworth

The Whitworth

A creative programme in Manchester to support those who have experienced baby loss. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Self-Expression Sessions

The Self-Expression Sessions

Organised by London-based Theatre Deli, the sessions include spoken word workshops allowing people to share their feelings in a safe environment Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 24th December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Sunday Boys

The Sunday Boys

An innovative collaboration between an LGBTQ low-voiced choir and female voice choir based in Manchester. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Sitting Rooms of Culture

Sitting Rooms of Culture

Lockdown online initiative in Coventry that blossomed into an in-person creative hub. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 24th December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Oasis - Lifeline Projects

Oasis - Lifeline Projects

Nottinghamshire-based organisation that runs educational and therapeutic groups to support health and wellbeing. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Mental Inkness

Mental Inkness

Digital art gallery led by, and with, people with experience of mental ill health. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 24th December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Little Queens

Little Queens

Workshops, parade and ceremonial cloth created by women and girls in West Bromwich from different cultural backgrounds. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Jubilation, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant Cart

Jubilation, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant Cart

Huge volunteer collaboration to create a special pageant cart and performances for Bridgwater Carnival. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Fleet Arts

Fleet Arts

Derbyshire-based youth project that connected the town with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Dadesley Crafting

Dadesley Crafting

Volunteer-run South Yorkshire crafting group with inclusivity at its heart. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Comhaltas in Britain

Comhaltas in Britain

Mass Irish music celebration in London, bringing together volunteers from across the UK. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Canterbury Christ Church Creatives

Canterbury Christ Church Creatives

A unique group for students and staff at Canterbury Christ Church University that grew from 20 people to a membership of over 400. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Bristol Beacon: Different Beginnings

Bristol Beacon: Different Beginnings

Bristol-based project that supported care leavers to write, record and design their own album. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 24th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

We Make The Path

We Make The Path

Glasgow multicultural project that saw Black, Asian and Arab women blossom and grow. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Sketchy Beats

Sketchy Beats

Edinburgh-based arts cafe offering performance spaces for all, regardless of experience or ability to pay. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Sewing2gether All Nations

Sewing2gether All Nations

Paisley-based grassroots craft group for members of the refugee and asylum seeker community. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

RIG Arts - The Drying Green

RIG Arts - The Drying Green

Greenock-based organisation that worked with hundreds of local residents to build a creative community garden. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Rhymes & Recollections

Rhymes & Recollections

Ambitious collaboration between an Aberdeenshire saxophone orchestra and singing group. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 3rd January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Newstead News

Newstead News

Volunteer-run local newspaper in the Scottish Borders fostering community involvement. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Hidden Door

Hidden Door

Volunteer-run multi-arts festival in Edinburgh revitalising empty or disused urban spaces. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Doric TV

Doric TV

Run by volunteers, Doric TV is passionate about keeping the northeast Scotland dialect of Doric alive and flourishing. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Curious Pilgrims

Curious Pilgrims

Shetland-based group focusing on the relationship between the arts and the natural environment, and their various benefits Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

African and Caribbean Elders in Scotland

African and Caribbean Elders in Scotland

Organisation for African and Caribbean people over 60 living in Scotland that provides mutual support, companionship and fun. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Celf-Able Ltd

Celf-Able Ltd

Disabled-led creative group in Wales that uses social art to bring people together. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 5th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Cricieth Creadigol - Creative Criccieth

Cricieth Creadigol - Creative Criccieth

Grass-roots group in north-west Wales seeking creative solutions to strengthen connections between people and place. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 24th December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Urban Circle Newport

Urban Circle Newport

Youth organisation in Wales that empowered young people to run a Jamaican festival. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

RCT Creative Writers’ Group

RCT Creative Writers’ Group

Volunteer-run writing group in Rhondda Cynon Taff that offers mutual support and opportunities to share work. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Oasis One World Choir

Oasis One World Choir

Cardiff-based choir that provides a warm welcome to people restarting life in a new country. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Cardiff Museum Drawing Group

Cardiff Museum Drawing Group

Self-led drawing group that welcomes everyone from professionals to beginners and works hard to promote its artform. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Kindness Postbox

The Kindness Postbox

Based in Enniskillen, the project aims to connect children and elderly care home residents through cards, letters and drawings. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 23rd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

ShamrockSpring

ShamrockSpring

Based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, the group combines environmental awareness raising and socially inclusive community fun Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 5th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

L'Arche Belfast

L'Arche Belfast

Belfast-based project for adults with learning disabilities that proved invaluable during the pandemic, with support from volunteers. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2022

Updated: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Fatima Groups United

Fatima Groups United

Dublin-based resource centre that ran an inspired dance and poetry project. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2022

Updated: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Bailieborough Creative Hub

Bailieborough Creative Hub

County Cavan-based, volunteer-run group running a wide range of creative projects for the local community. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2022

Updated: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Bare Productions - We Belong

Bare Productions - We Belong

Edinburgh-based theatre company that gave LGBTQ+ voices a platform through the performing arts. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2022

Updated: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

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