We shortlisted 36 wonderful, inspiring creative groups for the 2022 Creative Lives Awards, then chose our Winner and Runner-up for England, Ireland/N.Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Members of the public chose the winner of this year's People's Choice Award, the shortlisted groups themselves picked the Peer Award for Excellence, and our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Panel picked the Celebrating Diversity Award.
You can read about all the groups on the 2022 shortlist below and read about all our winners here:
An after-school club for disadvantaged young people in London that worked with young volunteers to put on a large-scale production. Read more
A creative programme in Manchester to support those who have experienced baby loss. Read more
Organised by London-based Theatre Deli, the sessions include spoken word workshops allowing people to share their feelings in a safe environment Read more
An innovative collaboration between an LGBTQ low-voiced choir and female voice choir based in Manchester. Read more
Lockdown online initiative in Coventry that blossomed into an in-person creative hub. Read more
Nottinghamshire-based organisation that runs educational and therapeutic groups to support health and wellbeing. Read more
Digital art gallery led by, and with, people with experience of mental ill health. Read more
Workshops, parade and ceremonial cloth created by women and girls in West Bromwich from different cultural backgrounds. Read more
Huge volunteer collaboration to create a special pageant cart and performances for Bridgwater Carnival. Read more
Derbyshire-based youth project that connected the town with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read more
Volunteer-run South Yorkshire crafting group with inclusivity at its heart. Read more
Mass Irish music celebration in London, bringing together volunteers from across the UK. Read more
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
Bristol-based project that supported care leavers to write, record and design their own album. Read more
Glasgow multicultural project that saw Black, Asian and Arab women blossom and grow. Read more
Edinburgh-based arts cafe offering performance spaces for all, regardless of experience or ability to pay. Read more
Paisley-based grassroots craft group for members of the refugee and asylum seeker community. Read more
Greenock-based organisation that worked with hundreds of local residents to build a creative community garden. Read more
Ambitious collaboration between an Aberdeenshire saxophone orchestra and singing group. Read more
Volunteer-run local newspaper in the Scottish Borders fostering community involvement. Read more
Volunteer-run multi-arts festival in Edinburgh revitalising empty or disused urban spaces. Read more
Run by volunteers, Doric TV is passionate about keeping the northeast Scotland dialect of Doric alive and flourishing. Read more
Shetland-based group focusing on the relationship between the arts and the natural environment, and their various benefits Read more
Organisation for African and Caribbean people over 60 living in Scotland that provides mutual support, companionship and fun. Read more
Disabled-led creative group in Wales that uses social art to bring people together. Read more
Grass-roots group in north-west Wales. Read more
Youth organisation in Wales that empowered young people to run a Jamaican festival. Read more
Volunteer-run writing group in Rhondda Cynon Taff that offers mutual support and opportunities to share work. Read more
Cardiff-based choir that provides a warm welcome to people restarting life in a new country. Read more
Self-led drawing group that welcomes everyone from professionals to beginners and works hard to promote its artform. Read more
Based in Enniskillen, the project aims to connect children and elderly care home residents through cards, letters and drawings. Read more
Based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, the group combines environmental awareness raising and socially inclusive community fun Read more
Belfast-based project for adults with learning disabilities that proved invaluable during the pandemic, with support from volunteers. Read more
Dublin-based resource centre that ran an inspired dance and poetry project. Read more
County Cavan-based, volunteer-run group running a wide range of creative projects for the local community. Read more
Edinburgh-based theatre company that gave LGBTQ+ voices a platform through the performing arts. Read more