The health and social benefits of participating in creative activity

We know that local creative groups contribute a huge amount to the cultural and civic life of their communities.

And there is now a wealth of research testifying to the many benefits of participating in local creativity, from improvements in physical and mental health, to increased social connectedness and the development of new skills. 

We've put together this short one-page overview of some of the main benefits that arise from regular participation in creative activity, with links to evidence sources.

We hope creative groups will find this useful when demonstrating the importance of their activities in funding applications. 

Download 'The proven impact of grassroots creativity' here. 

If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].