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  • Creative Lives Monitor 2025 - Results

    Creative Lives Monitor 2025 - Results

    A report on the health of local creative groups - June 2025 Read more

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    Mapping Creative Health in Tendring

    A report exploring the creative health sector in Tendring Read more

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    Mapping Creative Health in Essex

    Exploring the role of creativity in health and wellbeing in Essex Read more

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    Our latest research report exploring how community craft is a force for environmental good Read more

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Mapping creative activity in Glasgow

Mapping creative activity in Glasgow

Creative Lives' report exploring local creative groups in Southside Central and Canal Wards Read more

Published: 28th August, 2025

Updated: 2nd September, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

'Confident and connected communities' - how the Creative Places project is re-shaping Ireland

'Confident and connected communities' - how the Creative Places project is re-shaping Ireland

Arts Council Ireland report celebrates success in 19 locations across the country Read more

Published: 12th August, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Creative Lives Monitor 2025 - Results

Creative Lives Monitor 2025 - Results

A report on the health of local creative groups - June 2025 Read more

Published: 13th June, 2025

Updated: 20th June, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Mapping Creative Health in Tendring

Mapping Creative Health in Tendring

A report exploring the creative health sector in Tendring Read more

Published: 11th June, 2025

Updated: 19th June, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Mapping Creative Health in Essex

Mapping Creative Health in Essex

Exploring the role of creativity in health and wellbeing in Essex Read more

Published: 21st March, 2025

Updated: 4th September, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Crafting Sustainable Communities

Crafting Sustainable Communities

Our latest research report exploring how community craft is a force for environmental good Read more

Published: 4th March, 2025

Updated: 15th April, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Creative Places Edenderry - Connect, Cultivate, Celebrate

Creative Places Edenderry - Connect, Cultivate, Celebrate

A three-year report showcasing activity from Creative Places Edenderry Read more

Published: 7th November, 2024

Updated: 27th August, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Mapping creative activity in Bridgend County

Mapping creative activity in Bridgend County

A report by Creative Lives exploring the opportunities to take part in creative activity within Bridgend County Read more

Published: 24th October, 2024

Updated: 27th August, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Creativity and Mental Health

Creativity and Mental Health

A research report exploring the benefits of creativity for individuals with mental health difficulties, and the role of creative groups in promoting accessibility and inclusion Read more

Published: 25th September, 2024

Updated: 27th August, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Creativity, Accessibility and Inclusion

Creativity, Accessibility and Inclusion

A research report on the benefits and challenges for creative community groups in Dundee Read more

Published: 25th September, 2024

Updated: 27th August, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Mapping Creative Health in Norfolk and Suffolk

Mapping Creative Health in Norfolk and Suffolk

New report exploring the challenges and opportunities to improve health outcomes Read more

Published: 18th April, 2024

Updated: 4th September, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Spaces for Creativity 2024

Spaces for Creativity 2024

Our findings from a survey of spaces for creative activity in late 2023 Read more

Published: 30th January, 2024

Updated: 15th August, 2024

Author: Gareth Coles

Creative Citizens Middlesbrough

Creative Citizens Middlesbrough

Researching volunteer and community-led creative activity in Middlesbrough on behalf of Middlesbrough Cultural Partnership Read more

Published: 18th May, 2023

Updated: 27th August, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Creative Lives On Air: Phase Two Report

Creative Lives On Air: Phase Two Report

Report reflecting on the role played by Creative Lives On Air in supporting people during lockdown Read more

Published: 30th September, 2022

Updated: 15th April, 2025

Author: Andreea Lupu

Gender and Creativity

Gender and Creativity

Research project investigating the relationship between gender and creativity Read more

Published: 28th September, 2022

Updated: 15th August, 2024

Author: Andreea Lupu

UCL launches Community Covid Report

UCL launches Community Covid Report

New evidence on the role of cultural and creative activities in sustaining health and wellbeing during the pandemic Read more

Published: 12th January, 2022

Updated: 15th August, 2024

Author: Andreea Lupu

Creative Citizens Calderdale

Creative Citizens Calderdale

Our project on behalf of Calderdale Council to research everyday creativity and culture within communities across Calderdale Read more

Published: 1st January, 2022

Updated: 2nd May, 2025

Author: Emily Sherwood

Learning from Lockdown

Learning from Lockdown

Findings from the 'Culture During Covid' research project Read more

Published: 12th August, 2021

Updated: 22nd January, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Valuing Everyday Creativity: One year of Creative Network

Valuing Everyday Creativity: One year of Creative Network

Read the report from our discussion with 10 special guests marking the one year anniversary of Creative Network Read more

Published: 17th March, 2021

Updated: 15th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Music and Health: A Review of Research and Practice

Music and Health: A Review of Research and Practice

Findings from a research paper commissioned by Voluntary Arts and produced by Nick Ewbank Associates for BBC Music Day 2019 Read more

Published: 25th September, 2019

Updated: 15th August, 2024

Author: Gareth Coles

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