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  • Cash for Culture - England

    Cash for Culture - England

    Our new guide to fundraising for creative groups in England Read more

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    Creative Lives Volunteer Advisers

    Creative Lives is looking for four new Volunteer Advisers to support, inform and influence our work. Read more

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    Parkinson's UK - physical activity grants

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Slough

Slough

Stories of creativity from Slough, in partnership with BBC Radio Berkshire Read more

Published: 4th September, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Lisburn

Lisburn

Creative Lives is working with ISLAND Arts Centre to deliver workshops and map creative activity Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2025

Updated: 3rd September, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

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

Free drop-in creative workshops for all ages

Free drop-in creative workshops for all ages

Join Creative Lives at the Imperial Buildings in Rotherham this September for a month of creative fun Read more

Published: 28th August, 2025

Updated: 4th September, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Barchester’s Charitable Foundation

Barchester’s Charitable Foundation

Grants for groups that connect older people and adults with a disability with their local community. Read more

Published: 27th August, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Cash for Culture - England

Cash for Culture - England

Our new guide to fundraising for creative groups in England Read more

Published: 26th August, 2025

Updated: 27th August, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

The Difference We Make: 2024-25

The Difference We Make: 2024-25

A report highlighting some of Creative Lives' activities from 2024-25. Read more

Published: 22nd August, 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 Communities Scotland fund

Creative Communities Scotland fund

Support for community-led organisations across Scotland Read more

Published: 11th August, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

'Do Your Thing' micro-grants - unlocking potential in the UK City of Culture

'Do Your Thing' micro-grants - unlocking potential in the UK City of Culture

How small pots of money went a long way during Bradford's special year Read more

Published: 11th August, 2025

Updated: 3rd September, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Thanet Youth Theatre

Thanet Youth Theatre

Youth theatre based in Margate, Kent Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: Union Church Hall, Union Crescent, Margate, CT9 1NR

Illumination Community Choir

Illumination Community Choir

Choir in Preston open to anyone but accessible for people with visual impairment Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL

C90 Community Chorus

C90 Community Chorus

Weekly singing group based in Stirchley, Birmingham Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: The Old Post Office, 1533 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2JH

Sew Mindful Crafts CIC

Sew Mindful Crafts CIC

Sewing and craft group in Doncaster that supports mental wellbeing and social connection Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: 5 York Buildings, Edlington Lane, Doncaster, DN12 1BU

Stitch & Craft

Stitch & Craft

Craft class in Coventry, Warwickshire Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: St Martins in the Fields, Green Lane, Coventry, CV3 6EA

Express Yourself Social Café

Express Yourself Social Café

Creative activities designed for and by people in Belfast with learning disabilities Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: The Black Box, 18 - 22 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LA

Jubiloso

Jubiloso

Music-making group in Preston, accessible for people with learning disabilities Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: Mandala, 18 Derby Street, Preston, PR1 1DT

Cottam Ukuleles

Cottam Ukuleles

Ukulele group meeting in Preston, Lancashire Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: Cottam Community Centre, Haydocks Lane, Preston, PR4 0NY

Leslie Amateur Dramatic Club

Leslie Amateur Dramatic Club

Friendly long-running drama group based in Fife Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: Leslie Town Hall, 21 High Street, Leslie, KY6 3DA

Preston Handbell Ensemble

Preston Handbell Ensemble

Handbell ensemble based in Preston, Lancashire Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: Cottam Community Centre, Haydocks Lane, Preston, PR4 0NY

Response to the Independent Review of Creative Scotland

Response to the Independent Review of Creative Scotland

Creative Lives' written response to the review led by Angela Leitch CBE Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Spotlight on . . . Charity Excellence Framework

Spotlight on . . . Charity Excellence Framework

Meet the man behind this extensive fundraising website set up to help small non-profits Read more

Published: 16th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Heathrow Community Trust

Heathrow Community Trust

Funding for voluntary and community groups based near Heathrow Airport Read more

Published: 16th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

BlueSpark Foundation

BlueSpark Foundation

Funding for educational, cultural and sporting projects for children and young people Read more

Published: 16th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

The Fore

The Fore

Funding for small UK charities that make a big impact Read more

Published: 16th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

How do you look after your volunteers?

How do you look after your volunteers?

Tell us how you show care and appreciation - and you could win a £250 micro-grant! Read more

Published: 16th July, 2025

Updated: 27th August, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

"Even our smallest actions show we care"

Celebrating the power of 'pretty and practical' crafting Read more

Published: 15th July, 2025

Updated: 16th July, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Glasgow Airport FlightPath Fund

Glasgow Airport FlightPath Fund

Funding for community groups based near Glasgow Airport Read more

Published: 15th July, 2025

Updated: 16th July, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Creative Lives Volunteer Advisers

Creative Lives Volunteer Advisers

Creative Lives is looking for four new Volunteer Advisers to support, inform and influence our work. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2025

Updated: 4th July, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

The Art Ministry

The Art Ministry

Creative art and craft activities in Hadleigh, Essex Read more

Published: 27th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: The Art Ministry, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2QD

The Peaceful Paintbrush

The Peaceful Paintbrush

Visual art studio in Chichester Read more

Published: 27th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: Freedom Works, Metro House, Northgate, Chichester, PO19 1BJ

Wooden Roots

Wooden Roots

West African drums and percussion workshops in Suffolk Read more

Published: 27th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: Building 136 Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 2TW

Worldwise Samba Drummers

Worldwise Samba Drummers

Community samba band based in Preston Read more

Published: 27th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Location: UCLan Media Factory, Kirkham Street, Preston, PR1 1JN

Cutting Edge Textile Group

Cutting Edge Textile Group

A textile group based in Ystradowen, Cowbridge Read more

Published: 26th June, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Location: Ystradowen Village Hall, Cowbridge Road, Cowbridge, CF71 7DP

Parkinson's UK - physical activity grants

Parkinson's UK - physical activity grants

Funding up to £3,000 available to support projects for people with Parkinson's Read more

Published: 26th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

The Art of Dying

The Art of Dying

What role can creativity play in helping us talk about death and bereavement? Read more

Published: 18th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Spotlight on . . . Printed Music Licensing Limited

Spotlight on . . . Printed Music Licensing Limited

How could PMLL help your group to legally copy and share music? Read more

Published: 18th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Hall & Woodhouse - Community Chest

Hall & Woodhouse - Community Chest

Grants from £300-£3k for community groups based in the company's trading area Read more

Published: 18th June, 2025

Updated: 26th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment fund

National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment fund

Funding to help people connect with nature and the environment Read more

Published: 18th June, 2025

Updated: 26th June, 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

Becoming a UK charity - some tips and advice

Becoming a UK charity - some tips and advice

Where to start if you're thinking of becoming a registered charity to access funding Read more

Published: 4th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Edenderry

Edenderry

A project putting people, place, and participation at the centre of cultural life in Edenderry Read more

Published: 4th June, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

The Bureau Centre for the Arts seeks volunteers

The Bureau Centre for the Arts seeks volunteers

Help out at this award-winning centre in Blackburn Read more

Published: 4th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Rotherham

Rotherham

Creative Lives is supporting local creativity in Rotherham Read more

Published: 29th May, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Reading

Reading

Exploring community creativity in Whitley and Church Wards Read more

Published: 29th May, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Hartlepool

Hartlepool

Creative Lives is working in partnership with BBC Radio Tees and mapping creative opportunities in Hartlepool Read more

Published: 29th May, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Glasgow

Glasgow

Creative Lives is working in partnership with Glasgow Life to map community and volunteer-led creative opportunities Read more

Published: 29th May, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Essex

Essex

Creative Lives is working with Essex County Council to learn more about creative health activity across the county Read more

Published: 29th May, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase

Supporting local creativity in Cannock Chase Read more

Published: 29th May, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

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