Over October half term, young carers in Barnet joined us for an inspired:arts sculpture project 🗿🎨 They made their own sculptural pieces and collaborated on a group artwork - a brilliant display of expression, teamwork and joy. Funded by @JohnLyonCharity  💛

We loved bringing our Create artists and freelancers together for IGNITE last week! ✨ The CPD day focused on our:stories - Create’s new four-year programme designed to support SEN/D primary school children to read and write for pleasure. Huge thanks to all who joined! 💛

Last Friday, we travelled across London, visiting Lewisham, the City of London and Enfield to share a very special Smart car wrapped in artwork created by participants from four of our projects! Thank you to @smart_worldwide for helping us champion our participants’ talent!

Last week, Adirupa Sengupta, Group CEO of Common Purpose, joined our latest #CreateConversations to explore why creativity matters for leaders today. Want to be part of the next conversation? Keep an eye out for upcoming events. 👀✨ #CreativityAndLeadership

A beautiful end to our art:links creative writing project in Havering 💛✍️ Isolated older adults came together to explore their stories — and shared their writing with peers in our final session. The pride and connection in the room were incredible. Funded by @CityBridgeFndn

We are searching for artists to join our artist talent pool. As a member of our artist talent pool, you will have the opportunity to work on a freelance basis to lead workshops in diverse community settings. 🎨 To apply and for more information: https://t.co/xkQAcWy49H #ArtJobs

A huge thank you to UNETHICAL for raising £404 at their pop-up last month! 💛 Every fundraiser, big or small, helps us bring creative arts workshops to the people who need them most. Feeling inspired? Host your own event and spark change through creativity. ✨

🧡 Today is #CarersRightsDay At Create, we meet carers across the UK who give so much of themselves. Through our creative arts projects, we offer time away from responsibilities, a space to connect with others who truly understand, and the chance to express themselves.

Under two hours until Create Conversations: Creativity and Leadership! Are you joining the conversation? https://t.co/de7IEIilvI

🎉 Happy Birthday to @tnlcommunityfund Thanks to your support, young carers across the UK are finding space to create, connect & just be kids again. 🧡 “Projects like these let young carers be themselves.” – Dawn, 11 Read more 👇 🔗 https://t.co/KdOcOb3vQe #BecauseOfYou

“In a world drowning in AI and automation, creativity isn’t optional – it’s the competitive edge.” 🎯 We're excited to welcome John Waterfield (KPMG) as moderator of our next #CreateConversations on Creativity and Leadership TOMORROW! 🗓️  https://t.co/Qe9YyBppVn

Two days until our next Create Conversations panel discussion on Creativity and Leadership! Have you secured your space? 🗓️ Wednesday 19 November 2025, Online https://t.co/2GaciEnuOn

Happy Friday! 🎉 We're ending the week with these joy-filled photos from our recent change:matters project in Wandsworth. change:matters helps young and young adult carers build skills around money and family finances.💰🎨 Funded by @WCCAEW #CALiveryCharity

Why partner with an organisation like Create? We spoke with Anna Hoddinott, Senior Grants and Communications Manager at @JohnLyonCharity , about the impact of our partnership and why creativity matters now more than ever. 🌟 https://t.co/Gorl5zthXB

🎟️ Join us for Create Conversations, featuring Kathryn Jacob OBE (@PearlandDean CEO + co-author of The Glass Wall & Belonging). 🎬 Insights on inclusion, influence & the creative spark that drives change. 📅 Register: https://t.co/HX4GPJuPzl 19 Nov @ 5pm #PanelDiscussion

🎨 “It made me feel useful again.” In partnership with @Hestia1970 and @ashurst , we delivered painting workshops for survivors of modern slavery – supporting recovery, creativity & connection. 🖌️ Read the blog: https://t.co/QqrsLg7Ufz

🎭 This summer, we teamed up with Hammersmith & Fulham council to deliver drama + filmmaking workshops for young carers in the borough - giving them a break from responsibility and space to create. Read more 👉 https://t.co/1kuCH6le4u Funded by @JohnLyonCharity

📚 “It’s good for them to see that even though you’re in prison, you’re thinking about them, making a book for them." In prison, Jamie wrote and illustrated a storybook for his children. It changed everything. Read his story here: 👉 https://t.co/uayxNMczUN

🧠 Stress, anxiety & depression in 16–24 year olds have risen 168% since 2000 - nearly 4x faster than the general population. This #StressAwarenessWeek, we're spotlighting the role creativity can play in easing stress + supporting mental health. #CreativityAndWellbeing

🎨 What can creativity teach us about leadership? At our next #CreateConversations, actor-director & psychotherapist Darren Cheek joins to explore how creativity can transform how we lead. https://t.co/WxqFSHSJIP