Improving Personal Health & Wellbeing Through The Arts

Ignite Community Programme

Empowering Young People to Drive Change

What is Ignite? Ignite Community is an arts-based, fully funded 3-year programme designed for young people aged 9–25. Through creativity and self-expression, Ignite helps young people explore social issues that matter to them, build confidence, and create meaningful change in their communities. Arts Care’s Approach: We believe in the transformative power of the arts to heal, connect, and inspire. Though co-production and co-design, our professional artists will guide young people on a creative journey where they can express their ideas, share their voices, and develop a vision for a better future.
How It Works:

How It Works:

8 Artist-Led Creative Sessions - Delivered by a professional Arts Care artist at your premises or regular meeting place, tailored to the group’s needs and abilities. Explore & Create - Young people will explore a social issue they care about and express their ideas for change through visual and digital art, music, storytelling, or performance. Community Showcases - A celebration event where participants share their work and their aspirations with friends, family, and the wider community. Reflections Session - Looking back on their personal growth, achievements and the impact of their creative journey.

Ignite will allow Young People to:

Ignite will allow Young People to:

Build confidence and resilience through creativity. Learn to use art as a tool for self-expression and social change. Feel empowered by enhancing their collaboration, teamwork and communication skills. Experience the benefits of creative engagement – reduced stress, improved wellbeing, and stronger social connections. Take pride in owning and realising a youth-led project that makes a real world difference.

What does Ignite offer your Organisation:

What does Ignite offer your Organisation:

A fully funded Arts programme that can complement your organisations objectives for young people. Engagement for young people that is positive, empowering and inclusive. Promotion of wellbeing and community connection through the arts.

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Get Involved

Join us in creating meaningful change through the power of the arts. Contact us at ignite@artscare.co.uk to register your interest or find out more. Together, we can inspire transformation, lift up young voices, and build stronger, healthier communities through art.