Strategic Aims
At Arts Care, our mission is clear: to enhance personal health and well-being through the transformative power of the arts.
As the only region-wide arts, health, and wellbeing organisation in Northern Ireland, we strive to bring creative engagement to people across health, social care, and community settings.
Our strategic aims for 2023–2026 focus on five key areas to expand our reach, improve our services, and drive meaningful change:
1. Securing and Enhancing Existing Services
- Maintain and improve the quality, impact, and cost-effectiveness of our current offerings, including Artist-Led Workshops, Clown Doctors, Environmental Transformations, Education and Training Services, and Staff Wellbeing Services.
- Collaborate with health and social care partners to develop innovative approaches for monitoring the benefits of arts-based interventions.
2. Diversifying into New Markets
- Expand our impact beyond traditional health and social care settings through a social enterprise approach.
- Grow Arts Care Projects by offering tailored creative solutions to charities, corporates, and community groups.
3. Driving Research and Advocacy
- Establish a Creative Health Network for Northern Ireland to foster collaboration and best practices in arts and health.
- Advocate for policies that integrate creative engagement into public health strategies, ensuring the arts remain a vital component of wellbeing.
4. Strengthening Resources and Governance
- Build organisational resilience through good governance, sound financial planning, and effective resource management.
- Implement enhanced HR, funding, and physical resource strategies, including the adoption of advanced systems like a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.
5. Promoting Sustainability and Growth
- Pursue partnerships with statutory, charity, and corporate sectors to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Focus on income diversification, with specific growth targets for commissioned and bespoke projects over the next three years.
At Arts Care, we believe in creating vibrant, inclusive spaces where art and health intersect.
By aligning with our strategic aims, we are committed to fostering a healthier, more connected Northern Ireland through the power of creative expression.
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