Critical Mass: Artist Case Study ‘Ladybug Lodge’
BackgroundLadybug Lodge is a newly formed children’s charity organisation in Coventry, supporting children and young people aged 0 – 25, by providing accessible activities, events and recreational opportunities. We aim to bridge the gap by supporting mainstream organisations and companies in becoming more accessible, adaptable, and inclusive, particularly for a broader range of Special Educational […]
Critical Mass: Shropshire Inclusive Dance
Background SiD is a company committed to inclusive dance practice. Since 2012 we have delivered distinct, exemplary and creative driven dance projects, weekly classes and workshops, which facilitate individuals’ creativity, inclusion and community cohesion. Social impacts, include wellbeing and health. Participation in dance can reduce stress, depression and need for medication, and contribute to increased […]
Critical Mass: Participant Case Study ‘That! Dance’
Background: That! Dance is an inclusive community dance group, based in Staffordshire. We formed following the end of Critical Mass 2022 and the desire from our participants to keep dancing, performing and creating. We run weekly sessions in Lichfield and Burton and take part in live performances, films, collaborations and exhibitions. Participant S joined the […]
Case Study: Stronger Together Festival
The Stronger Together Festival took place in the grounds of Queensbridge School on Thursday 4th July. The festival involved pupils, teachers and families from Queensbridge School as well as pupils and families from King Edwards VI Camphill School for Boys, Kings Norton Girls School and Wheeler’s Lane Technology College. Over 270 young people and teachers performed […]
Common Ground Case Study – Hipkiss & Graney at Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Common Ground Arts project received £60,000 from the Bring the Power Youth Programme to deliver high-quality artist residencies to 7 Birmingham Special Schools, engaging over 1100 students. Teachers and artists share their professional knowledge and practices in their respective disciplines to create meaningful and accessible artist residencies with meaningful student art outcomes. These artist residencies […]
Bring the Power Festival Day at Priory Community Centre, Dudley
On 19th May, 2024, Priory Community Centre delivered one of these Festival Day’s in Dudley. The organisation was awarded £7,000 from United By 2022 to plan and deliver the event, and they worked closely with a youth panel consisting of NEET individuals between 10 and 15 years of age who were already engaged members at […]
The Disorderly Canal Clean Up – An Ideas Made Real Case Study
The Challenge Chantelle Orris, Artistic Director, set up the Disorderly Company in order to bring to light enviromental issues in fun and creative ways! Chantelle was passionate about engaging primary school children and educating them about the importance of looking after the environment, keeping the canals clean and picking up after yourself, in order to […]
Community Capacity Building Support provided for Wild Earth CIC
Wild Earth CIC are a social enterprise based in Coventry, set up in 2011 They work with young people and communities, connecting people with nature to improve mental health and wellbeing. They also focus on providing marginalized communities access to nature. Wild Earth CIC joined our United By 2022 Family, a network of local grassroots […]
Inclusive Communities Fund Case Study
Our role in the Inclusive Communities Fund was to empower communities to propose and implement solutions to real issues in their areas allowing local people to drive positive change. The fund was administered by Heart of England Community Foundation, who we worked alongside to engage and support community organisations. We engaged with over 1,500 people […]
Ideas Made Real Case Study – Zeze Sohawon
From a young age, ZeZe was diagnosed with autism, psychosis and a personality disorder, and has lived experience as a care leaver. She started her organisation Emotional Dysregulation in Autism (EDA) to help other individuals like her that struggle with mental health, giving them a space to communicate and express emotions safely. Her charity offers […]
