Communities

We specialise in working with the people and communities of Tyneside - connecting creativity, health and wellbeing. 

For over 20 years we have developed inspiring museum programmes that recognise the positive health impacts of cultural participation.  

We believe in strategic partnerships and work with health and care professionals, local authorities, universities, charities and support services. Our programmes have been devised based on robust research identifying areas of need in our region.  

We care about the health and economic inequalities in the North East and by fusing creativity with health and wellbeing we aim to create a healthier, happier and more equal society. 

Since 2018/19 we have engaged with over 15,000 people and over 1000 community, health workers and support staff through our programmes. We have collaborated with over 200 different community partners and organisations; locally, nationally and internationally to design creative programmes, resources, workshops, events and exhibitions that bring people together, support communities and improve their health and wellbeing.  

• 89% of the 6000 people we worked with reported greater social engagement beyond sessions.  
• 83% of people we have worked with showed increased confidence.  
• 98% of people who participated within our programmes reported sharing their thoughts, experiences and knowledge with others.