<div>The Creative Hearts CIC is a community interest company dedicated to fostering connection, creativity, and wellbeing through the arts.
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<div>We are raising funds to support our programs that provide safe, inspiring, and engaging creative experiences for children, teenagers, older adults, and anyone in our community facing financial problems, Mental health issues, and isolation.
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<div>We support:
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<div>• Children and young people with additional learning needs, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other neurodiverse conditions, by providing creative environments that support confidence, communication, and self-expression.
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<div>• Teenagers experiencing mental health challenges, social pressure, or difficult transitions between primary and secondary school, offering safe creative spaces that build resilience, emotional well-being, and positive identity.
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<div>• Older adults and residents in care homes, particularly those experiencing isolation, disability, or health challenges, through creative wellbeing sessions that encourage connection, cognitive engagement, and joyful self-expression.
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<div>• Families facing financial barriers, ensuring children and young people can access creative enrichment and therapeutic art activities regardless of income or background.
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<div>• Individuals experiencing social isolation, emotional distress, or mental health difficulties, using art as a supportive and restorative tool for wellbeing, connection, and personal growth.
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<div>• Neurodiverse and underserved members of the community, creating inclusive spaces where creativity supports communication, confidence, and participation.
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<div>• Local communities affected by social disadvantage or lack of cultural investment, bringing people together through creative workshops, exhibitions, and community arts initiatives that strengthen belonging and connection.
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<div>For many individuals, art is far more than a leisure activity — it is a powerful pathway to confidence, connection, healing, and self-expression. Through inclusive workshops, exhibitions, and community gatherings, we create safe and welcoming spaces where people can explore their creativity, share their stories, and feel seen and valued within their community. These creative environments help participants build resilience, reduce stress and anxiety, strengthen social connections, and develop a meaningful sense of belonging.
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<div>Your support will enable us to provide essential art materials, deliver accessible workshops, and extend our programmes to reach more individuals who would otherwise face barriers to participation. Every contribution helps us nurture wellbeing, strengthen community bonds, and ensure that creativity remains accessible to all — particularly those who need it most.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>The Creative Hearts CIC Board and Management Team
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Vesna Dakovic

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Bijana Milanovic

The Creative Hearts: Using Art to Strengthen Well-Being

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