Our Mission is to improve the physical and mental well-being of people from aged 5 upwards and document people’s living memories through high quality and inspirational arts and reminiscence activity for people across Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Coventry.

Arts Uplift uses a wide range of participatory arts in projects such as reminiscence storytelling, creative writing, dance, music, film and arts and crafts. Our artists work alongside participants to co- produce original arts products such as new songs, films, stories, artworks, dances and theatre to explore people’s stories and also raise awareness of mental health conditions like dementia, anxiety, depression and low mood. In this way, work is produced by the community we are working with, and is relevant to their needs and particular situations, so that they can develop new skills, build self- confidence, improve well-being and tell their story their way.

We have seven areas of work;

• Older people (Rewind 1970’s the play, Suitcase Stories,)
  
  
• Adults living with dementia (Suitcase Stories, Arts and dementia Warwickshire, Navigating Margaret the play)
  
  
• Adults who are on probation (Create to Motivate)
  
  
• Adults with low to moderate mental health conditions (Inside Stories)
  
  
• Children and young people with mental health issues/disabilities/additional needs
  
  
• Intergenerational work (Bridging The Gap)
  
  
• Training in arts workshops delivery (Get Inspired)

The impact we have on our communities ranges from improved confidence, self-esteem, physical and mental well-being, creative expression and development, making new friends, reducing isolation, creating a sense of community and improved mobility and cognitive skills. This can lead to life changing results such as getting a new job or motivating people to do the things they want to do and building resilience.