Creative Health Information Events
Creative Health Information Events are one-off creative and cultural events (c75+ attendees) that spread awareness of important health topics and services in engaging and accessible ways.
For example, a music event designed with and for Black men ages 30-40 that also provides information about mental health and depression, and introduces local services and support through health stalls.
Or a film-screening and Q&A panel that explores young onset dementia with communities at high risk of developing the condition.
We are particularly interested in ideas that help reach communities at risk of health inequalities, including:
- People experiencing low socio-economic status or deprivation, including people currently unemployed, living in poverty or on low incomes
- People from global majority backgrounds
- LGBTQ+ or non-binary people
- Neurodivergent people
- People with physical or learning disabilities, or sensory impairments
Find out about upcoming Creative Health Information Events, read about past events for examples of the types of events we can fund, and apply for a grant to run your own event below.
Upcoming Creative Health Information Events
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Past Creative Health Information Events
Afya: Black Women’s Health & Wellbeing Event with Soul Purpose 360
Saturday 2 August 2025, Waterside Centre, South Norwood, SE25 4DX _____________________________ Created by Soul Purpose 360, this Black Women’s Health Event brought DJ Smurf, artists and health practitioners together for a fun sharing of health and wellbeing information for Black women.
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Wilderfest: an Adult Wellbeing Day with CVA
Saturday 13 September 2025, MHA the Wilderness _____________________________This free event offered adults a chance to try out a range of creative activities available in the Croydon community to support mental health, while experiencing the positive impact of green spaces on our wellbeing.
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Aaja Nachle’ (Let’s Dance): Bolly Good Fun with Apsara Arts
Saturday 27 September 2025, Harris Invictus Academy Croydon _____________________________ This South Asian community health event included Bollywood singalongs, dance and music! Residents came along to listen, join in, and find a range of health information and services to support healthy lifestyles.
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Barbershop Uncut Stories with Caring for Hair
Friday 14 November 2025, 7-8pm, Stanley Arts, SE25 6AB _____________________________ This free event invited adults, in particular Black men, to a theatre show breaking down the myths and realities of prostate cancer, providing a humorous and heart warming take on real life experiences followed by an expert Q&A panel.
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LGBT+ Creative Wellness and Inclusive Swimming with Queer Croydon
Saturday 7 March, 18:30-21:30, Waddon Leisure Centre (CR0 4RG) _____________________________ Queer Croydon and GLL invite LGBT+ residents and allies to join a fun, supportive evening of creative activities and inclusive swimming. This event offers a dedicated safe space designed around comfort, choice and wellbeing and acts as an introduction to Croydon’s leisure centres.
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If you have a community you’d like to reach about a particular issue and think a creative or cultural event could be a good way to do it, we want to hear from you.
Grants of between £1,000-£4,000 are available for one-off events taking place between April 2026 and March 2027. Events should aim to reach around 75 people or more.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (no deadline), until all funds are distributed. Once you have submitted your application, the team will determine whether your application is eligible and set up a meeting to discuss your application before making a decision.
To apply, complete the online form via the link below.
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