Creative Health Training
Free training is available to people working in creative health in Croydon, offering support ranging from marketing and fundraising, to health information and artform practice sharing days. More sessions are added all the time, so be sure to check back frequently for new opportunities.
Topics have been chosen by the Creative Health Network. Interested in training in a subject not listed? Email creativehealth@croydon.gov.uk to let the team know.
Upcoming Training
Croydon Loves You 2026 Q&A Session 1
Monday 26 January, 5-6pm, Online (MS Teams) _____________________________ Facilitated by the Creative Health team _____________________________ Find out more about the Croydon Loves You 2026 grant programme and ask any questions about your potential application. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
Read the storyPutting Creativity into Co-creation
Wednesday 4 February, 10am-5pm, Braithwaite Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by Ned Glassier _____________________________ A fun and practical introduction to co-creation, a day exploring essential conditions for co-creation with a focus on activities you can apply directly to your work. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
Read the storyAnti-racism and Creative Health
Thursday 12 February, 10am-1pm, Croydon Town Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by Writerz n Scribez _____________________________ An in-person session providing an understanding of best practice to create safe, anti-racist creative health work. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
Read the storyCreative Health Quality Framework Workshop 1
Wednesday 25 February, 5.30-7.30pm, Braithwaite Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by the Creative Health team _____________________________ Find out more about the Creative Health Quality Framework and how it can apply to your work. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
Read the storyCroydon Loves You 2026 Q&A Session 2
Friday 6 March, 1.30-2.30pm, Online (MS Teams) _____________________________ Facilitated by the Creative Health team _____________________________ Find out more about the Croydon Loves You 2026 grant programme and ask any questions about your potential application. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
Read the storyAn introduction to intergenerational arts
Monday 16 March, 2-5pm, Braithwaite Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by Magic Me _____________________________ This interactive session will explore the core principles, values and practical approaches that make intergenerational work meaningful and effective. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
Read the storyAn introduction to creative methods for supporting trauma
Wednesday 25 March, 10am-4pm, Location to be confirmed (in person) _____________________________ Facilitated by Tangled Feet _____________________________ Learn about trauma’s effects on young people and dramatherapeutic theory and practice to support communication, expression, self understanding and healing. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
Read the storyCroydon Loves You 2026 Q&A Session 3
Wednesday 3 June, 12.30-1.30pm, Online (MS Teams) _____________________________ Facilitated by the Creative Health team _____________________________ Find out more about the Croydon Loves You 2026 grant programme and ask any questions about your potential application. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
Read the storyCreative Health Quality Framework Workshop 2
Tuesday 16 June, 5.30-7.30pm, Online (MS Teams) _____________________________ Find out more about the Creative Health Quality Framework and how it can apply to your work. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
Read the storyCroydon Loves You 2026 Q&A Session 4
Thursday 3 July, 5.30-6.30pm, Online (MS Teams) _____________________________ Facilitated by the Creative Health team _____________________________ Find out more about the Croydon Loves You 2026 grant programme and ask any questions about your potential application. _____________________________ Click here to book your space.
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Suicide Awareness Training
Ongoing continuous training _____________________________ Facilitated by Zero Suicide Alliance _____________________________ Whether you’re new to suicide awareness or want a refresher, these sessions aim to share insights around suicide and tips for how to spot suicide warning signs and offer support. _____________________________ Click here to book your space
Read the storyTelling Your Story and Growing Your Reach
20 January, All day, LSBU (CR0 2AG) _____________________________ Facilitated by London South Bank University _____________________________ Part of LSBU’s ‘Building Stronger Foundations’ programme for Croydon VCFS organisations, this session will support attendees to develop skills around digital branding for greatest impact. _____________________________ Click here to book your space
Read the storyRecord Keeping and Reporting
11 February, All day, LSBU (CR0 2AG) _____________________________ Facilitated by London South Bank University _____________________________ Part of LSBU’s ‘Building Stronger Foundations’ programme for Croydon VCFS organisations, this session will support attendees to develop skills in monitoring and reporting on the impact of work to funders and other stakeholders. _____________________________ Click here to book your space
Read the storyPrevious Training
Anti-Racism in Creative Health
15 September, 10am-12:30pm, Croydon Town Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by Writerz & Scribez _____________________________ An in-person session providing an understanding of best practice to create safe, anti-racist creative health work.
Read the storyIntroduction to Marketing
29 September, 2-5pm, Online _____________________________ Facilitated by Lalah-Simone Springer _____________________________ Support in the basics of marketing and how to reach your target participants with your creative health work.
Read the storyWriting and Creative Health Workshop Day
11 October, 10am-3pm, Braithwaite Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by Arji Manuelpillai _____________________________ A day to share practice, gain new ideas and learn how creative writing can best support health from expert facilitators.
Read the storyMental Health in Croydon: Public Health and ICB Perspectives
13 October, 1-2pm, Online _____________________________ Facilitated by Croydon Public Health & SWL ICB _____________________________ Colleagues from Croydon Public Health and South West London ICB shared a look at the state of mental health in Croydon, what support exists, and how Creative Health can support statutory service priorities.
Read the storyLittle Mouse: Creative Methods for Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Domestic Abuse
6 November, 3-5pm, Central Library _____________________________ Based on the works of Ann Dix (Registered Dramatherapist) _____________________________ Understand more about the impacts of domestic abuse on children and young people and how creative methods can be used to support recovery.
Read the storyMusic and Creative Health Workshop Day
8 November, 12-5pm, Croydon Music and Arts, Oasis Academy Shirley Park (CR9 7AL) _____________________________ Facilitated by Tim Steiner _____________________________A day to share practice, gain new ideas and learn how music can best support health from expert facilitators.
Read the storyIntroduction to Neuro-affirming Practice
10 November, 1-3pm, Online _____________________________ Facilitated by A Collective _____________________________ Learn more about neurodivergence and how to create supportive environments from people with lived experience.
Read the storyThrough the eyes of asylum seekers
20 November, 10am-12pm, Online _____________________________ Facilitated by Refugee Day Centre _____________________________ Hear about the realities of living as an asylum seeker in Croydon and how your work can better support their needs.
Read the storyVisual Art and Creative Health Workshop Day
3 December, 10am-3pm, Braithwaite Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by Amy Leung _____________________________ For facilitators with all levels of experience from experts to those just beginning to dabble in visual arts, this session will be a chance to share practice, gain new ideas and try out activities that can support your creative health work.
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