Creative Health Croydon
Evidence shows that engaging in creative arts, culture and heritage activities can have significant impacts on our health and wellbeing. From visual arts workshops helping young people explore their emotions to multi-art activities keeping people with dementia and their carers active in local cafes, creative health can promote positive health and wellbeing, prevent the onset of illness, and support the management of conditions for us all.
In Croydon, we know there are a large number of arts, voluntary, community, health and faith organisations that do great work supporting creative health within our diverse communities. To support this crucial work, Croydon Council created a Creative Health team in 2024 to build capacity for the sector by providing networking opportunities, training, resource sharing and funding, while advocating for the sector’s work with health, social care and other stakeholders.
Explore the links below to find out more, access support and get involved.
Get Involved
Creative Health Network
The Network currently has 170+ local people and organisations interested in Creative Health. Sign up to receive monthly newsletters with funding, training and opportunities to get involved, plus join quarterly meet ups to network with others working in the field.
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Funding
We run two grant schemes for individuals and organisations wanting to deliver Creative Health in Croydon. This includes running participatory Creative Health projects (Croydon Loves You grants) or putting on one-off cultural events to share health messaging (Creative Health Information Events).
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Training
We run a year-round programme of free training on topics suggested by Creative Health Network members. From marketing to anti-racism, how to use arts to support trauma or how to lead inclusive music workshops, this wide-ranging offer is always free to people living or working in Croydon.
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Marketing
Let us help spread the word about your Creative Health activity. Submit information about your work to be shared with social prescribers, social care staff and other frontline workers, helping your project reach local residents.
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Venue Database
Use our Venue Database to search for space to host activity, or share about your own venue so Creative Health providers can find you.
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Evidence & Resources
Find the latest Creative Health reports, resources and guides,; Croydon-specific information and strategies; and links to national and regional support networks. These crucial links can help with fundraising, project planning and evaluation.
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Creative Programmes for Year 7-10 Students Finding School Difficult
Find out more about the creative programmes we offer for children finding school difficult, and register or refer a family who might benefit.
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Creative Wellbeing for Children with Experience of Domestic Abuse
Read more about our creative wellbeing programme for children with experience of domestic abuse, refer a family or register to take part!
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Creative Health Newsletter Archive
Missed a previous Creative Health Network newsletter? Access previous copies of the newsletter to find opportunities to get involved, open funding streams and training opportunities.
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