stories

My Experience of Creative Opportunities for Children in Hospital

Student paediatric nurse Ashleigh took on a month long placement with us at The Mighty Creatives to work on her Creative Writing Packs - a project for children and young people in hospitals in Nottinghamshire. Here she reflects on the work she's produced and her time at TMC.

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Sophiya's story

Sophiya tells us about her experiences of YEF, how it’s supported her to take on new projects, and how it’s helped to inspire her future.

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Learning Leadership Skills with Boss Bike Rides

Our European WellBe partner Yonko along with his son Christian took part in their own Boss Bike Ride in Bulgaria! Below Yonko reflects on the importance of leadership - something our Boss Bike Rides campaign champions in all paths.

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Megan: My experience of being a Kickstarter

Megan tells us about her experience as a Kickstarter on the DWP's Kickstart Scheme, in her role at TMC helping to bring the charity's brand to life...

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Fly Don't Fall - Casey Soma

YEF recipient Casey talks about his poetry anthology Fly Don't Fall.

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It all started with a vision.

Young Empowerment Fund (YEF) participant, Sarah, discusses her project and being a funding recipient.

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Jess's story: Overcoming isolation through music in lockdown

We spoke to Jess Fisher, a young disabled musician who works with local arts organisations, to find out more about her creative social action project funded by TMC.

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The Arts is Good for the Bottom Line!

Griffydam Primary School, Leicestershire gives a first-hand account of its Artsmark journey.

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An Interview with Moving Together

Moving Together have been bringing dance to communities throughout Leicestershire for 9 years. They were also one of the first creative businesses we supported through our Bank of TMC project for young entrepreneurs.

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Mary Strickson - The Picture Whole

Mary Strickson is the founder of creative enterprise The Picture Whole and one of the artists behind two of The Mighty Creatives projects – Emerge and Splash!

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Outreach through Open Heritage Days

Anita Fox shares how Open Heritage Day will support the development of The Collection's outreach work.

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