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23 September 2022

A systems approach could improve the lottery of arts provision in care homes

Access to arts and culture for England's 419,000 older people living in care homes is currently a lottery. Our new report shows how a systems approach - involving both arts and social care - could help change this.

22 September 2022

What are the benefits of reflective practice for artists working in mental health?

A new report by Flourishing Lives evaluates free reflective practice sessions for artists from 12 organisations working in mental health.

20 September 2022

Support for independent funding for human rights in Scotland

The Baring Foundation is one of a group of funders who have commissioned the Social Change Initiative to help inform the future of funding for human rights in Scotland.

Strengthening Civil Society

Love in a cold climate – creativity in care in Finland: UK & Ireland tour!

Join us on 9 September for a special event on arts, culture and creativity in care in Finland

Over £2 million in new grants will support legal action for social change

New grants awarded include 13 to organisations using legal action to address racial injustice in the criminal justice system and ten to expert legal hub organisations working with civil society.

Strengthening Civil Society

24 November 2021

New research examines the effectiveness of legal action in tackling racism

A new report finds that the law can be a powerful tool for anti-racist campaigners and CSOs, but it can be harder to use in practice.

Strengthening Civil Society

17 November 2021

How can heritage and creativity support mental health?

This new report by The Restoration Trust showcases how heritage and arts organisations are drawing on a wide range of heritage assets and art forms to support mental health.

10 October 2021

Baring Foundation and Arts Council of Wales announce a new programme for arts and mental health in the NHS

This new joint fund - Celf a’r meddwl | Arts and minds - will support the seven NHS health boards of Wales to develop their work with artists and arts organisations to improve the lives of people with mental health problems.

24 September 2021

Treasury of Arts Activities for Older People Volume 2 published today

Today is the third annual Arts in Care Homes Day and we are launching Volume 2 of the popular Treasury of Arts Activities for Older People.

15 September 2021

New report reveals dedicated and imaginative creative work happening across the NHS

Read our new report - Creatively Minded and the NHS - for an overview of participatory arts work offered through the NHS across the UK to people with mental health problems.