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News

19 February 2020

Creatively Minded: a new study mapping the Arts & Mental Health field in the UK

This week we have published an overview of arts & mental activity in the UK looking at who’s doing what, where and a range of issues affecting the field.

2 December 2019

The Unlawful State and how civil society is using the law to tackle it

openDemocracy has launched a new investigative series looking at how public authorities are making unlawful decisions across our public services - and how civil society can use the law to help people affected.

Strengthening Civil Society

14 November 2019

The creative ageing sector is flourishing, but there is more to do, King’s College London report finds

Creative ageing activity has expanded significantly over the last decade, but there is also a real need to ensure that more marginalised older people also have opportunities to be creative.

12 November 2019

New funding available for continuing work after successful litigation – now closed

Grants of up to £30,000 for organisations to implement successful litigation whether through advocacy and policy influencing, campaigning, research, awareness raising, monitoring or further legal action...

Strengthening Civil Society

4 November 2019

The Art of Ageing Artfully: creative ageing conference on 5 February 2020

This one-day creative conference produced by the MAC in Birmingham will show the diversity of art and artists engaging with our ageing society.

16 October 2019

Public Law Project awarded funding to work towards increasing access to judicial review in Wales

This funding will support PLP to work with civil society to address the particular lack of specialist legal advice and support for individuals and organisations working with vulnerable groups in Wales.

Strengthening Civil Society

30 September 2019

New agency to offer support for arts and older people

The Baring Foundation is pleased to announce funding for a new sector support body for the creative ageing field has been awarded to a partnership led by Manchester Museums.

9 September 2019

Has the arts sector got better at engaging older participants?

Please tell us what you think by filling in our 1-minute survey with Arts Professional!

National Day of Arts in Care Homes will take place on 24 September

There is a website full of resources for care homes, plus news of two national projects - a creative letter writing project in concert with national archives and a new Art Voucher scheme for families.

Tessa Baring

It is with deep sadness that we must report the death of Tessa Baring on Saturday 25th May 2019.