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17 May 2018

Go West! Philanthropy’s role in supporting LGBTI rights in West Africa and beyond

David Sampson
Our International Development programme has just made its first grants in West Africa to address discrimination against LGBTI communities. The Foundation’s Deputy Director, David Sampson, explains why.
Blog post: International Development
20 May 2021

Creatively minded – looking beyond the pandemic and the need for more funding

David Cutler
The benefits of the arts for mental health are increasingly recognised, but they need to be much better funded.
Blog post: Arts
13 July 2023

Arts and mental health – what about men?

Do men participate less in arts and mental health? Results of our investigations so far have been mixed, so we're doing some more research including a new report. If this is an area of interest for you, read on...
Blog post: Arts
23 October 2023

Could national government plans help develop creative ageing in the UK?

David Cutler
Finland has a national strategy which has helped it develop a much more proactive, consistent and strategic approach to creative ageing - could it work for the countries of the UK?
Blog post: Arts
8 February 2023

Past, present, and future: the Strengthening Civil Society programme

Jannat Hossain
In this blog, the Foundation’s Programmes Officer shares an update on our programme supporting UK civil society to use the law in their pursuit of social change, including our priorities for 2023.
Blog post: Strengthening Civil Society
15 May 2019

Exploring social isolation through art in the older Chinese community

Older Chinese communities in the UK often experience high levels of social and cultural isolation. The Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art in Manchester is exploring how it can re-engage with its older people through art.
Blog post: Arts
24 May 2016

Inspiring change – the arts and older people in Ireland

François Matarasso
François Matarasso describes the magic of the Bealtaine festival for older people in the Republic of Ireland.
Blog post: Arts
22 February 2017

Wellbeing in Later Life – what matters and who is thriving and who is just surviving?

David Cutler
Age UK's new Index of Wellbeing in Later Life shows the importance of cultural participation to older people's wellbeing.
Blog post: Arts
10 April 2017

Is it time to stop talking about independence?

Caroline Slocock, Civil Exchange
Caroline sums up the findings of the 6th annual health check on the independence of the voluntary sector - A Shared Society?
Blog post: Strengthening Civil Society
2 April 2020

Give those feelings ceilings – my reflections on art and mental health

George Harding
George Harding is the cover artist for Creatively Minded. In this blog he explains how he came to painting and the importance of organisations like Bethlem Gallery and the Studio Upstairs in helping people to be creative.
Blog post: Arts