Project start date: 3 January 2017
Project end date: 6 December 2017
CCG area(s) where this project operates: Central, South
Neighbourhood(s) in which this project operates: Moss Side, Hulme, Rusholme, Old Moat, Withington
Programme objective(s) supported by this project:
1. to increase the social inclusion within their neighbourhoods of people with serious and enduring mental health problems
3. to increase the level of support offered to people with mental health problems who find it difficult to access existing services in their neighbourhoods
Project summary: Entry Level AQA-accredited arts and craft courses for 24 people with serious and enduring mental health problems. Course includes practical workshops and visits to local art galleries and local MAES courses. Additional support with a trained Emotional support worker and 1-1 chats to identify progression routes and on-going opportunities. Access to other course up to 3 months after
Organisation name: HerArt CIC
Organisation summary: HerArt is a new CIC. Our vision is for all marginalised adults living in deprived communities to aim higher and go further in their lives. We are set up to use art and crafts as a tool to improve wellbeing, self-esteem, provide purpose and meaning, develop creativity and enhance quality of life. We are an AQA centre which provides accredited arts and crafts courses through the Unit Award Scheme.
Contact name: Michelle Ayavoro / Dwight Clarke
Contact number: 0794 481 1744 / 0771 316 1605
Contact email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Webpage address: www.herart.co.uk
Postal address: Trinity House Community Resource Centre, Grove Cl, Rusholme, M14 5AA