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Delivering measurable improvements to the wellbeing and mental health of those who take part in our activities – often reported by participants as being more effective than prescription medications or typical therapeutic methods.
Rapid design and implementation of highly efficient and cost-effective delivery of public wellbeing programmes for all age groups and abilities with our valued funding and operational partners.
Increasing awareness of the extent, breadth and forms of mental health challenges facing so many of us today at every stage of life.
Reconnecting people with each other, communities, nature, local heritage and creative materials and processes – counteracting the negative effects of an increasingly isolated and artificial, virtual, screen-oriented world, fostering deeper social bonds and creating a sense of belonging and meaning.
Discovering, nurturing and developing people’s valuable skills, abilities, interests and passions in creative activities across the arts.
Disseminating expert knowledge and understanding of the environment, leading to increased awareness and enjoyment of the natural world.
Increasing awareness and knowledge of the breadth and value of our local heritage, culture, and traditional techniques and processes.
Creating meaningful purpose, volunteering opportunities and transitions into work.
Enabling enjoyable, rewarding ways to be outside and active in social situations – factors known to improve health and wellbeing.
The development and measurement of innovative, holistic and multifaceted wellbeing interventions.
Selected feedback on our Creative Reflections project booklet – a collection of visual art and the written word from contributors in Suffolk on the theme of mental health and wellbeing:
Art Branches offers volunteering opportunities and experience on projects, including mentoring and supporting suitable previous workshop participants into becoming long-term volunteers and project contributors. These opportunities provide purpose, meaning, value, community and help to re-engage with work-related activities or interests.
Previous Art Branches workshop participant who transitioned into volunteering and project assistance activities
See the projects that deliver these results:
Check our calendar to find upcoming activities:
Get in touch to take part in an activity or partner with us: