We aim to build community engagement and to change people’s perceptions of what this can mean. We passionately believe that communities are themselves strengthened by a collaborative and inclusive approach to culture.

Over the last two and a half years we have expanded number of community partners from 10 to 26 and have deepened our relationship with over two thirds of them.

We have worked hard to open up our activities to the members of our community partner organisations and to signpost the activities they offer.

Our partners come from a diverse range of organisations, and we share training, ideas and resources.

We hold joint sessions so that members can ‘try out’ new activities as well as meet new people.

With groups where we share vulnerable members we have been able, through close communication, to signpost / arrange crisis care and support recovery.