Space2Create
Westmorland and Furness
Space2Create is a registered charity No. 1159664 which uses creative activity to support individuals and organisations in the local community. We aim to improve mood, well being, confidence, esteem and resilience as well as reducing isolation. We have a variety of staff and volunteers to support service users with skills in psychology, psychotherapy, art, community mental health and social work.
We run ongoing regular drop in creative sessions all year round that anyone can join or can be referred to from other organisations. We provide space and resources to groups who might otherwise not be able to run to support the local community. We deliver creative sessions on the Kentmere Ward and in other locations as requested.
We exhibit artwork at our own gallery in The Factory, in local GP surgeries and other locations. as well as attending events and taking part in festivals. We have a policy of developing service users skills to enable them to grow and volunteer with us or other groups seeking to help the gain the confidence to go on to education or employment.