Thanks to support from THE BIG LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND we have been able to provide , amongst other things our two, weekly, online . art therapy groups specially designed for keyworkers locally.  Individuals who give tirelessly through their own work and projects, support the vulnerable within our community.

This has given us a space to connect with each other whilst continuing  working in isolation .

We’re excited to announce that our Veteran’s Art Talking online art therapy group delivered in collaboration with First Light Trust is starting on Monday the 1st of February.  The group will run until the end of May and has been made possible by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust.

The group will run weekly at 2pm on a Monday and will be making artworks together following the themes of nature, travel, and a third theme to be set by the group.  The artists, all veterans, reservists or serving personnel, will then take part in a final exhibition of their work either in person, online, or by producing a booklet.

The great news is it is not too late to join, as we still have some spaces in the group!  Come and join us in supporting each other to get creative.

If you’d like to find out more or join in, please do get in touch – our number is 01723 384556 or you can e-mail us at admin@arttherapyyorkshire.org.uk.

Wonderful news this week as the D’oyly Carte Charitable Trust have kindly awarded us a one off grant of £3,500 to support the provision of art workshops and art therapy interventions in 2021 for young people adversely affected by isolation & restricted opportunities as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic.

In this unprecidented time, mental health support, creative opportunities and wellbeing support are needed in our communities more than ever.  We are so pleased we are able to continiue providing this work and look forward to bringing you updates on the project next year.  As a result we welcome people to get in touch to access this support for themselves or people they are working with.

We are closely monitoring national COVID19 Government guidelines as well as those set out by our governing bodies the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Association of Art Therapists.  We are using risk assessments, COVID19 specific hygiene routines and social distancing, as well as providing a flexible approach to art therapy to continue to be as inclusive and accessible as possible.  Please get in touch to find out how we may be able to support you.

To find out more about the wonderful D’oyly Carte Charitable Trust – which is a fantastic trust supporting the advancement of the arts, medical welfare and the environment – visit www.doylycartecharitabletrust.org.  Thank you, D’oyly Carte Charitable Trust, this makes a huge difference.

We are so thrilled to be able to announce the new group work we will be offering, and are grateful for the support of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund.

this will be a blended approach with  face to  face meetings  wherever permissible, Zoom meetings and if desired, a exhibition !  please get in touch for more info, as with all our funded groups  there is no charge!

Art Therapy Yorkshire is a partner in Action Towards Inclusion – a programme supporting adults into employment and training.  This programme is funded by The European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. We are confident that we can resume meeting individuals safely as Covid 19 is abating in our area.

We have measures in place to do so safely, and would love to see clients again – do get in touch!

We have been awarded  the Scarborough Borough Council Discretionary Grant  which will be  hugely beneficial to our service, allowing us to dedicate more of our resources to supporting people at need of our  mental health  therapy locally.

Alongside that we are pleased to have been also supported  by Woodend Creative with a rent reduction for a set period.   This support both from  Government Initiatives and private organisations is vital and hugely encouraging.A big  THANK YOU  to Alan and Andrew .