Thrive 2018-2022
THRIVE is our targeted creative programme for women most at risk of being marginalised (due to poverty, abusive relationships, mental health and social isolation).
We give participants the space to learn new creative skills, build self-worth, hear their voices and see themselves. They work with exceptional artists who believe in what we do, with Futures staff's constant support.
We programme work to share and develop new skills with our participants; however, we always make room for them to take charge of the space. We believe in collaborating with our participants, and our greatest pleasure is to provide a space for them to share their thoughts, beliefs and talents with us.
Over 5 years of Thrive we have run long-term, in-depth creative work with 175 women and non-binary people across 230 creative sessions, working in partnership with local grassroots organisations, and continuing to provide support during lockdown with online sessions.
‘Being One’ - short film made by participants
Overview of Thrive and what we do
Our Artists
Who we worked with
Coin Street Community Builders – working with young women with complex needs
Gaia Centre (run by Refuge) – working with women who have lived with violence
Women’s Trust - women with experience of domestic violence
EVA Women’s Aid - supporting survivors of domestic abuse
BeLifted - supporting women and girls who are suffering from domestic violence and/or debt problems
Solace Women’s Aid - working to prevent violence and abuse