THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BIG GIVE “ARTS FOR IMPACT” CAMPAIGN
Earlier this month, Create took part in the Big Give’s “Arts for Impact” campaign – a national match-funding initiative supporting arts charities to reach more people through creativity. For one week, every donation made was doubled, making your generosity have twice the impact.
Thanks to the incredible support of the 78 donors who contributed to the campaign, we’re delighted to share that we exceeded – our £13,500 fundraising target, raising £14,507 to support our work with young and adult carers (£16,117 including gift aid).
Caring for a loved one can be isolating, exhausting and emotionally overwhelming. Across the UK, 90% of unpaid carers report feeling lonely, and more than half say they feel anxious or depressed. Many have little time for themselves, often missing out on the simple activities that support wellbeing and bring joy. 68% of carers say they are less able to take part in activities that improve their mood, like hobbies and interests, volunteering, or activities in their community.
That’s why your support matters so much.
Through our programmes with young and adult carers, we bring carers together in creative workshops that offer something rare: space to breathe; space to step away from responsibility, connect with others who understand, and rediscover a sense of self beyond caring.
As one participant shared:
The project made me feel like I had a superpower. It was great for my mental health.
These moments of creativity are powerful. They reduce isolation, build confidence and remind carers that they are seen, valued and supported.
“We are truly grateful for the support for this campaign. Every donation represents a belief in the power of creativity to support those who so often put themselves last. Young and adult carers give so much of themselves every day, often with little time for their own wellbeing. Thanks to your generosity, more carers will have the opportunity to step away from their responsibilities, rediscover a sense of themselves beyond caring, and experience the joy, confidence and connection that creativity can bring.”
Nicky Goulder MBE, Founding CEO, Create
We were delighted to have the support of actor, writer, comedian and Create Patron Isy Suttie, who kindly lent her time and voice to the campaign. We are incredibly grateful for her support of our work.
It has been incredibly moving to see so many people come together to support this work. Every donation, every share and every message of encouragement has helped make this campaign a success – and will help ensure that more carers can access the life-enhancing power of the creative arts.
Thanks to you, we can continue to create spaces where carers feel connected, supported and inspired.
