what we do
Creative Health, Arts & Culture in Action
CHAC CIC is a multidisciplinary creative-health, arts and culture organisation. Our programmes bring people together to heal, connect, create and thrive, and can be shaped around your community, school or organisation.
Creative Health
Programmes that use creative activity to support emotional expression, wellbeing, reflection, social connection and recovery.
Who it is for: Individuals, community groups, schools, universities, health and wellbeing organisations, care settings and commissioned partners.
Find out more →Social Prescribing & Creative Wellbeing
Creative activities that can form part of wider wellbeing and social-prescribing pathways.
Who it is for: Social-prescribing networks, health and wellbeing partners, community organisations, and people referred or self-selecting into suitable activities.
Find out more →Arts & Creative Practice
Visual arts, music, performance, fashion, storytelling, participatory arts and interdisciplinary creative experiences.
Who it is for: Children, young people, adults, communities, institutions, events and cultural partners.
Find out more →Cultural Education & Outreach
Interactive cultural learning experiences that use creative practice to explore identity, heritage, diversity, dialogue and belonging.
Who it is for: Schools, youth groups, universities, community groups, festivals and public audiences.
Find out more →Artist Development & Empowerment
Opportunities and platforms that connect creatives to projects, audiences, collaborations, learning and community impact.
Who it is for: Artists, emerging creatives, established practitioners and creative entrepreneurs.
Find out more →Workshops
Participatory workshops designed around creative health, arts, culture, wellbeing, entrepreneurship within creative practice, cultural learning or community themes.
Who it is for: Schools, universities, organisations, community groups, corporate and community audiences, and commissioned partners.
Find out more →Exhibitions
Curated and participatory exhibitions that showcase creative work, cultural narratives and community voices.
Who it is for: Artists, schools, cultural venues, communities, institutions and public audiences.
Find out more →Performances & Festivals
Creative performances and multidisciplinary cultural experiences that bring people together through music, dance, theatre, visual arts, fashion and storytelling.
Who it is for: Schools, universities, festivals, councils, cultural venues, community audiences and commissioned partners.
Find out more →Schools & Youth Futures
Creative learning and cultural programmes designed to support young people's confidence, expression, cultural understanding, participation and future development.
Who it is for: Schools, colleges, youth services, pupils, teachers and families.
Find out more →Community Projects
Community-centred creative programmes designed around local needs, participation, inclusion, connection and cultural exchange.
Who it is for: Community groups, residents, charities, CICs, local authorities and partner organisations.
Find out more →Creative Health Research & Knowledge Exchange
Development and sharing of practice, workshops, presentations, research-informed activity and cross-sector dialogue.
Who it is for: Researchers, academics, practitioners, universities, health organisations, artists and policy and community partners.
Find out more →Cultural Tourism & Place-Based Activity
Creative and cultural experiences that can contribute to place-making, cultural tourism, heritage engagement and local economic and community activity.
Who it is for: Visitors, cultural organisations, councils, destinations, venues and community partners.
Find out more →Annual Community Awards
An annual celebration recognising creativity, culture and community, bringing artists, community members, partners and supporters together for awards, showcase and celebration.
Who it is for: Artists and creatives, community members, partners, sponsors and supporters.
Find out more →A note on creative health. CHAC CIC uses creative practice as a tool for wellbeing, expression, connection and participation. Our programmes are designed within appropriate boundaries and are not a substitute for clinical diagnosis or medical treatment.