Creativity for Lasting Change

Empowering people and communities to thrive.

Mission Statement:
At verd de gris arts, we use creativity to drive powerful, lasting social change. Our work is rooted in humanity, connection, and the lived experiences of the communities we work within.

We:
– Bring People Together Across Divides

Unite individuals from diverse backgrounds to foster understanding, empathy, and a shared sense of belonging.

– Co-Produce Transformative Projects

Create life-changing, collaborative art with local communities, placing lived experience at the heart of everything we do.

– Address Social Issues Through Creativity

Work side by side with communities to explore, understand, and respond to the social challenges they face — using art as a tool for awareness and change.

– Create Powerful Artistic Moments

Produce performances, happenings, and events that support open, sensitive conversations around identity, inequality, and shared humanity.

– Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing
Boost confidence, reduce isolation, and promote emotional resilience through meaningful creative engagement and trauma informed approach.

– Support Personal Growth and Opportunity
Help individuals build brighter futures by increasing access to skills, training, volunteering, and employment opportunities.

– Empower People To Make Positive Life Changes

Provide the tools, encouragement, and supportive environment needed for people to take active steps toward living fuller, more confident lives.

– Build Deep, Trust-Based Relationships

Work long-term with individuals and communities, nurturing trust and connection over time to support lasting impact.

– Collaborate for Wider Change

Connect with stakeholders, organisations, and decision-makers on a local and national level to share knowledge, influence systems, and shape more compassionate policy and practice.

We have over 60 PROJECTS with stories of inspirational change and community action 

We also share our FREE CREATIVE RESOURCES to encourage everyone to become more creative

Our most recent projects are supported by a range of funders including The National Lottery Community Fund, West Yorkshire Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund, People’s Postcode Lottery, Give Bradford, Pause / Barnardos Bradford, Culturedale – Calderdale MBC’s Year of Culture.

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