Projects we've supported

CLICK ARTS FOUNDATION

The core of what we do is the provision of grants to support grass roots charities across England and Wales, with a specific emphasis on Northampton, Milton Keynes, and the surrounding Midlands region.

We would love to showcase every amazing project we support here as they all make such a difference to their local communities, but we're getting amazing updates so often, that we'd invite you to take a look at our Facebook page or our LinkedIn profile where we will post press releases and photos we have been sent, as well as give our funded projects a shout out.

And listed on this page is an overview of the type of application we will support, as well as a small showcase of the incredible work we've been proud to help.

PERFORMING ARTS

We have given grants to projects which encourage people of all ages to get involved in dance, drama and music, including "Drumming and Mental Health" and funding for a dance group to purchase their own tech equipment, so that they can "just do the show here!"

CREATIVE ARTS

We have supported arts projects aimed at giving young people a safe and creative space to develop their skills and learn pottery, art for posters, and even filmmaking.

PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE

Retaining a connection with heritage is also important, and when it is done through the arts, that's even better. For example, we've supported the creation of a language school so that young migrants do not lose their mother tongue, through continued practice in speech and drama.

If you are unsure if a project falls within our remit, drop us a line on info@clickartsfoundation.org.uk or follow us on Facebook where we post updates of the projects we've been proud to fund.

A Marquee for The Good Times Project Silent Disco

We loved being able to help The Good Times Project bring their silent disco to events with the purchase of a marquee.

The silent disco means that music, and connectivity is accessible, inclusive - and fully controllable by the individual and brings joy to all ages.

Supporting:
The Good Times Project - www.thegoodtimesproject.co.uk

Theatre in Education Projects

Theatre is being made accessible, especially to those for whom the formality of seating may not be suitable, if the cost of going to a show isn't already a barrier.

We have funded a run of both:

The Rita Ranger show by LOL Theatre - www.loltheatre.co.uk
A Home 4 Harmony by The People's Collective - www.peoplestheatrecollective.org.uk

with supportive content for wellbeing as well as connection within deprived areas of Northampton

Memorial Event for the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

We were able to support SpectaculArts in their work to promote the work of Black artists and celebrate and commemorate Black heritage "beyond token gestures and includes diverse narratives, achievements and contributions."

For more information:
SpectaculArts - www.spectacularts.co.uk

Lights & Tech for G-Stars Dance

A grant to inner-city London G-Star's Dance meant they could purchase lights and tech for their shows - which they can now run to sustain their school whenever and wherever they like!

For more information:
G-Star's Dance - www.gstarsgymnastics.co.uk

The Lewis Foundation Water Dash

(featuring The United African Dancing Drums)

12th August 2023

The Elgar Centre
1 High St, Upton
Northampton NN5 4EN

We were delighted to be the Headline Sponsor for The Lewis Foundation's "Water Dash" a 5k community fun run with foam and inflatables - where runners try to avoid the "water ninja's armed with super soaker". Opened to the uplifting beat of the United African Dancing Drums, who also provided warm space, advice, a food bank and activities at the Leicester Street Community Centre, Northampton, runners raised funds for The Lewis Foundation who provide care packages, as well as run self-care and wellbeing events for adults battling cancer.

Supporting:
The Lewis Foundation - www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk
The United African Dancing Drums - www.uaassociation.org

Photo Credits:
Shaw Film and Photo - https://shawfilmandphoto.myportfolio.com