Purple Patch Arts

Purple Patch Arts Innovative, inclusive, creative learning experiences for learning-disabled people across Yorkshire.
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We have been sharing our thoughts and feelings throughout our Nature Workshops this summer! 💜We shared ways we have conn...
21/08/2026

We have been sharing our thoughts and feelings throughout our Nature Workshops this summer! 💜

We shared ways we have connected with nature and new things we have been noticing about nature each week as we see the garden in different weather conditions. ☀️🌧️

We have experienced the hot sun and also the misty rain!

We have also been choosing which of the activities we have tried that we would like to put into a resource pack full of nature activities, so watch this space! 🌱

In a society where misconceptions about learning-disabled people prevent them from engaging in public life, including pu...
20/08/2026

In a society where misconceptions about learning-disabled people prevent them from engaging in public life, including pursuing employment, education, social connections and even using public transport...

96% of our participants agreed that they feel like they belong at Purple Patch Arts! 💜

“When we work together at Purple Patch, I feel like I’m part of something”

“Belonging means communication, being together”

(2026 Lifelong Learning Programmes Evaluation)

📣 Meet our new Move On Up team!Phase 2 Move On Up began in July and the team have been busy with their preparations to s...
19/08/2026

📣 Meet our new Move On Up team!

Phase 2 Move On Up began in July and the team have been busy with their preparations to start delivery in the Autumn.

Róisín and Katie can't wait to meet their new cohort of participants. In the meantime, here's a bit more about them! 💜

During our third nature workshop, we learnt all about plants and what they need to grow! 🌱We planted our own seeds, we c...
14/08/2026

During our third nature workshop, we learnt all about plants and what they need to grow! 🌱

We planted our own seeds, we chose between sweet peas, lavender and basil and created a movement piece inspired by all the elements plants need to grow, like sunlight, water, air and soil! 🌦

This project is part of the seasons of culture programme funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority through the Leeds Cultural Investment Programme.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Morley Glass for another donation towards our work!With the continued support f...
12/08/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to Morley Glass for another donation towards our work!

With the continued support from the fabulous people at Morley Glass, we can keep delivering our vital work, empowering learning-disabled people to engage with and understand themselves, others, and the world around them. And that's not all - by supporting our costs, Morley Glass are also helping us to develop our work and make it even better.

Thank you again Morley Glass - with your support, we're making the world a better place for learning-disabled people! 💜

In a society where learning-disabled people have double the rate of mental health problems compared to the general popul...
12/08/2026

In a society where learning-disabled people have double the rate of mental health problems compared to the general population...�

94% of our participants agreed that Purple Patch Arts improves their wellbeing! 💜

“[You] get to be who you are!”
“Purple Patch helps me be safe”��

2026 Lifelong Learning Programmes Evaluation 🌟

🚨DEADLINE TOMORROW!🚨Reminder we’re looking for purple person to join us as a Programmes Facilitator, working as part of ...
10/08/2026

🚨DEADLINE TOMORROW!🚨

Reminder we’re looking for purple person to join us as a Programmes Facilitator, working as part of a creative, dynamic and forward-thinking team to facilitate the development and running of our innovative Lifelong Learning Programmes for learning-disabled adults across Yorkshire.💜

To find out more about these exciting roles and apply, visit:
purplepatcharts.org/work-with-us

🕘 Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 11 August 2026

During our second Nature Workshop, we learnt all about water, one of Earth’s most essential resources! 💧🌿We created our ...
07/08/2026

During our second Nature Workshop, we learnt all about water, one of Earth’s most essential resources! 💧🌿

We created our own water-inspired installation in the garden, which we called ‘Sea Breeze Creation’. We added nature drawings, artwork, fabrics and other materials, then watched our creation dance in the wind! 🌊🎨

This project is part of the Seasons of Culture Programme funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Council through the Leeds Cultural Investment Programme.

Reminder we’re hiring! 📣💜We’re looking for purple person to join us as a Programmes Facilitator, working as part of a cr...
05/08/2026

Reminder we’re hiring! 📣💜

We’re looking for purple person to join us as a Programmes Facilitator, working as part of a creative, dynamic and forward-thinking team to facilitate the development and running of our innovative Lifelong Learning Programmes for learning-disabled adults across Yorkshire.

To find out more about these exciting roles and apply, visit:
purplepatcharts.org/work-with-us

🕘 Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 11 August 2026

       

In a society where financial barriers, negative misconceptions, and lack of opportunities prevent learning-disabled peop...
04/08/2026

In a society where financial barriers, negative misconceptions, and lack of opportunities prevent learning-disabled people from accessing lifelong learning...

96% of our participants agreed that Purple Patch helps them to learn new things and connect with the world! 💜

“[Purple Patch] helps me learn things”
“[Purple Patch] makes me feel brainy and clever”

2026 Lifelong Learning Programmes Evaluation 🌟

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Leeds
LS118ND

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