Community Focus Inclusive Arts

03/10/2026

Dis-labled has a new Instagram account!

Follow for podcast clips, conversations and a look behind the scenes with our team click here and follow: https://www.instagram.com/dislabledpodcast/

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Disabled voices. Real stories.

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

We’re hiring at Community Focus!

We’re looking for two experienced and inspiring freelance tutors to join our team:

Ceramics Tutor
Mondays, 11am to 1pm

Photography Arts Tutor
Mondays, 2pm to 4pm

Both roles involve delivering inclusive, high-quality creative sessions for disabled adults as part of our In-House Programme.

We’re looking for practising artists who can bring creative expertise, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to inclusive arts practice.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 7 October 2026

Full details and how to apply:
communityfocus.co.uk/job-vacancies⁠

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

22/09/2026

Today’s episode recorded live at Disability In The Park. Great to hear Milan, Remy Soulstartunde and other new voices! Enjoy

What makes a festival truly inclusive?In this special episode of the Dis-labled Podcast, our team heads to Disability Festival in the Park in Wanstead, Redbridge, to meet the people, charities and community organisations helping to make one of Lon...

08/09/2026

Our first Live Dis-labled Forum brought together disabled and neurodivergent people, parents and our wider community to explore what becomes possible when people are given the opportunity to take part, create and contribute.

Andrea opens the forum by looking back at how Dis-labled grew from a conversation around a lunch table into a podcast with 70 episodes, and this is only the beginning.

Watch the clip, then catch the full What Happens When Inclusion Works? | Live Dis-labled Forum on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Please share the episode and help us spread the word.

07/08/2026

What a night!

A look back at our first Dis-labled Forum, bringing together some of the brilliant people and organisations we’ve worked with and met through Dis-labled over the past three years.

A huge thank you to our panel and to everyone who joined the conversation. The evening was full of amazing stories, conversations, ideas and insights, celebrating what can happen when people are included, given opportunities and, most importantly, heard.

And thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund and The National Lottery players for supporting Dis-labled and helping us make events like this possible.

This was our first Dis-labled Forum, but definitely not our last.

We’ll be back. Bigger and better.

31/07/2026

Community Choir Starts Tomorrow! New Start Time: 10:45am

Our popular Saturday Community Choir, part of our Dis-labled project, returns tomorrow.

If you're returning this term, please note our new start time of 10:45am.

Led by Zara Paris Donaldson, Community Choir is a welcoming and inclusive space where people can build confidence, develop their voices and enjoy making music together. Everyone is welcome, whatever your singing experience.

Starts: Saturday 1st August
Time: 10:45am to 1:00pm
The six week term runs every Saturday until 5th September.

£50 for the full six week term
To book or find out more:
020 3743 2326
[email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who might enjoy joining our choir.

30/07/2026

Limited places remaining for Community Focus Summer Art School.

Our Summer Art School starts soon and there are still places available.

Join us for three days of creativity in a friendly, welcoming and inclusive environment. Explore painting, drawing and a range of creative techniques with experienced tutors.

Choose from:

Week 1
Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th August

Week 2
Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th August

Week 3
Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th August

11.00am to 3.00pm every day
£45 per day
Please bring a packed lunch.

Book now while places remain.

Book online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep5skX81AAWFF-vajrS9OwjfzUXZy4ZzGaKwNKWwAiSnkyHA/viewform

For enquiries:
020 3743 2326
[email protected]

29/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund and everyone who plays The National Lottery.

Thanks to your support through the Reaching Communities programme, Dis-labled will continue giving disabled and neurodivergent people a platform to share their stories, experiences and achievements for the next three years.

This short says it better than we ever could. Thank you.

23/07/2026

Last chance to visit!

Today is your final opportunity to see the Community Focus Summer Exhibition & Festival 2026 at artsdepot before the exhibition comes down.

For the past month, we've been proud to showcase an inspiring collection of artwork created by our talented students. This semester's exhibition, themed Botanicals and Nature, celebrates creativity through painting, ceramics, textiles, photography and more.

We'd like to say a huge thank you to artsdepot for hosting this year's exhibition and supporting inclusive arts.

At Community Focus, we hold two exhibitions every year, giving our students the opportunity to share their achievements with family, friends and the wider community.

If you haven't visited yet, today is your chance. We'd love to see you!