Creative Minds

Creative Minds Creative Minds (South West Yorkshire Foundation Trust) This has benefited over 4000 people. It is a social movement that is transforming lives.

At Creative Minds, we are integrating creativity and the arts into mainstream health and wellbeing practice. We deliver and run projects for local people, to develop individuals’ and communities’ mental, physical and psychological wellbeing. Our approaches around creative activities, sports and hobbies are developed to:


- Boost confidence and self-esteem by providing opportunities to discover ne

w, exciting activities and experiences.

- Develop social skills and social integration by offering chances to connect with like-minded people.

- Create a sense of purpose by creating communities around shared passions.

- Improve quality of life by making new friends at the events and activities hosted by us and our partners. Since its launch in November 2011 Creative Minds has delivered more than 150 creative projects in partnership with over 50 community organisations. Creative Minds is altering the perceptions of how we deliver our services.

Our Creative Minds partner The Basement Recovery Project is having a panto (oh yes it is)
27/05/2026

Our Creative Minds partner The Basement Recovery Project is having a panto (oh yes it is)

Lovley team and Mental Health Museum
07/05/2026

Lovley team and Mental Health Museum

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29/04/2026

From our Creative Minds partner Cross the sky

08/04/2026
form our Creative Minds partner Growing Works
07/04/2026

form our Creative Minds partner Growing Works

Still time to book on this brand new course about fossils and dinosaurs and wellbeing aspects of fossil collecting. Coou...
27/03/2026

Still time to book on this brand new course about fossils and dinosaurs and wellbeing aspects of fossil collecting. Coourse start Wednesday 22nd April, its online

https://www.calderdalekirkleesrc.nhs.uk/courses/practical-life-skills/fun-with-fossils/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQzVAtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQG0LlR1Pp9CitXUbIEqGymW5b9pQdTaeLuuJu1rgRJMfkx62Ky8td4su96Y_aem_TNAVCMmcKaeO4Vp4IkOEgw

Discover the hidden stories of our natural world through the fascinating world of British fossils in this new course with Alex from Creative Minds and our Peer Worker, Karen. This...

New course led by Alex from Creative Minds starts 22nd April. If you like fossils and dinosaurs please book on.. No expe...
09/03/2026

New course led by Alex from Creative Minds starts 22nd April. If you like fossils and dinosaurs please book on.. No experience necessary. STILL time to book on the course.

Discover the hidden stories of our natural world through the fascinating world of British fossils in this new course with Alex from Creative Minds and our Peer Worker, Karen. This...

05/01/2026

A very happy new year to everyone from all the staff at Creative Minds

24/11/2025



DEAR FRIENDS- PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE! THANK YOU.

Our wonderful Finance Manager is retiring and we are looking to recruit a new Freelance Finance Manager to support Creative Recovery in a time of change and growth. This post will work collaboratively with the Creative Recovery team and Trustees to ensure that Creative Recovery is operating in an accountable and responsible way.

16-20 hrs per month on a flexible basis (2-3 day equivalent).

FREELANCE RATE OF £26 PER HOUR

IMPORTANT DATES
Open for applications: 7 November 2025
Close for applications: 12 December 2025
Interviews: To be arranged w/c 11 January 2026
Role to begin from as soon as possible (date to be agreed with candidate and team)

Please see information pack (link in comments) for details about an making your application.

30/09/2025

Hi

We are pleased to announce that Creative Minds is now open for funding applications to benefit people who live in Kirklees and calderdale

Creative Minds, an award-winning charity hosted by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is now open for funding applications from local not-for-profit organisations and groups to provide creative activities (arts, leisure, recreation, horticulture, physical activity and sport).

Please contact us for forms and guidance 07827232698

We have limited funding and organisations can apply for funding £800- £2000 (max of £1,000 for small, constituted groups). This funding will enable local not-for-profit organisations or groups to deliver a variety of creative initiatives to benefit health and wellbeing. We recommend all potential applicants get in touch before applying especially if they are new to us or haven’t worked with us for a while

Closing date: 4pm Friday 31st Oct 2025
Decisions by: 28th Nov 2025
For projects starting in late Jan 2026 onwards

We look forward to hearing from applicants. Please share with your contacts

Address

Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
WF13SP

Telephone

+441942316285

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