We connect people and places through art, research and creative action. We empower local communities, wherever they may be, to make positive change right on their doorsteps.
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Co-designing futures
Working with Curated Place, we co-authored Derbyshire’s five-year Cultural Framework (2021-2026). The report celebrates Derbyshire's culture, highlights areas of opportunity and encourages local collaboration.
We were the Executive Producers for the Durham City of Culture 2025 bid, bringing our creative leadership to help shape the campaign and proposed cultural programme.
We developed the new strategy and business plan for the Greater Manchester Art Sustainability Team, helping them to strengthen their offer, bringing people together to address the climate crisis.
We delivered the new brand and website for Tameside Council's Cultural Services and wider cultural community, including a new collection of Tameside-inspired maker commissions.
We’re the Creative Directors and Producers for The Bridge – a four-year cultural programme including Stalybridge High Street Heritage Action Zone and Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2022.
We kickstarted this creative placemaking programme for Glossopdale's cultural community, and now provide a programme of support for local independent business and creative industries.
Working with Curated Place, we co-authored Derbyshire’s five-year Cultural Framework (2021-2026). The report celebrates Derbyshire's culture, highlights areas of opportunity and encourages local collaboration.
We were the Executive Producers for the Durham City of Culture 2025 bid, bringing our creative leadership to help shape the campaign and proposed cultural programme.
We developed the new strategy and business plan for the Greater Manchester Art Sustainability Team, helping them to strengthen their offer, bringing people together to address the climate crisis.
We provide ongoing support, advice and cultural exchange for Borlänge's Innovation Centre of Excellence (Sweden), advocating for creative placemaking strategies for the future.
We’re an Associate to the University of Sheffield’s Urban Room and placemaking consultancy. As Associate, we design and deliver creative co-production strategies for working with local communities.
We managed and delivered the legacy programme for the Greater Manchester Great Place scheme, demonstrating the impact of culture and creativity on community and place.
We produced the creative vision, commissioning framework, fundraising and evaluation for Corridor of Light 2021 – a three-day pilot arts festival in Manchester’s Innovation District.
As part of the Stalybridge Heritage Action Zone, we’re co-creating a living archive to democratise local heritage and create spaces to share stories and provide fresh interpretations.
Using our Urban Room engagement strategy, designed to ensure local voices and ideas are considered, we provided further context and analysis to Rochdale's emerging town centre vision.
Claire initiates creative and cultural place-based projects, programmes and strategies. A researcher, curator and disrupter, Claire is driven by action-led social change.
Steven has worked internationally with performing and fine arts organisations, artists and local authorities, as a producer, curator, creative collections manager and placemaker.
Charlie is a curator, illustrator and creative producer. Charlie works with artists and organisations across the UK to develop collaborative and accessible projects with a local or regional focus.
