We’re Art for Wellness CIC, and we believe creativity isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline.

Every week, we see how therapeutic art brings people together, reduces isolation, supports mental wellbeing, and helps people feel human again. Right now, we’re running workshops wherever space allows — but to truly grow, we need a place to call home.

That’s why we’re raising £20,000 to secure and set up a dedicated creative community space in Penistone, South Yorkshire (S36).

And here’s the exciting part:

this is a two-stage journey — but with your support, stage one could open much sooner than planned.

🏡 Stage One: Our First Creative Home (£20,000)

This fundraiser focuses on a realistic, achievable step that unlocks everything else.

Your donations will help us:

🎨 Secure a flexible studio space

🧰 Store materials safely and sustainably

🫶 Run regular therapeutic art workshops and community sessions

🤝 Build stronger local connections

🌱 Create stability so we can grow with confidence

This space becomes our launchpad — a place where creativity, care, and community can thrive now, not someday.

🌈 Stage Two: The Bigger Dream (Our £500,000 Vision)

Stage one opens the door to something much bigger.

Our long-term vision is a fully accessible community arts and wellbeing centre designed to:

🌱 Host therapeutic art workshops, exhibitions, and community events

👩‍🎨 Offer affordable studio space for local artists and creatives

☕ Include a cosy café and relaxed lounge area

🌼 Provide a peaceful garden for reflection and inspiration

🤍 Become a welcoming hub where everyone belongs

This fundraiser helps us prove the need, build momentum, and unlock future funding to make that dream a reality.

💛 Why Donate Now?

Because this can happen sooner.

Every donation brings us closer to opening the doors to a space Penistone truly deserves. With enough support, stage one doesn’t have to wait — it could become reality now.

No donation is too small. Every pound is an act of belief.

🙌 How You Can Help

✨ Donate whatever you can

🔁 Share this page with friends, family, and local supporters

💬 Leave a message — your words keep us going

Your support doesn’t just fund a space —

it builds belonging, creativity, and wellbeing.

🎨 Let’s Build This Together

Art In Your Hands is more than a fundraiser — it’s a shared vision for a kinder, more connected Penistone.

Thank you for believing in creativity.

Thank you for supporting community wellbeing.

Thank you for helping turn this dream into reality — one step at a time 💛