An Evidence Review of the Impact of Participatory Arts on Older People

The Inquiry Report, Creative Health: The Arts for Health and Wellbeing – Second Edition, presents the findings of two years of research, evidence-gathering and discussions with patients, health and social care professionals, artists and arts administrators, academics, people in local government, ministers, other policy-makers and parliamentarians from both Houses of Parliament.

Open Conversations: Developing Strong, Effective Connections To Black, Asian And Minority Ethnic Communities

Voluntary Arts is a national organisation which works to provide a universal voice for the voluntary arts across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Like many other publicly funded arts organisations, Voluntary Arts had become increasingly concerned in recent years about the relative lack of diversity within its staffing, governance and beneficiaries. In particular … More

The State of Mental Health

In March 2017, commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation, NatCen conducted a survey amongst its panel members in England, Scotland and Wales. This aimed to understand the prevalence of self-reported mental health problems, levels of positive and negative mental health in the population, and the actions people take to deal with the stressors in their … More

Into Film Festival Report 2016

Now in its 4th year, the 2016 Into Film Festival is the biggest free film festival for young people in the world. A unique event that brings together UK exhibitors, distributors, print movement companies, industry talent and other leading organisations to offer an exciting programme of free cinema-based screenings and activities to schools and young … More