Wyldwood Arts

Wyldwood Arts produce social arts, championing seldom heard voices and connecting communities through storytelling and the arts. They work across arts, education, voluntary and care sectors creating socially-engaged projects, specialising in intergenerational work. Through theatre, dance, film, performance, visual art and participatory projects they produce transformative programmes in a collaborative, person-centred way. Their work spans Bristol, … More

St Monica Trust National Intergenerational Week

National Intergenerational Week takes place from 23rd to 29th March 2020. It’s all about celebrating those moments and places where different age groups come together for shared benefit. Join us on #IntergenerationalWeek as we say no to the age gap. Find case studies and social media resources.

Bertha DocHouse: Amazing Grace + Live Gospel Choir

Project Overview Following the success of Beyoncé’s Homecoming, we wanted to see if we could present a live gospel choir showing of Amazing Grace with We Are Parable to attract new, younger audiences to our cinema. Why the project matters As a community interest company, we want our programme to represent a broad church with … More

Inclusive Design Toolkit

Every design decision can make the user experience better or worse. Successful inclusive design requires informed decision-making at the concept stage, because it can become prohibitively expensive to make changes later on. This kit describes the four main phases of inclusive concept design: Manage: Review the evidence to decide ‘What should we do next?’ Explore: … More

Using film screenings to raise public awareness of mental health

Mental Health Movie Monthly was launched in 2016 at Robert Gordon University by two lecturers with the aim of improving understanding around mental health and increasing empathy with people who experience mental health issues. Films chosen for their potential for fruitful debate are shown, followed by an open discussion in which all members of the … More

BFI Statistical Yearbook 2018

Presents the most comprehensive picture of film in the UK and the performance of British films abroad during 2017. This publication is one of the ways the BFI delivers on its commitment to evidence-based policy for film.

[VID] How to engage new young audiences in experiencing theatre

To encourage new young audiences to experience theatre, the Arts Council’s A Night Less Ordinary scheme in association with Metro offered over half a million (618,000) free theatre tickets to anyone under 26 at more than 200 venues throughout England. In this video Jane Finnis, Culture 24, Jake Orr, www.ayoungertheatre.com, Susan Whiddington, Mousetrap Theatre Projects … More