Art for Wellness CIC

Art for Wellness CIC is a community interest company dedicated to improving mental health, wellbeing, and social connection through creativity. Based in Penistone and Barnsley, we design and deliver inclusive art workshops that provide safe, welcoming spaces for people to explore self-expression, reduce stress, and build confidence. Our programmes are particularly tailored for individuals who may feel isolated, under pressure, or in need of emotional support—such as retirees, carers, stay-at-home parents, or those experiencing mental health challenges. By combining therapeutic creative practices with a community-centred approach, we help participants develop resilience, nurture social bonds, and rediscover joy in everyday life. As a not-for-profit CIC, we reinvest all surplus into expanding access, subsidising places, and developing partnerships with local organisations, schools, and wellbeing providers. We are committed to fair pay for artists, inclusivity in participation, and delivering long-term social impact for our community.