New Beginnings Garden

Funded on
14 Jan 2025

Growing connections between nature, creativity and communities in Dudley by renovating the outdoor space at Creart Community Centre.

£18,831 Raised of £18,806

12 Backers

100%

Costs

Artists costs to create mural £3,660
40 admin hours £3,075
Gardening workshops £2,000
Materials £2,000
Volunteers £1,000
20 project co-ordination hours £1,000
Space hire £1,000
20 admin hours £1,000
20 labour hours £500
Utilities at Community Centre £500
Other + £1,757

Volunteer hours £500

Refreshments £500

Selection of plants and herbs for garden £500

Planter bench £82

Quest 2l power blender 2000w £78

Trellis £70

Gardening trowels £27
Target: (inc. fees) £18,806

http://creartcollectivecic.org

CReART Collective is a non-profit organisation established in 2019 with a mission to enhance the lives of marginalised and deprived communities in Dudley. The organisation focuses on health and well-being interventions, specifically targeting health and social inequalities, and supports migrant and Black communities (BME) in Dudley and its surrounding areas.

The primary objective of the organisation is to provide a platform for individuals to explore and address challenges arising from migration and cultural diversity. It offers interventions and support, creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can access resources to navigate these challenges and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

CReART Collective aims to foster a thriving community in Dudley, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their background, can experience a life of fulfillment. The organisation is dedicated to addressing health inequalities, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and alleviating poverty within disadvantaged communities. By providing support, guidance, and engaging in creative activities.

To effectively implement its mission, CReART Collective has established several provisions:

1. Comprehensive Support and Guidance: Assisting individuals and communities in accessing healthcare services, social services, and other essential resources.
2.Social Prescribing Activities Utilising arts and creative activities to promote mental and emotional well-being, offering opportunities for self-expression, personal development, and community engagement.
3. Transformative Power of Arts: Organising and facilitating artistic programs, workshops, and events that encourage creativity, self-confidence, and social interaction.
Through these provisions, CReART Collective aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and communities can access necessary resources, engage in meaningful activities, and improve their overall well-being. By addressing health inequalities, promoting equality and inclusion, and tackling poverty, the organisation strives to make a lasting positive impact on the community it serve.

Project Owner: CReART COLLECTIVE CIC The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.