Helix Arts
Helix Arts had 2 projects successfully funded by Well Newcastle Gateshead: Make it Happen (Edberts House) and Mindful Map (Chopwell Woods).
Summary: Make it Happen (Working with community volunteers at Edberts House to co-produce artwork.)
Award: £5,900
Area: Felling
Beneficiaries: 11 workshop sessions, 123 session attendances, 38 workshop attendees.
Summary: Mindful Map (Working with young adults to develop an outdoor trail in Chopwell Woods.)
Award: £15,600
Area: Chopwell
Beneficiaries: 30+
Mindful Map
Following community consultation - Mindful Map is a collaboration between the Friends of Chopwell Woods and Forestry England. The project co-designed a community engagement programme for 16-25 year olds) leading to an outdoor trail which combatted social isolation and the increasing poor mental health in society. Mindful Map responded to the post-Covid aftermath for residents and wider community.
Digital Story: Mindful Map from Helix Arts
Make It Happen
Make it Happen at Edberts House was a community capacity building project between Helix Arts, Edberts House and local primary schools with the theme around school readiness. It responded to the needs/interests articulated by local people and supported community volunteers in 2 phases
Initial development programme in participatory arts management.
Coaching volunteers during their neighbourhood focused project, where new knowledge and skills are realised in their own funded arts activities.
Make it Happen improved wellbeing and increased confidence, motivation and skills for families through socially engaged arts provision and encouraged the application of creative imagination and leaving a lasting artwork in the community. The project developed resourcefulness and give communities an ability to problem-solve, develop and grow by developing an understanding of what ‘school readiness’ is, supporting their children’s educational journey.