Welcome onboard, Bella!

Beach Creative Board of Directors are proud to introduce our latest (and youngest) member. Bella Wright has been a great advocate for Beach Creative and for the young people who use our hub, here's what Bella had to say about becoming our newest board member.

“I am really honoured to join the board, and it means so much to have a space to voice my ideas, As well being able to share the thoughts of all the young artists on Beach Creative's Youth Board. The Youth Board has been so welcoming and fun - you can express yourself with like minded people and learn amazing art skills. It really is special, and it has done immense good for all of us! It really has changed my life.”

We are incredibly excited to see how Bella's enthusiasm supports future developments for Beach Creative. Welcome onboard, Bella!

Thank You for Supporting Beach Creative CIC: A Heartfelt Message

A Warm Thank You to Our Donors

We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated to our Co-op community fund. We've received a total of £2066.05, thanks to generous donations from Co-op Members! Your support means the world to us.

As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, led by volunteers, we truly appreciate your contributions. Your donations help us keep providing a creative space where the Herne Bay community can come together to enjoy free exhibitions, events, and creative workshops, courses, and classes.

More Than Just a Creative Hub

But Beach Creative is much more than a creative community hub. We offer everyone a safe place to learn, socialise, and fulfil their creative potential. Our space is a haven for the wider community, especially for some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in our neighbourhood.

Free courses for young adults, creative courses for all ages and support groups are just a few examples of how we benefit the local community from our welcoming environment. People of all ages find an outlet here, along with the chance to feel valued and supported.

Transformative Impact on Lives

The sense of achievement, emotional and psychological wellbeing, and self-esteem gained from Beach Creative’s programme truly transforms lives. Our education projects and workshops bring people together and provide access to skills they didn’t know they had.

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to explore their creativity and express themselves. This is why we work hard to ensure our offerings are accessible to all.

Supporting Kent’s Creative Industries

We also support Kent’s creative industries by giving upcoming artists and makers an affordable start on their journey. More established peers find a place to create, promote, and sell their work. This nurturing environment helps foster local talent and enriches our community.

A Call for Continued Support

We already do so much, but we could do so much more with your help. Every contribution counts and allows us to expand our reach and enhance our offerings. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of many.

Thank you once again from everyone at Beach Creative! Your generosity fuels our mission to be the heart of Herne Bay's creative community. We invite you to join us in making art accessible to everyone while supporting local talent.

Let’s continue to create, learn, and grow together!

Solar Panels at Beach Creative supported by The Veolia Environmental Trust

We are very happy to share that the installation of Solar Panels has begun at Beach Creative!

The Veolia Environmental Trust has funded Beach Creative CIC with £18,720 for this solar panel installation project. This is one of a number of initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint in line with our Environmental Policy and our commitment to caring for our planet and people.

It was important to us at Beach Creative to choose and support a local contractor and we are very pleased to be working with Solar Specialists Ltd who have earned an excellent reputation in our local area as a professional, expert Solar company.

https://www.solarspecialistsltd.co.uk/

The solar panel installation is part of a larger integrated improvement plan that includes upgrading our electrical system, installing new radiators, and converting the loft space with Velux windows.

We, at Beach Creative, are delighted and grateful to have this opportunity to significantly improve our carbon footprint and become a visible advocate for embracing green energy and environmental care within our community. We thank Veolia Environmental Trust from the bottom of our hearts for the funding they have provided.’

Dr Gillian Wilson, Director of Strategy, Education and Outreach at Beach Creative

This initiative comes at an important time, as Beach Creative currently faces annual energy

costs of £14,509, representing 12% of our income, limiting our capacity to deliver important

community services. The energy cost savings achieved will be redirected to support community programmes serving disadvantaged residents.

The Veolia Environmental Trust has been supporting environmental projects through the Landfill Communities Fund since 1997. To date, it has distributed over £109 million, funding more than 2,843 grants for projects ranging from community initiatives to nature reserves.

The Veolia Environmental Trust is proud to support Beach Creative CIC's innovative project, which demonstrates their commitment to environmental responsibility while enhancing their capacity to be a cornerstone for community support. We hope that the grant will deliver long term impacts for residents in Herne Bay, inspiring social and environmental wellbeing now and in the future.

Andrew Brown, Executive Director of the Veolia Environmental Trust

For more information about Veolia Environmental Trust, please visit www.veoliatrust.org.

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