Who we are

We are a highly driven and forward-thinking organisation strategically positioned in key sectors of the community and arts sectors to deliver high quality opportunities for creativity, learning and development to people at every stage of their lives. Based in North London, we are a leading provider of innovative opportunities for creativity, learning and development.

We channel our activity through several areas: Play activities and childcare training, qualifications cultural services consultants and advisors for local authorities and national bodies.

Mission statement

We set out to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities through the provision of high quality, creative and innovative activities, projects, programmes and services.

Key organisational objectives

• To provide a diverse range of direct, high quality services for children, young people and adults, which embrace creative and innovative approaches.
• To drive forward workforce development through provision of high quality qualifying, entry level and continuing training courses for people who work with people; especially in the community services sector.
• To work in partnership with a wide range of organisations to deliver consultancy and support services in our areas of expertise.
• To influence national agendas that relate to children, families, vulnerable adults and workforce development.

What we do

We work within diverse communities and organisations, providing sustainable and effective local services for families and practitioners to reflect government agendas. We also work with a number of bodies to support cross-sector development and inform strategy at local, regional and national level.

In every aspect of our work we use art as a tool for engagement, communication, consultation and change. We nurture creativity for the development of art as an end product, facilitating collaboration and community involvement. As face-to-face practitioners and leaders of change, we are making significant contributions to national agendas for play, early years and childcare.

Our national sector development work has attracted industry recognition from several bodies and we are currently accredited by six organisations:

• SkillsActive
• Investors in People
• Edexcel
• City & Guilds
• CACHE
• ILM

Who we work with

We work in partnership with a range of local authorities, awarding bodies, community organisations, trusts and charities.

We specialise in building durable and effective relationships with our partners to enable collaborations and crucial opportunities for sharing knowledge and expertise.

Contact Details

	181 Queen's Crescent London NW5 4DS
	020 7284 3215