Funded by Northamptonshire Community Foundation

🎉 20 Workshops. One Mission. Countless Lives Impacted.

We’re proud to share the success of our recent programme of 20 creative workshops, made possible through generous funding and collaboration with the Northamptonshire Community Foundation.

This partnership has allowed Lumina Arts Alliance to offer free, high-quality workshops to young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) and individuals facing social exclusion, mental health challenges, or financial hardship—creating safe, inclusive spaces for creativity, confidence, and healing.

📍 From our historic 16th-century studio on George’s Row, these sessions covered music mixing, DJ-ing, photography, makeup, painting, and digital skills—all designed to support mental wellbeing, self-expression, and community connection.

💥 The Results Speak for Themselves:

• 96.88% of participants said they would recommend the programme to others

• 93.75% felt more confident and reported an improvement in self-belief

• 93.75% said the programme met their needs and helped them learn new skills

• 90.62% experienced a reduction in stress, anxiety, or depression

• 90.62% reported an overall improvement in wellbeing

These numbers are more than statistics,they are real lives changed through the power of creative opportunity, community, and care.

We are deeply grateful to Northamptonshire Community Foundation for believing in this vision and helping make it a reality. Their support enabled us to reach those often left out of traditional arts spaces and give them the tools, space, and encouragement to thrive.

Together, we’re proving that art heals, uplifts, and empowers.Together, we’re building a Northampton where everyone has access to creativity, no matter their circumstances.

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and made this project so meaningful.