CREATIVE TENDRING

Arts Trust Productions is a charity dedicated to creating inclusive, high-impact cultural experiences that empower communities and transform public spaces. Based in the South East, we produce festivals, performances and participatory programmes that celebrate diversity, belonging and support emerging talent, especially in underserved and marginalised communities. With a strong focus on place-making, wellbeing and social cohesion, we partner with national institutions, local councils and grassroots organisations to deliver year-round cultural programmes across London and rural Essex. We actively address social issues such as isolation, youth disconnection and inequality, placing community voice and creative excellence at the heart of everything we do. For more information, visit: www.artstrust.co.uk

The Harwich Festival is a Combined Arts Organisation operating all year round. Over the years it has delivered hundreds of events, concerts, festivals and exhibitions for the people of Harwich and its surrounding areas. In addition Harwich Festival runs the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre which is used by nearly 500 people every week getting involved in creative and performing arts. The Harwich Festival caters for people of all ages and has an excellent relationship with local schools as typified by its annual Year 5 Arts Conference attended by 250 young people.

Tendring District Council serves a vibrant coastal and rural community in North East Essex. The council champions the transformative power of culture and creativity to raise aspirations, create opportunities, support the local economy, enhance health and wellbeing and foster community pride. As the lead organisation of the Tendring Cultural Education Partnership, the council works collaboratively to ensure children and young people across the district can fulfil their creative potential. This dynamic partnership provides high quality creative opportunities for schools, children, young people and their families; driving economic growth, supporting wellbeing and inspiring pride in place. 

Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) is an umbrella organisation for the local voluntary sector.  It is a support and development agency and provides a range of practical services to assist organisations and charities such as funding advice, training seminars, and hosts the Tendring Trustee Network, the Community Centre and Village Halls Forum, and the Community Network Breakfast.  It runs hubs in Rosemary Road, Clacton, and High Street, Dovercourt and houses 4 local charities in addition to the 50 + groups who hire the meeting rooms, as well as hosting 40+ activities for residents each week across Tendring.