We are excited to be part of the Grant Readiness program with Phoenix way contributing to the design of a more equitable grant-making process through the Phoenix Fund. The group discussed creating transparent criteria for evaluating grant proposals. Thank you 🙌🏼 #funding

Sunderland named the UK’s smartest city by The Times! 💡 Leading the way in innovation & tech, read more about this amazing recognition here 👉 orlo.uk/dTS00 📖Read more at: orlo.uk/Hiw53

✨Thrilled to have attended & presented Gen D CIC Sunderland Culture Creative Forum at SouthpawCompany studio, Sheepfolds Stables 🤩 Wonderful to network with creatives in Sunderland UK & together discuss best things in 2024 & #NewYear2025 resolution for Sunderland👏

🤩How fantastic to start the festive weeks with a good news! Congratulations to @NewHori92292912 on securing funding for rich Cultural Heritage Preservation & Promotion for Black & Minoritised Communities in Sunderland UK🥳 Looking forward to working together in #NewYear2025✨

🌟Calling young creatives in Sunderland🌟 We’re really excited to launch our Ignite Bursaries as part of the #CultureStart programme. The bursaries of up to £500 will provide financial support to help young people to grow their artistic knowledge and skills. 1/2

🎉 We had the privilege to attend Norwich City of Sanctuary Annual Celebration event 2025 at Norwich Arts Centre🥳 Many congratulations to all the award winners in sectors of faith, health, arts, libraries & schools doing incredible work in the city to welcome all 👏City of Sanctuary UK 🧡

✨Fantastic to visit the revamped & ever growing premises of SBIC 🙌🏼 Great to catch up with Centre Manager Abu Shama & discuss everything digital art & culture work for youth & communities in partnership🤝 Looking forward to reopening & celebrating 25 years of SBIC 🥳

WE DID IT TOGETHER! 🎉✨ Thanks to the incredible support from our friends, community, the generosity through our ‘Tablets for Talent’ crowdfunder, alongwith contributions from Gen D, Catherine Cookson, & SVSA we’ve secured 10 tablets with pens for young digital artists! 🎨💡

We're hiring! 🚨 Do you have a track record of engaging communities from a wide range of backgrounds in culture and creativity? We're looking for a Relationship Manager, Engagement & Communities to join us in Nottingham or Birmingham.📍 Know more👉 buff.ly/aar8wAG

📣Digital Art Holiday Sessions are Back🎉 This holiday, we are excited to deliver 🆓 Fancy a Day Out & Easter holiday programmes for 8-14 year olds promoting togetherness & kindness 🎨✨ Spaces are limited, get booking now: 🔗 bit.ly/gendholiday See everyone soon 🙌🏼🥳

The North East Combined Authority is inviting everyone to contribute to the Interim Local Growth Plan, a 10-year strategy aimed at creating real opportunities for all. Find out more and sign up for one of the engagement sessions at: northeast-ca.gov.uk/local-growth-p… #InclusiveEconomy #NorthEast

🤩Welcoming 3 new incredibly creative & skilled members to our team, we all had a great time last week during our week1️⃣ of Easter Holiday Activities learning new skills of digital art 🎨, exploring themes of kindness & togetherness🕊️& Cybersecurity🔐 Looking forward to week2️⃣🙌🏼

🎊Thank you to Fanni, Manager of fodisunderland.org (Friends of the Drop In for Refugee & Asylum Seekers) for surprise🐣Easter Egg Chocolate 🍫 drop off during our April/Easter holidays Digital Art sessions👏🤩 Today we will deliver the 6th session before Back 2School 🎒 ✨

Great to have visited Red Mysticism with over 40 artworks by Frances Martin at St Margarets Gallery - The Church of Art🌟 We are always looking to keep the inspiration flowing & build you by people & community confidence through art 🎨

A very informative Community Links Network session with @SouthNorfolk & Broadland District Council✨ Great to have met with peers, colleagues & organisations discussing ideas focused on importance of supporting #mentalhealth within our communities & our work🙌🏼 Looking forward to next session☕️

🥳 Fun day at Gen D May Half-Term Digital Art sessions at 📍SBIC ✨ Thank you for all the support from our holiday activity funders, digital art tutors, volunteers & parents, we look forward to having more fun during our next sessions this week 👏 See everyone soon 🙌🏼

🤝 Great to attend the VCSE Leadership Network event hosted by Fuse Norfolk CIC & Empowering Communities at The Forum Norwich . An insightful afternoon exploring Voluntary Norfolk Communities ’s latest reports, sector challenges, & a collective call to action for Norfolk’s communities. 🙌

🤩How fantastic to visit Norwich Games Festival 🎮- a family friendly celebration of gaming at The Forum Norwich in partnership with Norwich University of the Arts🥳 A packed festival of fun workshops, 🆓 video/digital gaming experience, board games, SEND activities & lots more👏👾

🎉Along with celebrating our #1stanniversary this week, we also celebrate, honour & recognise our incredible volunteers this #volunteersweek2025 🥳👏 THANK YOU for being part of the Gen D journey! 💫 Here’s to more impact, more joy, & more art — together!🙌🏼