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Our vision

A world where people embrace the power of creativity to improve their mental health and wellbeing and build more inclusive, capable, vibrant, and connected communities.

Our mission

To engage local people experiencing or at risk of the effects of poor mental health in creative, learning, and celebratory activity that helps them contribute to a more inclusive, capable, vibrant, and connected community able to share its skills.

Our Outcomes

Inclusion: We want people to feel included, valued and empowered
Fulfilment: We want people to explore and achieve their full potential
Contribution: We want people to be creative, confident, and active citizens
Connection: We want people to be confident ambassadors for creative approaches to wellbeing and community.

Our Values

These Values underpin all that we do

Creativity

We promote a creative approach to all aspects of our work that values quality, integrity, difference, and fun

Inclusivity

We seek to ensure that everyone, from whatever background and with whatever characteristics, feels part of our community and can be involved in our activities and support

Acceptance

We are non-judgmental, have high regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others, and advocate, acknowledge, and celebrate uniqueness

Collaboration

We are committed to a culture of teamwork, co-operation, collaboration, honesty, and openness of approach, both within our organisation and with external partners

Empowerment

We seek to empower others to raise their own aspirations and fulfil their potential accordingly

Ways we can help you

Creative Health

We offer group and 1:1 creative opportunities for adults (18+) to support mental health, build skills, and foster inclusive, resilient communities.

Progression Support

Our Progression Support programme helps participants build on improved wellbeing, confidence, and skills to move into work, education, volunteering, or community activity.

Training

As a specialist Creative Health organisation, we also offer bespoke training to cultural, health, and community organisations or staff teams to develop Creative Health skills and approaches in their work. Please contact us directly for more information and/or a quote.

Partnerships

Orb collaborates with a range of cultural, community, and health partners in health to ensure our participants have access to a wider range of support and opportunities.