Tuesday, 6 March 2007
The Art Ministry
REGISTERED CHARITY 1108227
The Art Ministry was founded in 1992 by Reverend Angela Cotton who is still the driving force
Reverend Angela commenced her good work on the belief that art and crafts are good for all people and are a means of bringing about equality between widely differing groups. The work began in 1992 and has expanded and developed almost continuously since then.
The main aim is to provide facilities in Arts and Crafts to all but especially to children, Teenagers and those disabled or disadvantaged. We are based in a well equipped, purpose built Art Room set in gardens, the one at the rear designed for use by the Disabled and Mentally Ill. We are accepted and supported by the local council (but not financially!) and people are referred to by the Social Services ,hospital departments. . and local charities
· The Art Ministry has worked with homeless people
· Children with Learning Difficulties
· The bereaved and the dying
The Art Ministry was founded in 1992 by Reverend Angela Cotton who is still the driving force
Reverend Angela commenced her good work on the belief that art and crafts are good for all people and are a means of bringing about equality between widely differing groups. The work began in 1992 and has expanded and developed almost continuously since then.
The main aim is to provide facilities in Arts and Crafts to all but especially to children, Teenagers and those disabled or disadvantaged. We are based in a well equipped, purpose built Art Room set in gardens, the one at the rear designed for use by the Disabled and Mentally Ill. We are accepted and supported by the local council (but not financially!) and people are referred to by the Social Services ,hospital departments. . and local charities
· The Art Ministry has worked with homeless people
· Children with Learning Difficulties
· The bereaved and the dying
* The Art Ministry exists to provide facilities in Arts and Crafts to all
* But especially to disabled or disadvantaged, children,
teenagers and those in distress
* Based in a well equipped, purpose built Art Room set in gardens,
the one at the rear a sensory garden designed
for use by the disabled and mentally ill
* Supported by the local council (but not financially!)
* People are referred by the Social Services
hospital departments and local charities
* The Art Ministry has worked with homeless people
children with learning difficulties ,the bereaved and the dying
* The most novel thing about The Art Ministry
is that all these groups exhibit and meet together
and find unity and common ground
* Their common language is art
* The Art Ministry runs projects in schools
and produces large scale work for the community
* To bring fulfillment, hope and self esteem and great value
* The Art Ministry also provides social interaction
exhibitions, comfort and meals
* Classes for the visually and physically disabled
adults and children with learning difficulties,
* People with mental health problems
* Commercial classes in painting and fabric crafts
To find out more go to: www.theartministry.org.uk
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