Impact, Learning & Resources

Real change happens when culture connects with people. Here are stories from young leaders, community members, creatives, and partners showing how culture is making a difference in Chelmsford.

Featured Stories (Current Examples) [Do we add Impact as per 2.2]

Spark! Youth Changemakers: Young people aged 13–25 lead cultural events, influence policy, and build creative careers through the landmark £250,000 Arts Council-funded programme. Read more

Available Resources

Need

Cultural Compact Guide: How we co-created Chelmsford’s Cultural Compact as a model for partnership working.

To Link

Fundraising 101: Resources for individuals and organisations to support cultural projects. Merge into Toolkits & Workshops?

Creative Wellbeing Innovation: Community-led projects linking creativity with social prescribing improve mental and physical health across Chelmsford. Discover Projects

In progress: 4.2

Research & Reports: Collated evidence of need in the city for benchmark setting and steering cultural change.

Pending post Sept

Destination Chelmsford: Cultural guides and visitor information (coming soon).

Cultural Connectors: What can we include from this group? Community Engagement toolkit/framework? [The story of this process and outcomes?]

Inspired by the above? Have a story to share? See how you can get involved or contact us: hello@culturechelmsfod.org.uk

We share knowledge, tools, and research to support cultural leadership, community engagement, and creative development.

Need

Toolkits & Workshops: Practical guides for community engagement, fundraising, and creative practice.