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)
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.
Research & Reports
Impact Reports & Case Studies: TBC
Fundraising 101: Resources for individuals and organisations to support cultural projects. Merge into Toolkits & Workshops?
Collated evidence of need in the city for benchmark setting and steering cultural change.
Creative Wellbeing Innovation: Community-led projects linking creativity with social prescribing improve mental and physical health across Chelmsford. Discover Projects
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.