About - acttogrow.co.uk

Our Mission

Act to Grow is a Creative Arts Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Sunderland and Liverpool. Our mission is to create creative opportunities for everyone in our community and to foster social development through our work. We use theatre, poetry, and the arts to engage individuals who have limited access to these cultural experiences, helping them enhance their creativity, build meaningful relationships, and improve their well-being. Our facilitators are trained in youth work, teaching, mentoring, and community development, enabling them to form impactful connections with the communities we serve. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the chance to be creative and experience artistic practices, regardless of their location or economic standing.
Poetry has often been seen as uncool, and theatre as inaccessible, but we are committed to changing this perception. By creating inclusive spaces, focusing on education and outreach, and engaging directly with communities, we aim to give people a voice and make these art forms more approachable and relevant.

Extraordinary Experiences

Act To Grow is dedicated to showcasing authentic working-class stories through theatre, exploring the human experience, and making theatre accessible to communities that might otherwise lack the opportunity to engage with the arts.
We strive to make poetry both cool and accessible, regardless of one’s proficiency in English or writing skills. Our events and workshops are designed to build confidence in public speaking, enhance employability skills, and support mental health development by providing a platform for articulating ideas.
Our courses and workshops, led by specialist facilitators, focus on various art forms, ensuring that participants receive expert guidance and support.

Our Core Values

Act To Grow focuses on creating community by providing safe spaces that foster unity and social cohesion. We work to enhance cultural identity and heritage while actively promoting social justice and advocacy.

Allow people of all ages to experience arts for personal growth and development, social interaction and community building.

Use kindness and compassion to allow people to feel understood while using arts to give them a voice.

Innovation and Authenticity – Together, these values support a dynamic and trustworthy environment in all of our spaces, enabling creativity to thrive while maintaining a strong, credible identity in the arts community.