We are on a mission to provide 100 art packs to young people within the Six Pillars programme, empowering them to unleash their creativity and explore the world of art. Your support can make a significant impact on their lives and open doors to new possibilities.

What is Six Pillars?

The Six Pillars project supports the emotional health and wellbeing of young people, aged 11-18, in six communities across Bolsover district and North East Derbyshire. Our team of Wellbeing Coordinators are helping young people to build their confidence and develop skills to achieve their goals.  

Many of the young people we come across may encounter difficulties in their traditional educational settings, sometimes finding social interactions to be challenging, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Through regular meet up sessions, we are seeing the direct impact being creative has allowing them to channel and process their feelings, reducing stress and boosting their self-esteem.

“Riley is aged 14, has autism and struggles with anxiety. They were referred to the programme by their mum who was worried that they were too reserved and didn’t interact well with peers.  Within a couple of months, Riley has gone from barely speaking in a group situation to wanting to become a volunteer.”

Why Art Packs?

Engaging in art has a profound impact on a young person's emotional health and wellbeing, providing a therapeutic outlet for self-expression, fostering creativity, and promoting a sense of accomplishment that contributes positively to their overall mental and emotional development.

Unfortunately, not all young people have access to the necessary art supplies to support their wellbeing needs and encourage their creative talents. By donating to our cause, you are directly contributing to the enrichment of these young lives in Derbyshire through the joy of art.

Our Goal

Our goal is to raise £3000 to purchase and distribute 100 art packs to Six Pillars young people before the end of this academic school year in July 2024. Each art pack includes a variety of high-quality art supplies, ensuring that every child has the tools they need to embark on their artistic journey.

We have created our wish list of items that we aim to include within each pack. See our Wish List here

How you can help

Donate – your financial contribution, big or small, will make a difference. Every pound counts!
Share – spread the work! Share this page with your friends, family and social networks to amplify our impact.
Follow our progress – stay updated on our progress and see the impact of your contribution. Six Pillars Online Gallery

The Impact
Your donation will directly impact the lives of these young people by:

>Providing them with the tools to express themselves creatively
>Fostering a love for art and encouraging personal development
>Building a supportive community that values the arts

Six Pillars is an arts and wellbeing programme, commissioned by Healthy North East Derbyshire Partnership and the Bolsover Partnership with funding from Derbyshire County Council. The Project is led by Junction Arts in partnership with Direct Education Business Partnership.

For anyone interested in finding out more about how you can get involved, please email: [email protected] or call: 01246 209219