Over the past year, The Cultural Spring engaged over 4,000 participants in creative activities, with 41% being new to the organization. The events saw an even split of participants from South Tyneside and Sunderland. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with 99% of participants recommending the activities, and comments praising the trainers for their support and the therapeutic benefits of creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. APRIL 2020 - MARCH 2021
"There is no pressure to
achieve beyond what you
are capable of and no
pressure to share your
work. Encouragement and
support all the way
through."
41% of participants had
never taken part in an
activity with The Cultural
Spring before.
Participants
We had the same
number of participants
from South Tyneside
and Sunderland - a
50/50 split.
That is 80 single
double decker buses
(or holes in Blackburn,
Lancashire according
to The Beatles).
4000
Participants
99% of
participants said
they would
recommend our
activities to other
people.
Areas
More than 2000 craft
packs were distributed!
"I would just like to say
that The Cultural Spring
trainers were excellent
in all aspects."
"Being creative is great therapy, as it
channels your brain and mind off yourself,
and the present circumstances (COVID-19)
and on to the creative activity, which stops
the tension and anxiety from taking over
your life."