About us


creativeShift is a leading organisation in Bristol delivering arts on referral in collaboration with our Health, Social Prescribing, Community and Cultural partners. We work in areas of under representation, partnering with organisations working locally with marginalised people.

The three directors of creativeShift are professional artists, each with over 25 years’ experience of delivering socially engaged arts practice and arts project management. 

For 15 years we have been integral to the development of Arts on Referral in Bristol and Gloucestershire. In 2016, we formalised our working relationship to form creativeShift, taking a proactive role in the development of Arts for Wellbeing in Bristol, instigating an Alliance (BARA) in 2016. This alliance brought together key organisations such as Public Health Bristol, Wellspring and Knowle West Healthy Living Centres, Southmead Development Trust, Central Children's Centre, Fresh Arts NBT and Bristol City Council to develop, promote and advocate for the role of Arts on Referral. These relationships continue today and underpin the work of creativeShift.

Who we work with and what we do


creativeShift works with people who are experiencing or are vulnerable to isolation and mental health challenges, offering them access to creative activities which promote mental and physical wellbeing.


We develop collaborations with relevant organisations in response to need and have developed a unique pathway to support this. We offer an opportunity to further develop and progress an individual's recovery plan through creative activities which are supported by a dedicated  team of Creative Health Facilitators.


Through varied group activities at locations across the city, we bring together different communities, using art to create bridges between people, communities and culture. Our model not only builds engagement with creativity, but helps people improve their confidence, communication and self-esteem.


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