Community Partners

BAC’s Community Partners scheme offers small groups and organisations free weekly space at BAC to run community-focused creative activities aimed at underserved or underrepresented communities within Wandsworth and surrounding boroughs. ​

Thanks to everyone that has expressed an interest in joining our partnership scheme. Applications have now closed.

Our Community Partners

575 Wandsworth Road was the home of Khadambi Asalache (1935-2006), a Kenyan-born poet, novelist and British civil servant who, prompted to disguise a damp patch in his basement, spent almost 20 years transforming his modest terraced house into a work of art. Today, his home has become a source of inspiration for collaborators and creatives of all ages, forging connections in the local community and working in partnership to open up engagement opportunities to this incredible place, far beyond its physical borders.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/575-wandsworth-road

Baked Bean Charity is a performing arts charity for actors with learning disabilities, regularly producing work that shatters misconceptions and challenges society’s prejudice.

http://www.bakedbeancharity.uk/

 

Homestart Wandsworth works with families to create an environment where young children can thrive. Home-Start’s preventative, early intervention approach acknowledges that every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Through their home-visiting service and group activities, they provide tailored practical and emotional support to families who may be struggling with poor mental or physical health, isolation, postnatal depression or financial and housing difficulties, preventing them from slipping into crisis.

https://www.homestartwandsworth.org.uk/

Hope in the Heart provides creative workshops for people with lived experience of mental health and associated issues, plus exhibitions and compassion-based training and events.

www.hopeintheheart.org

WNS is a Black-led community arts company that exists to disrupt the meaning of art, where it belongs and who it belongs to. We work at the intersection of arts, equity and health and provide opportunities for development, creativity, community and wellbeing.
Extant is the UK’s leading professional performing arts company that explores visual impairment to create unique and innovative artistic experiences, placing visually impaired people at the centre of all we do: from the productions we create, to the artists we employ or support to build stronger careers in the sector, to the audiences we perform to and the participants we work with.
Explore a vibrant community of creativity and cultural expression with The Arty-Crafty Crescent Club. Founded by textile artist Tiah Algalarrondo, our club offers a unique space where traditional arts and crafts are celebrated and reimagined. From hands-on workshops to collaborative projects, we aim to inspire creativity and foster a deeper connection to the rich cultural heritage of our members. Join us and be part of a dynamic collective where art meets culture in innovative and exciting ways.
Learn more about our activities and latest projects on our website: https://bytiah.wixsite.com/thearty-craftymuslim
Share Community works with disabled people who need extra help and support to realise their dreams and aspirations. They provide programmes and activities for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health and other support needs.

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