Creative Recovery

Creative Recovery People are at the heart of what we do. We use a person-centred approach to create safe spaces, where people can flourish.

Creative Recovery is a people-led charity that uses creativity to support recovery, boost wellbeing and bring about social change in Barnsley.We work with individuals and families with experience of mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues. Creative Recovery is a small grassroots charity, driven by a community of people with lived experience of using creativity to support their own health and

wellbeing and to make positive change. We draw on a collective of artists and practitioners with broad and extensive experience of working across arts/culture/health and wellbeing. We are also keen collaborators, and enjoy working with partners that share our values, passion and who aren't afraid to try something new.

09/09/2026

At Live Arts Cafe tonight we had a double-artist whammy!

Winston worked with people looking at, and (of course) writing, wonderful words.

Joanne lead everyone through exercise in creating awesome animated playing card characters - which are shared here. They are so fun!

What a wonderful evening!

A huge thank you to everyone who came to our AGM last night. We signed off our new mission and vision, shared news of f...
08/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came to our AGM last night. We signed off our new mission and vision, shared news of future developments and opportunities and presented refreshed structures that will enable responsive growth for a truely galvanised and empowered community. 💪💪💪💪💪

As happens when you are immersed in things we only got this one lonely photo. ❤️



Calling all Creative Health Practitioners! You're invited to 'Bring the Quirky - share your creative passions'.Join the ...
08/09/2026

Calling all Creative Health Practitioners! You're invited to 'Bring the Quirky - share your creative passions'.

Join the Creative Recovery Community for a ‘Show and Tell’ celebrating all the whimsy Barnsley has to offer.

If you have an unusual collection, a special interest or a creative talent, we want to hear about it. Tables available to share your curiosities. Demonstrations very much welcome.

Thursday 8th October 6-8pm
No need to book - just turn up!

The Creative Health Practitioner Support Programme is designed to develop the confidence and skills of our Freelance Workforce in Barnsley, and has been developed by Creative Recovery CIO, in partnership with Barnsley CIVIC and Culture Health and Wellbeing Alliance, and with funding from BMBC Public Health.

Our Summer Saving event for Creative Health Practitioners last night was a lovely way to commemorate the end of summer.I...
04/09/2026

Our Summer Saving event for Creative Health Practitioners last night was a lovely way to commemorate the end of summer.

It was a fun and relaxed meet-up with summer-themed goody bags for everyone who attended, music from Katrina Tia Charles, amazing food generously donated by Old George, and some lovely activities by National Trust.

Last but not least, thank you to our wonderful hosts Barnsley Civic! You are awesome!

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The Creative Health Practitioner Support Programme is designed to develop the confidence and skills of our Freelance Workforce in Barnsley, and has been developed by Creative Recovery CIO, in partnership with Barnsley CIVIC and Culture Health and Wellbeing Alliance, and with funding from BMBC Public Health.

Why wouldn’t you want to meet with like minded folk to create a bug infested log on a wednesday night?! And some lusiou...
02/09/2026

Why wouldn’t you want to meet with like minded folk to create a bug infested log on a wednesday night?! And some lusious fruit!

Great to be back!

Live Arts Cafe is back tonight after summer break, at DMC with an inky session ‘build your own fruitbowl’ and Carson Ell...
02/09/2026



Live Arts Cafe is back tonight after summer break, at DMC with an inky session ‘build your own fruitbowl’ and Carson Ellis inspired inky inspects. Also music from Catherine Rannus. 5.30-8pm. 🍑🍓🍎🍌🍊🍍

Creative Recovery is a grassroots charity based in Barnsley that uses creativity to support mental health and recovery, ...
01/09/2026

Creative Recovery is a grassroots charity based in Barnsley that uses creativity to support mental health and recovery, boost well-being, build communities and bring about social change. We believe that we all hold creative potential, and nurturing our creativity can keep us hopeful and well.

“It has been a lifeline for me, a hand reached out in support and friendship.”

The Uplift Choir is back in business! We’ve rested our voices, limbered up our vocal cords (or something like that 😂) an...
23/08/2026

The Uplift Choir is back in business!
We’ve rested our voices, limbered up our vocal cords (or something like that 😂) and we’re ready to get singing again!

📅 Thursday 27th August
🕑 2–4pm
📍 St Paul’s Church Hall (off Greenfoot Lane)

No auditions, no solos — just singing together because it makes us feel good. 💛

There’s also plenty of time for a chat, a cuppa and a biscuit ☕🍪

It’s completely free (donations welcome) and you don’t need to let us know you’re coming — just pop along!
See you Thursday!

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