September 6, 2024
Are you interested in harnessing the power of poetry to support positive mental health and wellbeing in young people? Curious Minds is looking for poets to join an innovative project supported by Steph Lampl Foundation.
August 27, 2024
We are looking for 5 secondary schools to join an innovative project exploring how the power of poetry can be harnessed to boost wellbeing in young people.
June 28, 2024
Wigan’s ‘Chance To See' Fund announces new grant opportunities to foster joy, positivity, and hope for young people.
June 6, 2024
If your school is based within the Whitehaven and Copeland area of Cumbria, an exciting opportunity will soon be coming to your area. Don't miss out!
March 22, 2024
The future of school cultural trips hangs in balance. Kelly Allen, Deputy CEO at Curious Minds, shares what you need to know.
January 16, 2024
The Northern Cultural Education Awards shine a light on best practice, innovation and activism in the field of creative and cultural education across the North of England. Taking place on May 24th 2024, the Awards Ceremony will bring together teachers, cultural organisations, artists and leaders to celebrate their commitment and impact.
December 19, 2023
At the beginning of December, Curious Minds was delighted to learn that one of our projects - Pushing Boundaries - had won the the Award for the Promotion of Education and Culture at the Manchester Culture Awards.
October 3, 2023
Holly Ball, Curious Minds' Head of Careers & Employability, outlines the three vital contributions that cultural education makes to young people's employability toolkit.
September 15, 2023
As a Curious Minds Trustee you will gain the satisfaction of knowing that you’re helping improve the lives of children and young people.
August 25, 2023
We were devastated to learn this week of the sudden and unexpected death of our Trustee, Eleanor Chapman. A hugely accomplished cultural leader and performer, Elli was also a passionate advocate for children and young people's right to high quality creative and cultural learning.
August 3, 2023
How young people with Alternative Saturday Jobs have been teaching cultural organisations and partnerships about access and inclusion in their local area.
July 13, 2023
A recent impact evaluation, conducted by Curious Minds with Chester Zoo, has led to the development of an inclusive evaluation methodology for projects involving young people with learning disabilities.
The research evaluation focused on measuring the impacts and effectiveness of a UK wildlife-themed project.
The research evaluation focused on measuring the impacts and effectiveness of a UK wildlife-themed project.
June 27, 2023
A new report has been published, which charts the development of the network of Bridge Organisations - reflecting on their collective achievements in delivering better outcomes for young people. Dr David Parker's report was commissioned by all 10 former Bridge Organisations and is published with the support of the Cultural Learning Alliance.