Appendix 4: Aim 4 Action Plan

Priority

Respond effectively to the impacts of COVID-19 on mental and physical health.

Understand our role and the impact we have in improving health outcomes locally so that we can share this and be a demonstrator for change.

Ensure that we are innovative and experimental in our approach to supporting mental and physical health Actions

Understand that mental health can be a barrier to engagement and ensure that we have an inclusive engagement strategy.

Identify and nominate a Trustee with a specific interest in guiding this work.

Continue to utilise our creative programme as a means of self-expression for people of all ages, including our successful Making Space and Art Journaling projects.

Investigate new ways of connecting with people that reduce the need for close physical contact and contribute to our ongoing digital strategy development.

Seek funding to develop a longer-term commitment to support people that need it.

Develop and sustain key partnerships that increase our reach and the benefit that our participants receive as a result.

Invest in stronger evaluation methodology so that we can demonstrate the difference we are making more effectively.

Identify training from partners and support agencies so that our staff, volunteers and contractors feel confident in handling difficult situations.

Take opportunities to talk openly about this work and encourage similar organisations to learn from our experiences.

Engage frequently with our participants and take their feedback on board.

Ensure our research on other arts organisations and their responses is up-to-date and that we encourage knowledge sharing.

Communicate well with partners to develop meaningful change.