Arts and Culture

Royal Museums Greenwich is a collection of museums and historical sites dedicated to enriching public understanding of the sea, space, and Britain's role in world history. It comprises the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, and Queen's House, all located in Greenwich, London. The organisation offers exhibitions, events, educational programs for schools and communities, and learning opportunities for young people. It operates with a focus on maritime history, astronomy, and art, making it a key institution for arts and culture in London.

The Migration Museum explores the history of human movement to and from the UK, highlighting its impact on individuals, communities, and the nation. The museum aims to create a permanent visitor attraction in the City of London, set to open in 2028. It stages award-winning, story-led exhibitions and dynamic events, alongside a far-reaching learning programme for various age groups. The museum also maintains a growing digital presence and convenes a Migration Network for heritage professionals. Previously, it operated from temporary venues, most recently in Lewisham, and plans to continue engaging audiences across the UK through pop-ups and partnerships.

Bow Arts

Tower HamletsRegistered Charity

Bow Arts is an arts and education charity and social enterprise based in East London. It provides affordable workspace for artists and creative practitioners, fostering their professional development and connecting them with local communities. The organisation offers learning programmes, workshops, exhibitions, and events to give communities greater access to the arts. It also runs the Nunnery Gallery, provides affordable housing for creatives, and delivers award-winning schools and young people’s learning programmes. Bow Arts works across London, supporting skill development and creative employment opportunities, and provides teacher training to enrich schools' creative delivery. It advocates for climate justice and social and environmental change.

Create Arts

BrentRegistered Charity

Create Arts is a UK charity that uses creative arts projects to empower individuals, reduce isolation, and enhance wellbeing. They work with a wide range of vulnerable groups including children in care, disabled children and adults, schoolchildren in deprived areas, vulnerable older people, carers, prisoners, and young patients. The charity collaborates with professional artists to deliver workshops in various artforms like music, dance, painting, photography, and drama. Projects are tailored to meet participants' needs and are delivered in partnership with other organisations such as charities, schools, and hospitals across the UK. Create Arts operates with a strong focus on areas with low arts provision, ensuring that even the most marginalised individuals have access to creative expression.

The Arts Society

HillingdonRegistered Charity

The Arts Society is a UK arts education charity operating under the operating name of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS). It aims to bring arts education and culture to its network of over 64,000 members across more than 300 local societies. The organisation provides monthly expert arts lectures, special events, and opportunities for members to connect with art lovers in their local community. It supports its artistic heritage through cultural and heritage volunteering projects and a grants programme for artists and arts organisations. It has a local society that appears to serve the Hillingdon borough.