Headway Arts, incorporated in 1995 as Headstrong Productions, is an independent arts organisation and registered charity based in Blyth, Northumberland.
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It focuses on participatory arts, providing opportunities for people to gain access to the arts. It aims to engage people who are socially excluded, with a focus on working with young people and adults with learning disability.
It has delivered an award-winning programme which includes:
As an independent organisation, Headway Arts raise funds from grant applications, donations and through sales of professional creative and arts-based training workshops.
International work
Headway Arts is also engaged in international collaborative work with support from the European Union, and since 2009 has attracted Grundtvig funding for partnership work linking with community and arts initiatives in Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Awards
Most Exciting Project at North East VCS Awards 2009
Leading Visionary of the Future in Europe in European Year of Creativity & Innovation 2009
NIACE Outstanding Achievement Award 2010
Best Animated Film (Rosemary's Birthday) and Best Fantasy Film (Robots in Space) at 2010 D'Oscar Awards