Together we’re stronger

• LEAP - We have partnered with an alternative provision school in East London; one day a week, we will work alongside students exploring different art techniques and develop work discussing addiction's impact on the family environment and community. Child Of will fund gallery and artists s studio visits.

• Mentorship Circle - We run a weekly zoom mentorship circle encouraging recovering addicts to reconnect with their creativity. Our small but strong circle welcomes both men and women who wish to join our safe environment. We are presently concentrating on textiles, but that's not to say we're not open to suggestions! Our ever-growing piece of textile art will be exhibited in the Saatchi Gallery both this coming December and December 2022.

• E-Commerce - Our website will be a hub of information focusing on art, design and addiction/recovery with links to relevant charities and organisations, offering support to those who need it. We fund our community work with sales from the site with a percentage of profits donated to Nacoa.

"Many of our students have grown up in families with a prevalence of domestic violence, alcohol/drug misuse and addiction, mental health, abuse and neglect. Giving our students opportunities to work creatively and explore the issues they are directly affected by will give them opportunities to shine and be empowered to make better life choices and enjoy success in the future" Astrid Schon, LEAP Head Mistress