Apples and Snakes Apples and Snakes is England’s leading organisation for performance poetry and spoken word, with a national reputation for producing exciting, engaging and transformative work in performance and participation. Producing, Curating and Commissioning Artist Development Participation and Outreach Art of Regeneration We are a social enterprise made up of practitioners and academics with a strong, wide-reaching track record in research, evaluation, project development and delivery, spanning the local to the global, from grassroots to strategic levels. We are a creative team; we use multi-disciplinary, innovative and participatory approaches to articulate and enhance our work. The Albany The Albany aims to provide: An artistic and community resource where diversity and creativity flourish. A space where new talent is nurtured and exposed to ideas from across the world. High quality creative experiences relating to the communities we serve.  A creative centre for learning within the community, contributing to the cultural, social and economic benefit of South East London. Canada Water Culture Space Designed by world renowned architect Piers Gough, partner at CZWG architects, the Canada Water Library opened in November 2011. The library incorporates a range of cultural and community facilities, reflecting Southwark Council’s ambition to put libraries at the heart of community life. Catford Broadway Theatre The Broadway Bar  entrance has a disabled platform lift to the Stalls area. No steps. There are 10 steps to the Stalls from the street.  There are 36 steps up to the Dress Circle. Staircases have handrails . There are 18 steps from street level down to the Studio Theatre. The theatre will open 30 minutes before the performance. Deptford Lounge Deptford Lounge has been purpose built to cater for all members of the community irrespective of age, ability or special needs. All services offered at the complex have been designed with accessibility in mind. All spaces on each level are fully accessible for wheelchair users with accessible toilets and shower facilities also available. Entelechy Arts Entelechy had been making great art for 21 years and continues to develop and manage programmes of work that promote cultural and social cohesion. Every year the company produces numerous high quality arts activities and large-scale performance events. Entelechy is particularly skilled in creating work that builds bridges between groups of people and individuals who lead parallel and unconnected lives, often in the same neighbourhoods. This includes older people from diverse communities, young people, people with learning disabilities and people from different cultural and social backgrounds. Futures Theatre Company Futures Theatre is passionate about creating exceptional new writing and productions inspired by authentic female voices. Our productions grow from partnerships with brilliant female artists, in-depth research and significant engagement programs. We aim to respond to the issue of Female inequality, driven by gender prejudice, poverty, class and ethnicity, by creating theatre which ignites conversations and engenders change. Lewisham Education Arts Network Lewisham Education Arts Network (LEAN) leads a network that champions arts education in Lewisham fostering high quality creative opportunities for children and young people. Overall, LEAN works to: Advocate for arts education in the borough and beyond Network with other London based agencies Develop projects and training - with opportunities for artists, schools and teachers Inspire the greatest number of people to participate in arts education Broker partnerships between artists and schools and youth and community groups Support our members by providing information on the arts education sector Lewisham Speaking Up Lewisham Speaking Up is an advocacy organisation based in the London Borough of Lewisham. We pride ourselves in supporting people with learning disabilities to speak up, be heard and have a stronger voice. We work together to bring about the changes people want and need. We strive to get better and fairer treatment for all people with learning disabilities. We have four We have four service areas: Self-Advocacy 1-2-1 Advocacy Training* Health Advocacy* all work together all work together to maximise the help we give to people. As an organisation we genuinely value and listen to the people we support and we work hard on their behalf to get their views and wishes taken into account. Our vision is Our vision is for a society where people with learning disabilities are listened to, recognised, respected and included in all decisions about their lives. London School of Mosaic We are an independent art school that specialises in teaching mosaic art to everyone from children and adults. We deliver specialist short courses, technical workshops and a Diploma in Mosaic Studies, the first of its kind in the UK. Based under a council estate in Gospel Oak, Camden, we are a civic space, providing opportunities for local artists to practice, local charities to operate and local people to come together. Our community is at the heart of what we do and as a charity, our mission is to provide opportunities for well-being and social cohesion through the creation of mosaic art and other art activities. We work extensively with vulnerable people within the community, including those with special educational needs, youths from a local offending service and older people. We undertake commissions, working closely with our clients to create pieces that surpass their expectations. We have created a variety of mosaics for a vast range of clients; from small portraits for private individuals through to large scale mosaics for hotels, councils and railway companies. MakeBelieveArts MakeBelieve Arts is a theatre and education charity and social enterprise, offering innovative, high quality programmes to develop the creative, emotional and cognitive potential of children and young people from Early Years settings and Primary Schools across the UK. Montage Theatre Arts Montage Theatre Arts is a registered charity based in southeast London. Here you will find more information about the company, its history,  aims and teachers.  You can also find out who our funders are, past and present, and who we work in partnership with. National Theatre The National Theatre is dedicated to making the very best theatre and sharing it with as many people as possible.We stage up to 30 productions at our South Bank home each year, ranging from re-imagined classics – such as Greek tragedy and Shakespeare – to modern masterpieces and new work by contemporary writers and theatre-makers. Royal Society of Musicians The Royal Society of Musicians is Britain’s oldest music charity and its aims remain as relevant today as they were in the earliest years – to provide immediate financial assistance to musicians unable to work due to accident, illness or old age. Being a charity run by musicians for musicians, the Society is uniquely placed to fully understand the challenges faced within the profession. THE UNDERCRAFT THE UNDERCRAFT is an exciting new creative community in Gospel Oak, Camden. We are a hub that brings together local artists, organisations and residents. Our activities and events are open for all. We are a London School of Mosaic initiative.