We’re always busy behind the scenes. Our Blogs tell the stories of our latest projects and inspirations.
The Artery, York rivers trail, partnership working placing art and communities at the heart of the York rivers trail In summer 2025 Innovate Educate Ltd, The Artery, won the competitive tender to deliver the engagement strand, of York rivers trail; the community engagement strand of a Defra-funded Flood and Coast Resilience Innovation project. The five-year
Innovate Educate is delighted to announce that we are working with Ousewem to create a new Rivers Trail for York. We are currently in the early stages, talking to stakeholders and communities. We would like to invite you to take part in the soft launch of the York Rivers Trail as part of the York Environment
Bringing North Yorkshire’s Cultural Strategy to Life Through Creativity Communicating a strategy can be difficult. As part of the Steering Group for North Yorkshire Council’s new Cultural Strategy, I saw the effort that went into shaping the vision and strategy. There were lots of challenges. The Culture Team was determined to make sure that they
In our day to day lives, we can easily overlook the small moments that have the power to change our perspectives, spark joy, or provide comfort. Yet, when those moments occur in a hospital setting, during times of stress, uncertainty, or life-changing news, their impact is profound. Over the last few years The Artery has worked
Ousewem Unveils Second Video in Partnership with The Artery Ousewem, an innovative flood resilience project supporting vulnerable North Yorkshire communities, is proud to release the second video in its compelling series exploring the transformative role of natural flood management (NFM) in building resilient communities. Created in collaboration with The Artery, a champion for creativity and
Louise Saw, City of York’s excellent Business Growth Manager, and Katie Wytwyckyj from Enterprise Works at University of York put on an event this week (November 2024). The event was designed to connect creative businesses to the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. They asked me to share The Artery’s story of accessing Innovate
Stories of Change The Artery is our passion project, developing from an idea to a reality. We are offering: The Peer2Peer support network is creating a community built on trust, support and ambition for business growth. We invite groups to bring an object to the first and last sessions. The aim is to help them
The British Film Institute’s report on employment opportunities in the Screen Industries, ‘What’s stopping young people from pursuing careers in the screen industries?’ makes for interesting reading. Released in December 2021, it documents the growth of the UK Screen Industries (Film, TV, VFX, Animation & Gaming). It shows thriving, in-demand sectors with large numbers of
The Peer2Peer support network is creating a community built on trust, support and ambition for business growth. Here are three stories that illustrate its impact.
York City Council is supporting local businesses in an inspired way. Businesses can apply for a voucher to use with other local businesses. So we are using it to help get the word out about our latest innovation, The Artery.
In October 2021, the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub funded Innovate Educate Ltd (IELTD) to launch and run its first ‘The Artery Peer Support Programme’. Having identified a gap in the support landscape, the scheme specifically focused on a network of creatives and micro businesses working in and around the Craven District. “We had
I was lucky to go Brooksbank School in Elland, a West Yorkshire town now described as an area of multiple deprivation. Happily, growing up there, my friends and I were unaware of this. We lived in a strong community with our extended families. And at school, we had some great teachers, the wonderful Tim Enright,
The Artery is an idea that’s been growing for some time at Innovate Educate. It is a simple idea, supporting the creative, business and cultural sectors to increase their skills; learning from each other and with each other, as equals. The Artery supports: Businesses to embed creativity as a business discipline and connect with the creative
Every time we visit Windermere Jetty, there’s something new to love. Lakeland Arts are a cultural partner for Great Place Lakes and Dales (GPLD). I first visited just after the museum opened and asked Ian Read, Head of Engagement and Content, if he would be part of our online careers resource for young creatives, Create
At the end of the summer term, I received an email. The email was a ‘thank you’, addressed to all the organisations that had helped to enhance the curriculum for pupils at Asquith and Berry Hill Primary Schools in Nottinghamshire. It was a lovely email to receive: ‘We wanted to try to let you know how much
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