Red Players Academy
Summary: Professional drama school offering acting classes, holiday intensives & showcases.
Ages: 8–18
Activities: After-school classes, holiday programmes, showcases
Contact: info@redplayers.co.uk · 07441 396970

Oyez Arts – Comic Art Workshop
Summary: Comic drawing workshops and community sessions in Altrincham.
Ages: 6+
Activities: Workshops, holiday sessions, public events
Contact: enquiries@oyezarts.co.uk · 07873 263271

Trafford College – Art & Design
Summary: FE provider in Art, Design & Creative Industries with school outreach.
Ages: 16–25
Activities: Workshops, taster days, exhibitions
Contact: 0161 886 7070

Starling CIO
Summary: Creative wellbeing programmes for neurodivergent young people.
Ages: 11–25
Activities: Workshops, holiday programmes, residencies
Contact: hello@starlingcio.org.uk

The Fuse (ROC Partington)
Summary: Youth arts and community centre offering workshops and performance space.
Ages: 11–19, community
Activities: Youth programmes, showcases, community events
Contact: contact@usethefuse.co.uk · 0161 393 4511

Stitched Up Co-op
Summary: Sustainable fashion and textile workshops; shop in Stretford.
Ages: School-aged & adults
Activities: Sewing classes, upcycling workshops
Contact: hello@stitchedup.coop · 0161 881 7141

Afrocats
Summary: Award-winning Black and female-led charity delivering inclusive dance, drama, storytelling & community arts workshops.
Ages: Families, children, young people
Activities: In-school workshops, community drop-ins, cultural residencies, mentoring
Contact: admin@afrocats.org.uk · Piccadilly Business Centre, Manchester M12 6AE

Street Style Surgery
Summary: Creative workshops in street art, dance, music & fashion for schools and youth groups.
Ages: 8–25
Activities: In-school, holiday & digital workshops
Contact: info@streetstylesurgery.co.uk

Altru Drama CIC
Summary: Theatre-in-education provider delivering drama workshops and touring performances.
Ages: 5–18
Activities: School residencies, theatre productions
Contact: info@altru.co.uk · 0151 443 0333

Venessa Scott
Summary: Public artist and educator creating cross-community murals and workshops.
Ages: School-aged & families
Activities: School-based workshops, public art projects
Contact: hello@venessascott.co.uk

Sally Gilford
Summary: Printmaker and community artist offering workshops and residencies.
Ages: All ages
Activities: Printmaking, residency & community projects
Contact: hello@sallygilford.com

Tina Ramos Ekongo
Summary: Artist working on themes of identity, memory, and cultural belonging.
Ages: Children & young people
Activities: School workshops, storytelling, visual arts residencies
Contact: info@tinaramosekongo.com

Paul Pickford
Summary: Visual artist delivering drawing and painting workshops in schools.
Ages: Children & youth groups
Activities: Art teaching, community exhibitions
Contact: paul_pickford@hotmail.com

Henry Iddon
Summary: Professional photographer leading school photography and visual storytelling projects.
Ages: KS2–KS5
Activities: In-school workshops, exhibitions
Contact: via website https://www.henryiddon.com/

Brighter Sound
Summary: Music charity supporting emerging artists with workshops, residencies, and mentorship.
Ages: 13–25
Activities: Music residencies, school projects, digital showcases
Contact: info@brightersound.com

Note Weavers
Summary: Early years music practice CIC supporting educators and children across the North West.
Ages: 0–5 and educators
Activities: Workshops, CPD, collaborative learning networks
Contact: hello@noteweavers.org · 07905 519322

Matt Goodfellow
Summary: Children’s poet delivering workshops, performances, and school visits.
Ages: Primaries KS1–KS3
Activities: Poetry assemblies, creative writing workshops
Contact: via website https://www.mattgoodfellowpoet.com

Shirley May / Young Identity
Summary: Spoken word collective offering youth-led poetry performance & training.
Ages: 13–25
Activities: Youth word workshops, live slams, mentorship, In-school workshops, After-school and evening sessions, Holiday programmes, Digital workshops and online content, Public performances and showcases, Cultural exchanges and creative residencies
Contact: enquiries@youngidentity.org www.youngidentity.org

The Writing Squad
Summary: Two-year development programme for young writers, including mentoring and showcases.
Ages: 16–21
Activities: Workshops, residencies, performance events
Contact: hello@writingsquad.com

Story Drawing Club
Summary: Combines illustration & storytelling to encourage creative literacy for primary-aged children.
Ages: 5–11
Activities: Storytelling, drawing sessions, teacher training
Contact: hello@storydrawing.club

Z-arts
Summary: Children's arts venue running theatre, workshops, and family learning programmes.
Ages: 0–11 & families
Activities: Creative sessions, theatre shows, holiday classes
Contact: boxoffice@z-arts.org · 0161 226 1912

Community Arts North West (CAN)
Summary: Community-focused arts charity delivering intercultural creative projects.
Ages: All ages
Activities: Community arts, public performances, digital projects
Contact: info@can.uk.com · 0161 234 2976

Curious Minds
Summary: Regional LCEP support charity offering cultural education brokerage & training.
Ages: Children, young people & educators
Activities: CPD, partnerships, creative learning projects
Contact: info@curiousminds.org.uk · 01942 387083