Lumina Arts Alliance CIC is a community-led organisation based in Northamptonshire, committed to delivering inclusive, accessible creative opportunities for young people, families, individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as the wider com- munity. During the financial year, the company delivered a range of creative workshops, exhibitions, and community-focused programmes designed to remove barriers to participation and encourage meaningful engagement with the arts. A core focus has been supporting young people, particularly those not in education, employment, or training (NEET), while also providing welcoming, adaptable environments for SEND participants and their families. Alongside this, Lumina Arts Alliance CIC has continued to engage the wider community, ensuring that all activities remain open, inclusive, and accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds. This approach strengthens social connection, encourages intergenerational participation, and fosters a shared sense of belonging through creativity. Through its work, the organisation has created safe, supportive spaces where individuals can build confidence, develop creative and practical skills, and express themselves freely. Programmes are designed with flexibility and inclusivity at their core, supported by collaboration with local partners and facilitators to ensure they respond effectively to community needs. The impact of these activities has been reflected in increased engagement, improved wellbeing, and stronger community cohesion. By prioritising inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity, Lumina Arts Alliance CIC continues to provide meaningful creative pathways for those who may otherwise face social, educational, or economic barriers, while enriching the cultural life of the wider community.

The company’s key stakeholders include programme participants, young people, families, individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), local community members, artists, facilitators, and partner organisations. Lumina Arts Alliance CIC engages with stakeholders through a combination of direct conversations, workshop feedback, informal discussions, and ongoing relationship-building with participants, collaborators, and community partners. This approach ensures that feedback is continuous, accessible, and reflective of real community experiences. Insights gathered through this engagement have been actively used to shape and improve the organisation’s delivery. This includes refining workshop structures, increasing accessibility for SEND participants, adapting session formats to better support different learning styles, and expanding programme offerings to better reflect the needs and interests of the community. As a result, the company has strengthened its ability to deliver inclusive, responsive, and community-led programmes, ensuring that its work remains relevant, accessible, and impactful for both targeted groups and the wider community.

A total of £1,860 was paid in freelance payments to the directors for the cost of work done.

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