It’s your turn. Let’s do it together

Time to Read: 2 minutes

It’s your turn. Let’s do it together

This week, a challenging guest article from Nick Corston who took action to start a cause he passionately believes in for the future of our children and, ulitimately, our society.

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“WE must put ‘Creativity first’ in this country. It Inspires Children, Innovates Business and Engages Community. It Connects.

We need real role models for our children

A report in this week’s Times Education Supplement reveals that as many 34.1% of young boys surveyed wanted to be a famous sportsperson, yet only 2.14% wanted to be a mechanic.

We must tap into our children’s obsession with celebrity and use it to inspire them.

I walked the talk

So, eight years ago, inspired by talk on creativity I co-founded a social enterprise in my sons’ primary school in Paddington, called STEAM Co.

A unique community collaboration:

• Parents
• Teachers
• Creatives
• Business People

Working together to run in Primary schools.

What we proved

Feedback from small-scale trial across UK proved:

• People love it
• Communities are engaged
• Companies see value

Phase 2 trials

We’re now seeking partners to help us to match fund grants:

• 6 lead brand sponsors – £500 per week
• 10 supporters – £100 per week

Payback in three ways

• Brand
• CSR
• Employee Engagement

#ARTCONNECTS

Find out more. Come to #ARTCONNECTS, our three-day festival in King’s Cross 23-25 Feb to celebrate Creative Schools, Work and Lives.

“Art is what we call it when what we do might connect us”
Seth Godin

This 2-minute film says it all to me. Is it your turn, if so I do hope you’ll join us.

Nick