NBAM CIC is a Walthamstow based arts organisation that helps adults with special needs unlock their inner artist, writes Neesha Badhan

People taking part in Nbam CIC’s Magical Monday art class, Credit: Neesha Badhan

We are a small not for profit social arts organisation using the power of creativity and communication to forge social gaps and create a sense of community and connectivity for those living with mental health problems and other disabilities.

We are based in the offices upstairs at The Mill community centre in Walthamstow and have a small team that look after the day-to-day running of the project.

The main purpose of NBAM CIC is to spread kindness through creativity and increase people’s sense of self worth and confidence. We ensure there is an inclusive form of teaching through verbal, written and kinaesthetic methods and we encourage self exploration through the creative endeavours we put on.

For the past year we have been lucky enough to be able to put on a regular workshop at The Mill with funding from the National Lottery. However, this funding is now coming to an end and we’d love your support to help us continue the good work we have been doing.

One of the members of the group has been able to return to work feeling better, another has gone into full time education and one has gone on to start their own special needs social network.

We believe everyone can make art given the right environment and support. There has been a lack of projects for adults with special educational needs in the borough and, as such, although we started mainly in the mental health sector we now have participants who come to us with various different disabilities and have integrated into the group in a really lovely way.

If you’d like to help us continue doing our work, please consider donating to our crowdfunder.

You can donate to NBAM CIC’s crowdfunder here

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