Arts Therapies for Children

Arts Therapies for Children supports the mental health of Jewish vulnerable children (aged 5–11) using the positive power of creativity. Without our intervention, such vital therapies would be beyond reach for many of the children we help due to financial constraints, social stigmas, or limits on what statutory services offer. In line with our ethos to make our therapies accessible for those in need, our services are heavily subsidised.

We support children with ADHD, who are neurodiverse, and those experiencing behavioural challenges and anxiety. Some of the children we help are victims of sexual and emotional abuse, while others are coping with bereavement, medical conditions, learning disabilities, or difficult home lives. Consequently, many retreat into themselves or exhibit challenging behaviours as they lack the language to express themselves. Our creative outlets and professional, trusted therapists enable children to find their voices and be heard so that they can start to heal and ultimately thrive. Our support is, as one parent stated, “simply transformational”.

To maximise our impact and meet a child’s needs, we work closely with schools, SENCOs, and families or caregivers. We provide therapies in school, before the end of a long day, and in environments where children feel safe. Currently, we support over 230 children each week across 37 schools in London, Manchester, and Hertfordshire.