Our Purpose

To create stronger, healthier communities and to ensure that everyone living in poverty and disadvantage can achieve their full potential and make a difference to their community.

Vision:

A society where everyone, regardless of background or life circumstances , has the self-belief, emotional resilience, and sense of belonging they need to flourish.

Mission:

To build self-belief, resilience and community in East Oxford for those most in need, by improving mental
health and well-being through inclusive, high-quality creative programmes that are free, consistent, welcoming, and accessible to people of all ages .

Approach/Values:

Inclusive & non-religious
Ark-T welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.

Community-rooted
Deeply embedded in East Oxford, we co-create high
quality programmes that respond to real local
needs with warmth, dignity, authenticity and
respect.

Creative & responsive
We use the arts to foster confidence, resilience and
belonging — particularly in communities facing
poverty, isolation and disconnection.

Evidence-informed
Our work is grounded in research, including
partner ships with Ox ford University and frameworks
such as the Welcome Trust’s evidence base for
effective mental health interventions.

Collaborative
We partner with schools , health professionals ,
researchers , cultural organisations , charities , civic
leaders and local artists to create lasting change,
amplify our impact, inform policy, and freely share
what we learn.