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From the CEO Dear Friends Here in the UK, we’re deep in grey, rainy days — and yet there’s a hint of spring in the air. At Ark-T, that sense of renewal and excitement feels very real. Over the past few weeks, so much care, creativity and connection have been unfolding across our programmes, and…

January 2026- March 2026 ‘Upcycled love bugs and butterflies flutter around the space spreading the exhibition message of “Be kind, be brave, be yourself ” Our new exhibition opened at the beginning of February, featuring joyful artworks created by young people from our Her Space Senior and Her Space Junior groups. The exhibition also includes…

From the CEO As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a quiet moment to pause. It’s been a year that’s asked a lot of many of us. Along the way, creativity, care and connection have quietly mattered. At Ark T, we’ve seen how making space to create can help people feel calmer, safer and…

It’s all happening at Ark T! From the CEO Ark T has felt wonderfully alive over the past couple of months — full of colour, creativity and community spirit. From young people finding their confidence through MySpace and HerSpace, to whole-school art projects and our busiest-ever Community Lunch, we’re seeing every day how much these…

It’s all happening at Ark T! From the CEO Ark T has been buzzing with creativity and connection — from children finding confidence through art to neighbours sharing food and laughter at our Community Lunches. These are difficult times. At Ark T, no matter how much we’d like to, we know we can’t solve social…

Dear Friends, We’re thrilled to announce that Ark T has been selected to take part in the Big Give Fundraising Campaign! This means that from 18 – 25 March 2025, any donation made to our campaign via BigGive.org at this link here will be doubled – yes, doubled!Every donation, big or small, will help us continue to provide: ⭐ Creative spaces for young…

Dear Friends, Although it’s only February, things are already buzzing with creativity and connection at Ark T! Our programmes are in full swing, from Her Space and My Space to the Art Nest and Community Lunches. With successful funding bids, new projects, and inspiring workshops, there’s plenty to share. To our staff, trustees, volunteers, funders,…

🍲 Community Lunch on 3rd February – Everyone’s Welcome! Join us for our next Community Lunch on Monday, 3rd February, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at 242 Barns Rd, Oxford, OX4 3RQ. These ‘pay-what-you-feel’ lunches are all about bringing people together over a delicious meal, fostering connections, and building a supportive community. There’s always a creative…

Dear Friends, This month, our newsletter is filled with invitations to lovely events and spaces.We very much hope that you will be able to join us!Each invitation is a chance to connect, create and celebrate together. We hope to see you soon. The Ark T Team Winter Lights Community Party – You’re Invited!Join us in celebrating 25 wonderful…