STREET ARTS PROJECT is a not-for-profit community group that supports street sleepers, homeless and vulnerable people in Stratford upon Avon.
Many suffer from poor mental health, isolation, early life abuse, trauma and addiction. Homelessness is often a result of many of these issues.
The team at Street Arts Project, consists of professionals who have considerable experience in working with those living with complex issues. We make no judgements and support everyone regardless of their situation or life choices.
It is not a life choice to be homeless!
Street Arts Project is highly reputed for being proactive and independent, enabling us to facilitate appropriate workshops, signposting and referrals.
We battle with negative perceptions surrounding this sector of our community, often due to a lack of understanding / ignorance and engagement.
We frequently hear stories and life experiences that are the direct cause of a downward spiral in life.
Our workshops through music, poetry, theatrical performance and other artistic ventures, are set up to allow those who need to be heard, to share their stories.
With a lack of support around counselling for complex mental health in our society and affordable and effective drug rehabilitation, the difficulties facing those who are vulnerable, are an uphill struggle.
If you would like to learn more about Street Arts Project and the issues we deal with, we would be delighted to offer a presentation.
Knowledge, understanding and engagement breaks down the barriers of fear, negation and isolation.
Outreach
We carry out daily street checks, engaging with our vulnerable community to offer support, compassion, and assessment of issues with a non-judgemental approach.
We provide directly or via Agency referral, emergency food, hot food vouchers, clothing, sleeping bags and blankets, toiletries, and other essential items directly to those in need. Whether it’s a dog jacket, emergency credit for a phone, rucksacks or any other items that makes life easier, we are there to help.
We offer help every day of the week and will signpost those in need to the relevant agencies for support and advice.
Members of the public can contact us with concerns at any time.
Workshops
Street Arts Music is a guitar and lyric writing workshop, helping people to express themselves through creative writing and music and to give them a voice. With the support of professional musicians, people can share their difficult life experiences, addition, isolation or mental health issues. Latest Album link.
Street Arts Theatre, offers media and theatrical training with an opportunity to take part in dialogue, script development and a theatre production. Workshops aim to develop personal and social skills and give access to theatre experience.