About us
Creativity. Connection. Wellbeing.
Arts & Minds is a creative wellbeing organisation within Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT). For over 20 years, we have been supporting people across Leeds to improve wellbeing, build confidence and connect with others through creativity.
Working alongside individuals, communities and partners, we create opportunities for people to explore their creativity, build relationships and support their wellbeing. Arts & Minds is proud to be supported by Leeds Mind, helping us strengthen connections between creativity, mental health and community wellbeing across the city.
You do not need to be artistic to get involved. Creativity is for everyone. Whether you’re trying something new, rediscovering a creative interest, or simply looking to meet people and connect with your community, Arts & Minds offers welcoming opportunities for everyone.
For more than two decades, we have championed the power of creativity to bring people together, support recovery and help people thrive.
‘Arts & Minds, building a more creative, connected and mentally healthy Leeds’
What We Do
Creative sessions and events
We run creative sessions, events and projects where people can:
- Try creative activities
- Meet new people
- Build confidence
- Find out about creative opportunities
- Opportunities Across Leeds.
Through our regular eBulletin and newsletter, we share information about arts, culture and wellbeing opportunities happening across Leeds.
We help people discover creative activities, community events, and opportunities to get involved.
NHS In-Service Projects
Through are creative grants programme, and in-service Art Volunteers, we work with teams across Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to create opportunities for people using mental health services to take part in creative projects and activities.
