OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT
Northlight Arts Centre is a Community Interest Company based in Leeds, dedicated to increasing access to arts and creativity through exhibitions, workshops, and inclusive cultural programmes.
We provide welcoming spaces where people can explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with others — whether they are new to creative activity or developing their practice.
Serious about art, open to all.
This principle guides our approach, ensuring high-quality artistic activity sits alongside a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels able to take part.
What we do
Deliver free and Pay-As-You-Feel creative sessions
Offer affordable workshops, exhibitions, and cultural events
Support local artists through opportunities to exhibit and teach
Work with partners to reach people who may face barriers to participation
Create welcoming environments that encourage connection and wellbeing
Why it matters
Access to creative activity can support mental wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connections. At Northlight, we see how creative spaces help people feel more confident, develop new skills, and build meaningful relationships.
Our approach is simple — create a supportive environment where everyone feels welcome to take part.
Working with our community
We work with local organisations and partners to ensure our programmes remain inclusive and responsive to community needs.
Support from the Royal Voluntary Service helps sustain some of our Pay-As-You-Feel sessions, keeping them accessible to those who may face financial barriers.
Each year, we support Irish History Month alongside the Irish Arts Foundation and work with the Arts & Minds Network to mark World Mental Health Day — recognising the role creativity plays in supporting wellbeing and cultural connection.
LOOKING AHEAD
We are committed to growing our community programmes, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to provide accessible creative opportunities across Leeds. Creativity has the power to bring people together, nurture confidence, and enrich community life — and we are proud to play a role in making this possible.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
