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At Purple Patch Arts, we use our unique Purple Patch Approach to support learning-disabled people to thrive and to be heard.

Our approach uses creative activities, inclusive learning methods, and creates safe, social environments where everyone is empowered to express themselves, and to engage with, and understand, themselves, other people and the world around them.

We listen to learning-disabled people, shape our work around their wants and needs, and support them to become powerful advocates for themselves and their community.

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“It makes you happier when you’re learning at Purple Patch”

– Lifelong Learning Programme participant

Who We Are

We believe that being engaged with the world is key to leading a full, happy and well life. Every year, we work with over 200 learning-disabled adults and young people, using our creative, joyful and inclusive approach to support them to thrive and to be heard. 

Through our innovative approach, specialist staff team and inclusive values, we work towards our vision of a world where learning-disabled people are empowered to reach their potential, and our Purple Steering Group ensure that we are always moving in the right direction for our participants. 

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What We Do

Whether we’re exploring new topics in our Lifelong Learning Programmes, supporting people through change in Move On Up, bringing the wider world to life in Beyond Ramps, or making new discoveries with the Purple Research Group, learning with Purple Patch is always fun, creative and hands on.

Our Work

How We Do It

At Purple Patch Arts, we do learning differently. We use creative, arts-based and multi-sensory approaches combined with inclusive and accessible teaching methods to bring ideas to life. Our supportive environments encourage self-expression, reflection, and empowerment. 

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Why We Do It

We make magic together. We see the impact of our work on a daily basis, in the increased wellbeing, confidence, independence, life skills and social connections of our participants and the ripple effects that has for their families, carers and wider communities. 

Our Impact

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We have 15 years’ experience pioneering inclusive and creative learning opportunities for learning-disabled people in Yorkshire. Your support can help us go further and reach more people with our innovative work.

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William

I’ve learnt lots of new things, and I look forward to what we’re doing each week. I’m happy that I’m part of a group and am able to be myself at Purple Patch.

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Megan

The best bit is seeing a sense of achievement in the participants as they learn, have fun and become more confident and independent.

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John

If I didn’t have a bursary I wouldn’t be able to come, and I’m so glad that I can. It makes me happy to be part of the group.

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Alex

Purple Patch Arts is one of the most innovative, creative and inspiring organisations we have had the pleasure of working with.

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Diane

Purple Patch is a very supportive, nurturing and caring environment. Staff are good at knowing and adapting to people’s needs and helping them to progress.

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Linda

The connection you create with people is what really makes this job great; knowing that what you do could make someone’s day a little better.

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To celebrate our 15th Birthday in October 2024, we hosted ‘The Purple Patch Approach’, a day of interactive workshops and expert insights, to encourage other organisations to use our approach in their work to involve, inspire and engage learning-disabled people.

You can now watch our video about the day and ways to get involved:

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Charity number: 1178031
Company number: 07047385
Registered office: Hillside Enterprise Centre, Beeston Road, Leeds LS11 8ND

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