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.
We currently have spaces in our Lifelong Learning Programmes!
“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.
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.
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.