Community Focus Inclusive Arts

05/12/2025

A quick reminder that our Winter Exhibition is happening this weekend, featuring an inspiring collection of work by our in-house artists and a chance to buy beautifully hand-crafted festive gifts made by our ARTiculate students.

Saturday 6 December | 11am–3pm
Free drop-in festive workshop
Surprise performances by CF students
Festive Stall with hand-crafted products by ARTiculate students

Sunday 7 December | 12pm–3pm
A relaxed chance to explore the exhibition

Venue:
Friary House, Friary Park
Friary Road, London N20 0NR

We can’t wait to welcome you for a creative and festive weekend.

A big thank you to
for supporting us to make this happen!

05/12/2025

Laurent and his amazing bus paintings. Just a taster of what you can expect at our Winter Exhibition this weekend!! Come on down.

27/11/2025

We’re delighted to invite you to our Winter Exhibition, showcasing an inspiring selection of work created by our in-house artists and ARTiculate students.

On Saturday 6 December, we’ll be open from 11am–3pm, and we’re hosting a special free drop-in workshop where you can create your own festive artwork. Throughout the day, enjoy surprise performances from CF students and explore our Festive Stall, featuring beautifully hand-crafted pieces made by our Articulate students.

We will also be open on Sunday 7 December from 12pm–3pm for anyone who wishes to browse the exhibition at a more leisurely pace.

Venue: Friary House Friary Park, Friary Road, London, N20 0NR

Times:
Saturday 6 December Open from 11am–3pm
Sunday 7 December Open from 12pm–3pm

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a wonderful weekend of creativity and celebration.

Warm regards,
The Office Team

A big thank you to
for supporting us to make this happen!

25/11/2025

NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY!! For full episode click link here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/episodes/17502485-ep-48-fixations-obsessions-or-just-passionate-maria-s-day-trip-what-causes-us-pressure

In Episode 48, we’re thrilled to introduce our newest voice — Dean joins the crew! We dive deep into the world of fixations and obsessions — the good, the tricky, and how they show up in everyday life.

Maria also takes us on a little journey through her recent seaside trip, and we chat about what’s ahead that’s keeping us excited... and what stresses us out!

21/11/2025

Come and see our Community Focus/ ARTiculate stall at the Craft Town Makers’ Market tomorrow!

There will be other amazing stalls, from ceramics to candles, prints, toys, a young crafter’s stall and much more. Perfect occasion to get some unique gifts or just to treat yourself! There will also be tea, coffee, hot chocolate and mulled wine on sale to warm up on a chilly Saturday

Entry is free and it’s on from 11:30-3:30pm, don’t miss it!

20/11/2025

*Please note amended term dates*

Enrol now for Spring Term 2026! Click link below to check out the timetable, including the new Tuesday Parent/ Carer Hub.

https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/timetables

Explore a new challenge in our fabulous Arts classes! For details, email Andrea & Vicky at admin@communityfocus.co.uk or call 020 3743 2326.

14/11/2025

Great to see the new Friary Park wetland getting filled up. Makes the rain worth it! ☔️🌿

13/11/2025

We're hiring freelance art tutors!

Community Focus is looking for experienced and inspiring tutors to deliver inclusive, creative sessions for adults and young people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and other support requirements.

Our tutors help participants build confidence, explore creativity and connect through art.

Current opportunities:

• Monday AM - Ceramics
• Monday PM - Photography Arts
• Wednesday - Fine Art (Beginners)

Apply for the subject that best matches your skills.

Send applications to liz@communityfocus.co.uk

Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 30 Nov 2025

Full details in the job pack: https://communityfocus.co.uk/job-vacancies

13/11/2025

Join Our Board of Trustees!

We're looking for passionate people to help shape the future of Community Focus - a charity all about creativity, community & inclusion.

No previous trustee experience needed - just your skills, ideas and lived experience.

We'd love to hear from you, especially if you have experience in:

- The arts or creative industries
- Fundraising & income development
- Finance & oversight

We strongly encourage applications from disabled, neurodivergent and global majority individuals - our board should reflect the communities we serve.

Apply by emailing: liz@communityfocus.co.uk

Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 7 Dec 2025

Job pack link: https://communityfocus.co.uk/job-vacancies

11/11/2025

Calling all parents/ carers!

We are pleased to be partnering with our friends at Renaissance Legal to offer free webinars:

If you are a parent or carer of a person with disabilities or additional needs you may be concerned about navigating the complicated benefits system the right way.

If you or a family member are considering leaving money directly to a disabled or vulnerable person you can find out how to protect them using specialist Wills and Trusts.

If you would like to find out more about the key aspects of Universal Credit.

Please sign up for the FREE webinars to find out more!

https://www.bornattherighttime.com/parent-carer-training-2/

11/11/2025

*Anti-Bullying Week 2025*

Full episode here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/episodes/18069718