Platform Thirty1

About

We use creativity to work on generating agency and power, so that those we work with can tackle any societal, environmental, political, personal or cultural problem that is important and impactful to them, their family and/or their community.

Our core principles:Creating change: striving to make a positive differenceBeing context specific: proud to be rooted in people and placeHaving integrity: doing the right thingUnapologetically authentic: considerations for the complexities and qualities at play

Platform Thirty1 is a women-led organisation working across the arts, culture, community and education sectors in the East Midlands.

Core Strands

Domestic abuse refuges

At The Kitchen Table a holistic programme of individual and collaborative activities, aiming to build a stronger sense of self and sense of belonging in women and strengthen the workforceBraveART a project for children to have fun, develop skills and build new relationships through creativity. Term-time weekly sessions and arty party holiday activitiesThe Art of Escapism Supporting survivors of domestic abuse to create new visual sanctuaries that they can get lost in whilst making

Sector development

Creative Women's Network building connections, capacity and connection for freelancers in the creative and cultural industriesLean On a professional development programme for self-employed women in the community and creative sectorsBlack Shale a local cultural education partnership connecting the arts, education and community sectors in Amber Valley and Bolsover (Derbyshire), aiming to improve children and young people’s access to cultural education

Ex-industrial communities

We Are Greater Creative a multile-year change project with co-created, community-led participatory strandsCreative Neighbours unlocking interests and creative talent to develop skills and confidence through volunteeringHome Truths unlocking and capturing working-class history and co-creating outputs with volunteer residents of Blackwell Parish

Get Involved

Opportunity: Lean On

AN INVITIATION
We want women* in arts and culture to be thriving, meaning they feel fulfilled by their work, financially resilient, actively supporting others in the sector, and are part of connected communities that benefit from arts and culture.Are you curious about what you’re
really capable of? Do you feel yet to achieve your aspirations?Are you ready for a shift in mindset
and/ or skills to become the woman you know you can be?Curious? Watch our Lean On film hereRead the pack below and you can find the application form here

Application Pack

Artist/Maker Brief:
Re-Create The Streets Visual Interpretation

Greater Creative are looking to work with an artist/maker to work with us on our live community history project ‘Re-Create The Streets’ that runs until the end of October 2025.The succesful applicant will create a visual interpretation of the street ‘back in the day’ that is driven by authenticity rather that centred from artistic freedom

Download Brief

Event: Creative Women's Network

You're invited to join us for our monthly gathering of Creative Women in business. Whether you're an artist, writer, creative practitioner, or simply someone who appreciates creativity, this network is for you!