About

We use creativity to work on generating agency and power, so that those we work with can work towards tackling 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

Opportunity: Home Truths Recipe Project

We are seeking expressions of interest from creatives with skills in illustration and/or graphic design to collaborate on a community heritage recipe book project. We want to print a run of the recipe book by mid-December 2025 for residents in Blackwell parish and to have access to a digital version too.Please submit your interest by Midday 27th October. Further details and how to apply are in the application pack below.

Application Pack

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!