“I enjoyed all sessions and activities but one of my favourite was when I made a portrait of my mum using sticks, stones and leaves. I will definitely make another one this weekend.”
– Outdoor Creative Play Participant
Help us fund Outdoor Creative Play at Elder Park this summer
Tackling inequalities and addressing poverty
Almost nine in 10 children are living in poverty in some areas of Glasgow and 37.6% of children in Govan are living in poverty according to Action for Children.
At Impact Arts, we’re on a mission to tackle inequalities and address poverty across Scotland through art and creativity. One of the ways we do this is through Outdoor Creative Play.
This programme is designed to provide creative, therapeutic support to children who need it most, offering them a summer to remember.
To make this project happen, Impact Arts needs your help to raise £3,500 by the end of June 2025.
What is Outdoor Creative Play?
Connecting children with nature
Outdoor Creative Play is designed to spark the imaginations of children, and instill a love of nature, playing outside, and making friends.
What children will enjoy 🎨
In this programme, children have the opportunity to:
- Create abstract sculptures from organic material
- Build birds’ nests and dens in Elder Park
- Take part in forest treasure hunts
- Engage in storytelling and painting with mud
- Enjoy a nutritious meal
- Play outside and learn about nature
- Make friends with other children
Your donation will help us bring more laughter and play to these children’s summer holidays.
Who is this for?
The children we support
This Impact Arts programme is for primary school children aged 5-11 in Govan who are:
- living in poverty
- experiencing hardship or trauma
- struggling with behavioural difficulties
- have low mood, anxiety or low levels of physical activity
- or struggling to making friends at school
Your support will enable us to provide crucial support to children experiencing hardship and give them a summer filled with creativity and fun in nature.
The positive impact of Outdoor Creative Play
Outdoor Creative Play has shown significant positive outcomes for children participating in the programme:
- 81% of children increase their confidence
- 75% of children improve their physical health
- 84% of children improve their communication skills
- 64% of children develop stronger relationships
This programme also provides vital support for families during the long summer holidays. It offers twice-weekly sessions where parents and caregivers can rest assured their children are engaged in enriching activities and provided with nutritious meals.
For families unable to afford summer activities or holidays, this programme offers a meaningful and enjoyable alternative.
The benefits extend beyond the summer months, too. When returning to school…
- 80% of children progress in classroom learning
- 100% of children increase time spent playing with peers
- 80% experience enhanced wellbeing, as reported by both teachers and pupils
Give a child a summer to remember
Outdoor Creative Play at Elder Park
This summer, we need your help. Every contribution made, big or small, will help us work towards our target to be able to provide children with a summer of fun.
Make your donation before the end of June 2025 to make a difference to children in Govan.
Chat about Donating
Got any questions about our fundraising campaign?
If you have any questions about our fundraising campaign, we would love to hear from you. To speak to a member of the Impact Arts Development Team, please contact development@impactarts.co.uk.
