Reconnecting, Reflecting and Recharging: Impact Arts Team Day

Wed 29th April 2026

When a lot of our work happens flexibly and remotely, there’s nothing quite like coming together in person. Our recent Impact Arts team day was a valuable opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and strengthen the relationships that sit at the heart of everything we do.

Held at The Boardwalk, the day brought colleagues together from across the organisation to focus on our shared purpose – our why, our culture, and the impact we’re making in communities.

We were grateful to be joined by John H. McKendrick, who opened the day with a powerful and thought-provoking session on poverty in Scotland. His insights offered a sobering reminder of the challenges many people face, while reinforcing the importance of the role Impact Arts plays in tackling child poverty through creativity, opportunity, and support.

As well as looking outward, we also took time to look inward. Reaching the midpoint of our five-year strategy gave us a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come, what we’ve achieved together, and where we want to go next. Conversations throughout the day explored what our organisational culture means in practice, what The Impact Arts Way truly looks like in our day-to-day work.

The highlight of the day came from our incredible Youth Collective, who led a series of creative workshops. Their energy, insight and leadership were a powerful reminder of why participation, creativity, and youth voice are central to everything we do. It was a moment to step back, get creative, and reconnect with the core of our mission.

Throughout the day, a few key themes stood out; collaboration, checking in with one another, celebrating difference and authenticity, and importantly, making space for laughter along the way.

Moments like this are vital. They strengthen our sense of connection, reinforce our shared values, and remind us that behind every project and programme is a passionate, committed team working together to make a difference.

We left the day feeling proud, of our work, our impact, and each other, and energised for what comes next.

Impact Arts is a community arts charity based in Scotland. Since 1994, we’ve been delivering creative arts and support programmes for children, young people, adults, families, and older people who are facing disadvantages or barriers to progress in life. Our mission is to tackle inequalities, address poverty, and transform lives through art and creativity.  

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