Applications open now! Wandsworth Council is looking for an inspiring, collaborative and community‑minded organisation (or consortium) to lead the Creative Health Network for the next two years. £20,000 Commission.
This is a brilliant opportunity to help shape the future of creative health in the borough, support local practitioners, champion inclusive practice, and build on the energy of our London Borough of Culture year.
If you’re passionate about the power of arts, culture and creativity to support wellbeing — we want to hear from you!
What’s This Opportunity About?
We’re commissioning a lead partner to coordinate and grow CHIC Wandsworth (Creative Health Inclusive Community) — our borough-wide network for creative health practitioners, arts organisations, community groups and health partners.
You’ll drive the network forward through:
- Quarterly training sessions on topics like safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, anti‑racism, access and inclusion, and creative health evaluation
- Networking and peer learning spaces that bring practitioners together
- Championing and connecting brilliant local partners
- Sharing best practice, resources and sector updates
- Running a bi‑monthly newsletter
- Maintaining a light-touch online knowledge hub
- Organising an annual Creative Health Network Forum
- Supporting light-touch evaluation and learning
You’ll play a key role in making Wandsworth a place where creative health is visible, valued and thriving.
Who Should Apply?
- We’re looking for organisations, collectives or consortia who:
- Have a strong track record in creative health or related practice
- Are embedded in Wandsworth’s communities
- Champion equity, anti-racism and inclusive practice
- Have experience with training, facilitation or network development
- Can bring people together, energise a community and grow participation
How to Apply
Applications close at midnight on Friday 20 March 2026.
Please submit your application as one single document (PDF or Word) to: [javascript protected email address]with the subject line: CHIC WANDSWORTH PROPOSAL
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview as part of the selection process.
Download the Full Brief
The detailed commission brief — including scope, deliverables, assessment criteria and submission requirements — is available as a Word attachment.
Help Shape the Future of Creative Health in Wandsworth
This is a unique chance to lead a vibrant borough-wide network, support creative practitioners, and help embed creative health at the heart of our communities.
We can’t wait to see your ideas!