About Us
The New Projects Association is a voluntary community association providing free arts activity to enhance creative and cultural experiences for children and young people in the South East of England. Our members are passionate about seeking opportunities for children and young people to develop resilience, confidence, ambition and a sense of adventure that will prepare them for life.
Our team of project leaders consist of qualified teachers and performing arts practitioners currently teaching in (Primary and Secondary) schools and children’s stage schools. We also have industry professionals in our team. All bring experience of working with children and young people.
News
New themes for 2024 performing arts activities are now available… FREE! Our new range of arts content has been carefully chosen to support children’s creative & social development and well-being.
For all children aged 6 – 12 who enjoy a creative challenge! Please follow the link for information and how to book on our next FREE ‘Show in a Day’ generously funded by The Four Lanes Trust
Teach or Volunteer for us! If you can inspire young people through your passion for the performing arts, we would love to hear from you. Contact newprojectsassociation@gmail.com for positions available.
Thanks to all our supporters for their generous funding.
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NPA Projects
Each project is created in response to feedback from schools, parents, children’s groups, community partners and local artists. Every project is unique, each with a different duration and theme. You may like to read about our projects – see our facebook page!
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and the well-being of children and young people is our number one priority. All NPA members, project leaders, project assistants and chaperones have up to date enhanced CRB checks.
Aims of the group
• To provide support for young people (aged Early Years – 18) in the South East of England to engage in a broad range of performance arts and cultural activity.
• To support performance opportunities for young people in local community events and festivals.
• Support will be open to all; NPA operates on a fully inclusive policy.
• To enable young people to perform together with confidence and to experience high levels of enjoyment.
• To provide the opportunity for young people to take leadership roles within project activity.
• To promote participation and performance through local community activity and drawing upon local community expertise; i.e. local artists and arts organisations.
Testimonials
Students‘ comments
• “I got to do a solo – something I really wanted to do”
• “It was the best day in my heart and when I was on stage I wanted to burst with happiness. I really hope I can do it again.”
• “It was fun and the teachers were very kind”
Parents’ comments
• “Such an amazing opportunity – thank you!”
• “Awesome!!”
• “A really fabulous experience. My child is beaming!”
Headteacher and school staff:
• “Thank you so much for the FREE workshops, they were thoroughly enjoyed by all children and staff.”
• “A range of activities were included to ensure that all children could access each workshop and contribute.”
• “The workshop leader was amazing, she engaged well with all the children and encouraged them all to participate.”
• “The workshops were well suited to the different age groups.”
Donate to one of our projects
We welcome donations for our 2024 artist in residence projects taking place in Basingstoke!
Please email us at newprojectsassociation@gmail.com and one of our group will contact you.
Want an NPA project in your school or community?
Do you have an event, school book day or arts week planned? Do you have a great idea but need funding and specialist leaders to deliver? NPA provides workshop leaders at no cost to your school or community group.
NPA welcomes conversations with schools and early years settings that are looking to enrich children’s creative development.
