Impact & Learning

“The parades are always excellent and a great start for the live bands. Unbelievable that these events are free. They are amazing for us to bring the children and for them to experience all of the street theatre and music” – Local resident

“The workshops help people to feel more engaged with the community, makes you feel proud” – Workshop participant

“We had our own ideas and everyone did their own thing. We were all encouraged to have ownership and pride in our work” – Legacy Group workshop participant

Key learnings

• Community Engagement – Participants noted that they had met new people through attending the workshops and met people that they would now regard as friends. Most participants also strongly agreed that taking part had forged links between different age groups beyond the Coronation event.
• Creative Arts Engagement and Skills – The project’s creative workshops played an important role in promoting creative arts engagement and skills development among participants. Engaging in the activities had a positive impact on participants’ confidence levels. and contributed to a boost in their self-esteem.
• Wellbeing – The project demonstrated significant positive impacts on both individual and community wellbeing, with the combination of workshops and the Coronation event contributing to a sense of connection, inspiration, and improved mental health. Volunteers noted that the opportunity to support the event positively impacted their wellbeing and encouraged them to feel like a valuable member of the community.
• Bridging Divides – Year of the King acted as a bridge that connected different segments of the community. Workshop participants and event attendees consistently emphasised meaningful interactions across different age groups. Participants also highlighted the value of collaborating with people with disabilities, noting that it provided them with a better understanding of their experiences.