Our objectives
Vision
We believe in a world where all people with learning disabilities will have access to the creative arts. We seek to promote wellbeing and eliminate social exclusion, isolation and prejudice.
Mission
Using visual and performing arts, Rowan endeavours to provide a safe, creative and enriching environment where adults with learning disabilities, under the direction of artists, craftspeople and volunteers, can grow artistically, as well as in their abilities, confidence and self-esteem – all vital ingredients for independent living, health and wellbeing.
Rowan is committed to:
- Approaching life as an adventure, with humour, passion, optimism and fun
- Sharing our passion for bringing art and people together
- Fairness and equal opportunities based on respect for all people
- Doing good for the whole – our students, staff, community and society
- Providing a safe, caring, nurturing, inspiring and creative environment
- Championing personal development, innovation and excellence
- Encouraging friendship and a sense of belonging
- Sustainability and acting in an environmentally friendly and ethical way
- A social enterprise model that produces financial returns and social impact
Our activities
Rowan is a vibrant, independent, registered charity providing an arts centre and forest school for adults with learning disabilities.
Since 1984 we have offered a safe, creative, and enriching environment where the arts are used as a tool to bring people together and tackle social exclusion. We develop the skills and potential of our students while improving their happiness, health and wellbeing. We also deliver much needed respite to families and carers.
Rowan provides a range of creative workshops in:
- Woodwork
- Ceramics
- Textiles
- Mixed media
- Drama
- Music
We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, for 50 weeks a year. We arrange regular trips to theatres, museums and exhibitions to explore art and culture further.
In 2020 we launched Rowan Rangers, our new forest school which enables students to be creative and connect with nature.
