Creating magic in learning

What we do

Delight is a leading arts-based learning charity, dedicated to creating lasting change for children affected by disadvantage. Our vision is to provide equal opportunity for every child to thrive both in their school years and beyond. Since 2014, we have positively impacted thousands of children through our innovative arts-based learning approach.

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Programmes

Delight programmes offer equal access to arts-based education for all children, whatever their ability or background, and deliver strong Continuing Professional Development.

Creative Schools

Delight is an Arts Award Centre and Artsmark Partner. We support primary schools to embed Arts Award into day-to-day learning and Artsmark into their school vision.

Teacher Development

Developing teachers’ confidence, skills and enthusiasm for the arts underpin all Delight programmes. We support teachers in embedding arts-based learning in school and their wider teaching practice.

Impact

We track the progress of children and teachers participating in our programmes and are proud to have industry-leading research on the impact of arts-based learning.

Delight team

At Delight, our team is a vibrant and dynamic group, each bringing unique skills and expertise. What sets us apart is our genuine warmth and unwavering passion for making a meaningful difference. Together, we craft magical creative experiences, fuelled by our shared commitment to transforming lives.

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Blog

What are the arts?

The umbrella of ‘the arts’ covers a wide range of creative media, practices, professions, and cultural experiences. In our programmes, we break this down to

Ella Breen July 21, 2022

Delight programmes in action

It is so rewarding to see the impact of the work we do in person, and an important reminder of why we do what we

Ella Breen April 26, 2022

A Fun Day Filming For Delight in Shakespeare

A great resource for Delight’s programmes are the instructional videos which support the teachers with in-school delivery. I went along to the filming of the

Ella Breen November 30, 2021

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"It's my favourite thing of the whole year!" Teac

"It's my favourite thing of the whole year!"
Teacher, Delight in Shakespeare

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As we begin wrapping up for the year we're excited

As we begin wrapping up for the year we're excited to be preparing for next year's programmes! We're working on resources we can't wait to share.

We would like to thank all of our supporters for their continued help. Your support helps make it possible for us to continue our work and work with even more children and teachers.

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"I think that I am one of the best storytellers in

"I think that I am one of the best storytellers in the world now.”
Child, Delight in The Woods

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Delight programmes are designed to ignite long-las

Delight programmes are designed to ignite long-lasting change in the lives of the children we work with.

In our latest blog, we celebrate Ella, an enthusiastic Year 4 pupil who found inspiration in our Rainforest Retreat programme, took her learning home and transformed her bedroom into an enchanting Rainforest exhibition, involving her entire family in the process 🦜

Read the blog via the link in our bio 🔗

@paintbox_project #DelightinArt #RainforestRetreat #DelightCharity

Our Delight in the Woods schools are excited to in

Our Delight in the Woods schools are excited to invite families to an open classroom over the coming weeks. Parents will be amazed to hear about the children's magical adventures at Box Hill.

The children have used their powers as The Best Storytellers in The World to help their new friend William and along the way they have used their imaginations to tell their best stories!

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Costume donations call out! We are an arts educat

Costume donations call out!

We are an arts education charity working to deliver high-quality arts-based learning programmes – supporting children's creative development, learning and well-being.

We are looking to gather costumes suitable for ages 9 to 11 for our Shakespeare programme and are looking for...

Fairy wings
Gold cloak or green cloaks
Green felt hats
Black bow ties
White shirts
Sailor’s hats

To donate please get in touch with us at info@delightcharity.org.uk

Today, childern from Chandlers Field Primary Schoo

Today, childern from Chandlers Field Primary School, family members and teachers visited @wattsgallery to see the children’s fantastic exhibition of stunning artworks! It was wonderful to welcome Walton Charity to this special event, thank you for your generous funding to help make this programme possible.

#ThankYou #DelightinWatts @paintbox_project

Introducing our new Rainforest Retreat fully Teach

Introducing our new Rainforest Retreat fully Teacher-Led Programme! Unlock creativity in your class, improve visual arts skills and enrich topic knowledge. Perfect for all levels, our programme empowers teachers to deliver this exciting creative learnng scheme of work with confidence.

Contact us to find out more and register your interest.

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Get involved

Would you like to create a positive impact? Reach out to us now and be a part of our journey in transforming young lives through the arts.