About Us

Seaglass Collective makes the arts more accessible for adopted children, young people and their families, via projects, courses, training and research.

Many adopted children and young people struggle to take part in mainstream arts activities due to their early life trauma and often complex emotional needs. Established in 2018, and gaining charity status in 2022, Seaglass Collective works in partnership with the highest quality artists and arts organisations to remove barriers to participation, creating safe, inclusive and understanding environments where young people can benefit from all the arts have to offer. From drama, to sculpture, to dance, we provide a range of activities for children aged 8 to 15.

Being an adoptive parent can be uniquely challenging and very often isolating. Our 2023 research, in partnership with

The University of Sheffield and The Art House, evidenced the significant and often profoundly positive

impact arts activities exclusively for adopted parents have, providing respite, peer support, creative skills and joy. We are therefore committed to continuing to provide a range of creative courses for adoptive parents.

In addition to our creative programme, Seaglass Collective offers an in-depth and bespoke training package, which provides the tools for arts organisations, venues and artists to be more inclusive of the adoption community within their mainstream practice.

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