Creativity, Community and Kindness: Making a Difference at Blessings in Action
Celebrating the people, projects and little moments that bring our community together.
At Blessings in Action CIC, we believe that meaningful change often begins with something small. A welcoming space, an opportunity to try something new, a moment of connection or simply knowing that someone cares can make a real difference to someone's life.
Our work is all about creating those opportunities. Through creative projects, wellbeing activities and community support, we're helping people feel included, valued and connected.
And recently, there's been plenty to celebrate!
Celebrating a National Award Recognition
We're absolutely chuffed to share that Blessings in Action CIC was awarded Runner-Up (2nd place) for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Champion at a national awards ceremony!
To receive this recognition alongside organisations doing such incredible work means a great deal to us. A huge congratulations to the winner, InclusFit, too!
This achievement isn't just about our organisation. It's a reflection of everyone who has supported us, volunteered their time, partnered with us or taken part in our activities.
Creating a community where everyone feels welcome, valued and included is at the heart of everything we do. And this recognition gives us even more encouragement to keep going.
When Photography Becomes a Story
One of our most exciting projects currently taking place is Street View Arts, an Arts Council England-funded creative project in Weston-super-Mare.
Photography has a wonderful way of helping us see the world differently. A familiar street can suddenly tell a new story, and a photograph can capture emotions, experiences and perspectives that might otherwise go unnoticed.
During October, participants explored photography techniques such as composition, the rule of thirds, natural light, shadows and visual storytelling.
With hundreds of photographs now printed, the project is moving into its next creative chapter:
Zine-making!
Throughout November, our wonderful artist Zara will guide participants in turning their photographs into creative publications inspired by Weston-super-Mare, its streets, its people and their experiences.
The beauty of this project is that you don't need to be an experienced artist. It's about creativity, sharing experiences and discovering new ways to express yourself.
Get involved in Street View Arts- next up Zine-making
Our free zine-making workshops take place on 11, 18 and 25 November, with sessions at Weston Artspace and North Somerset Training Hub.
The project will continue to bring different art forms together, building towards a public exhibition at Weston Museum in June 2027.
We're incredibly grateful to Arts Council England and National Lottery players for helping make this creative journey possible.
You can find out more about our workshops and activities on the Blessings in Action website.
📸Understanding ADHD and Stress
Wellbeing isn't always about doing more. Sometimes, it's about understanding ourselves a little better and finding ways to make everyday life feel more manageable.
That's why we're bringing back one of our popular psychology topics this November:
ADHD and Stress – Breaking the Cycle
Living with ADHD, or supporting someone who does, can sometimes feel like navigating a constant cycle of overwhelm, stress and frustration.
This free, psychologist-led online session will explore the relationship between ADHD and stress, why the two can sometimes feed into each other, and practical approaches that may help break the cycle.
Taking place on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 8:00 PM, the session is open to anyone who has ADHD, suspects they might, supports someone who does, or simply wants to understand the subject better.
The workshop forms part of our Calm Together programme, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
We believe that understanding and support should be accessible to everyone, and creating opportunities to learn together is an important part of that.
Visit our website to find out more about our wellbeing workshops.
💛A Little Personal News and a Reminder of Connection💛
Community is also about celebrating the happy moments in one another's lives.
This month, we're delighted to share that both our much-loved Pastor Boat, who leads our weekly online Bible studies, and Lizzie, our lovely massage therapist, have welcomed new babies into their families!
Congratulations to them both. We wish their families lots of love, happiness, good health and, hopefully, a little sleep along the way!
Our weekly online Bible study sessions with Pastor Boat continue every Thursday from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Whether faith is already part of your life or you're simply curious and would like to explore, you're welcome to join. There's no pressure, no obligation and certainly no need to have all the answers.
It's another opportunity to come together, connect and share.
Helping Us Keep Making a Difference
Behind every workshop, creative project and welcoming community space are people who make it possible.
As a community interest company, we rely on the generosity of individuals, local businesses, organisations and funders who believe in what we're doing.
We've recently launched a crowdfunding campaign with a goal of £5,000 to support mental and emotional wellbeing.
This funding will help us continue creating supportive spaces and providing wellbeing activities for people who need them.
From helping people manage stress and anxiety to bringing communities together through meaningful activities, every contribution helps us continue our work.
If you're in a position to support us, we'd be incredibly grateful. Whether it's £2, £5, £10 or something more, every donation makes a difference.
And we completely understand that times can be financially challenging, particularly as Christmas approaches. There's absolutely no pressure to donate.
Simply sharing our campaign with friends, family or colleagues can also help us reach people who might want to support our work.
Because sometimes, a small act of kindness can make an enormous difference to someone else's life.
Looking After Yourself Matters, Too
As we move towards the festive season, it's easy to get caught up in preparations, shopping, celebrations and everything else that seems to come with this time of year.
But amongst all the busyness, we hope you'll remember to make a little time for yourself.
Whether it's taking a walk, spending time with someone you love, trying something creative or simply having a quiet moment, looking after your own wellbeing matters.
If life feels overwhelming, you don't have to figure everything out alone. We have a range of free wellbeing resources available on our website, offering support whenever you need a little extra help.
Together, We Can Make a Difference
From national award recognition and creative community projects to wellbeing workshops and fundraising, everything we do comes back to one simple belief:
Everyone deserves to feel valued, supported and included.
We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of our journey so far. Whether you've attended a workshop, volunteered, donated, shared our work or simply encouraged us along the way, you've helped us create something meaningful.
Thank you for being part of the Blessings in Action community.
Together, small acts of kindness really can create lasting change. 💚
Marta & The Blessings in Action CIC Team
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