Culture Cares Conference 2025

How arts and culture are making a positive impact and creating pathways in the lives of care-experienced young people. 

We invite artists policy makers care sector workers arts professionals and educationalists to join us for our third Culture Cares Conference an incredibly insightful event bringing the cultural and care sectors together for lively conversations presentations and workshops. 

For 2025 we are delighted to welcome Olympian Fatima Whitbread MBE as our guest speaker. 

Co-produced by care-experienced young people this nationally significant event enables delegates to: 

• Extend and update their practice through examples of inspirational work 
• Join practitioners and speakers to explore what is making a positive impact on the lives of young people in care and care leavers 
• Hear from young people themselves who will be sharing their thoughts and questions with delegates 
• Gain an invaluable insight into the lives of young people in care through an inspiring performance that has been co-created with them. 

Join us for a powerful day of connection creativity and conversation spotlighting the voices and experiences of care-experienced young people. The conference will include a formal welcome and keynote followed by a choice of breakout sessions led by partners such as Blue Cabin The Verbatim Formula Derby Virtual School and Care to Dance. You’ll hear powerful presentations from care-experienced individuals including Literati Arts and enjoy an audience with Olympian Fatima Whitbread MBE who will share her journey and insights. The day will close with a reflective Q&A and a moving final performance from Care to Dance. Full schedule and FAQs available on the Derby Theatre website. 

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