Connecting Haringey’s diverse communities using arts as a tool for change.
From 2021 to 2025, we held weekly meetups for people aged 65 to 95 years old at the All Nations well-being group in Karamel on Tuesdays (1pm to 4pm). The older peple who were representative of Haringey’s Caribbean-African and Multiple Heritage communities, took part in Tai Chi/movement, arts & crafts, crochet, games and social activities. A specialist welfare advice officer attended every week to work with individuals in regards to their housing, benefits, inheritance, and other personal situations.
Collage Arts supported the wellbeing group by offering Tai Chi, Painting and Jewellery Making sessions run by artists and practitioners from the Collage Artspaces and Chocolate Factory Artists Network.
Supported by Big Issue Invest, Haringey Warm Spaces and Vibrance.
Now in 2026, we are fundraising to run more workshops and activities for women of colour, Older People aged 50+, LGBTQ+ and non binary people. Alongside this, Collage Voices and Collage Community jointly run inter-generational, multi-faith, and multi-artform projects, under the brand “Community Voices”.
Want to help support Collage Community in 2026 with sponsorship, donation plus gift aid? Visit: Creative Futures – Community Arts Zone or contact preeti@collage-arts.org
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All Nations video below shows the journey taken with the group and culminating in an exhibition at Karamel and recognition of their life skills.
Contact preeti@collage-arts.org to make a referral and more info.
Our Work
Filmmaking and story-telling with the Kurdish Community
Collage Arts has had an active relationship with Haringey’s local Kurdish community members. Recently we invited local people to write and star in 10 short films being prepared as learning resources for ESOL students. Sadly the pandemic halted some of the plan, but watch this space in 2026 as we re-kindle the project with Haringey's Kurdish and Turkish speaking communities and with organisations like Haringey Welcome, we develop learning resources to support settled communities and new arrivals to London.
The story, "Mum, Dade and I", written by Sulin Hasso, features 3 generations of a family navigating the declining health of their beloved grandmother. The actors, a mix of amateur and professional, worked together to produce a series of brilliant films. Despite a difficulty to communicate - due to varying English language skills and a variety of Kurdish dialect speakers involved, the project was a rewarding entry into the world of acting and film-making. This project was made possible with involvement of Anice from the Collage team, and
Windrush Compensation Scheme Infomercials
This is a series of short films providing information on the government-led Windrush Compensation Scheme. The initiative delivers financial compensation to those who suffered losses for not being able to prove their right to live in the UK. We are working with members of the Afro-Caribbean and Commonwealth Country communities, as writers, actors and advisors.
Our films, written by Danielle Elise Moseley, address the miscarriage of justice and explore the psychological experiences of individuals and families who have suffered as a result of the Windrush Scandal. The aim is to encourage those affected, and family members, to claim the recompense they deserve.
Creative Futures
Creative Futures was a project launched during the pandemic to offer a constructive and supportive creative environment for women of colour.
Amongst the many artistic projects on offer, Lockdown Monologues was a standout for all. Local amateur writers, dramaturges and actors were paired with a professional of a similar cultural background to create a monologue inspired by personal experiences. Watch this monologue written by Maxine Griffiths and performed by Donna Berlin.