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Arc Creative Wellbeing Centre

We have unrivalled experience in the development of high impact, bespoke support programmes for people at all stages of recovery.
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Create, connect and feel better through wellbeing programmes, public art classes and creative wellbeing events at Arc at Hat Works, Stockport www.Arc-Centre.org - We offer members of the public with a creative interest the opportunity to learn new practical skills.
- We offer artist training, venue hire, opportunities and resources to develop practice in socially engaged settings.
- We offer commu

nities the opportunity to experience, design and co-produce inspirational arts events which build capacity
and change perspectives about where they live.
- We offer vulnerable adults & young people structured programmes of support, helping them on a journey through recovery to wellbeing and independence.
- We offer health partners and commissioners a specialist service which uses the unique power of the arts to support recovery from mental ill health. Arc Centre, Hat Works
Wellington Mill
Wellington Rd S
Stockport
SK3 0EU

23/06/2026

Small contributions can make a BIG impact! So next time you by a pot of tea and think you're not really making a difference to our work, think again, as 97% of our 300+ adult wellbeing programme participants reported improved wellbeing!

And visiting the cafe isn't the only way you can support us - donating, fundraising, attending a class, pledging a gift in your will, even sharing this post to raise awareness - all go a long way.

Visit our website to find out more about Arc and how you can support us. https://arc-centre.org/support-us

22/06/2026

Our lovely Lydia is moving on to have adventures across the world, so we’re looking for a motivated Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator to help grow Arc’s profile, expand our reach, and create meaningful opportunities for volunteers across our services. The deadline to apply is Sunday June 28th at 23:59.

Following our incredible volunteers winning the King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025, this is an exciting time to join our small, dedicated team and play a part in making a real difference to people’s lives and Arc’s legacy.

We’re looking for a motivated Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator to help grow Arc’s profile, expand our reach, and create meaningful opportunities for volunteers across our services.

If you’re a ‘can do’ person with excellent people skills and experience in inspiring, training or supporting volunteers – we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply at https://arc-centre.org/were-recruiting-volunteer-and-engagement-coordinator/

21/06/2026

Mini-makers, crafters and art lovers aged 3+ are invited to join us for our Saturday Art Club this weekend! More than just cutting and sticking, we plan fun activities than build new skills, collaborate with others, celebrate holidays and local artists.

🏘️ Design a paper craft mini street based on a one you know or one from your imagination!
🦋 Painted Butterflies
🌸 Decorated Paper Bag - paint a paper bag with summer flowers, to take your artworks home in

Drop in from 11:00-15:00 on the last Saturday of each month (except August and December). We ask for a charitable donation of £3pp to take part in everything from those who can afford it. Coming along to our regular events, spending money in the cafe and shop or making a donation supports our work providing life-changing programmes for people experiencing mental health challenges.

Hat Works Cafe is open serving food, snacks and drinks including summer specials, and the Hat Works Museum is open for visitors.

For more information about Arc or the centre, visit www.Arc-Centre.org/arc-at-hat-works

16/06/2026

A huge thank you to visitors, volunteers and sellers of our Handmade at Hat Works makers market on Saturday. We raised over £1000 to support our work with people experiencing mental health challenges, and it was fun too!

If you didn't know about it, you can sign up to our mailing list via the link to hear about it next time. https://bitly.com/ArcMailingList

You can also shop some Arc-made products online at https://arc-centre.org/arc-centre-online-shop/ or visit the shop Thu-Sat, 10:00-16:00.

14/06/2026

Join us for Arc's Big Quiz and Retro Games Night hosted by our amazing volunteer Carl and helped/hampered by his glamourous assistant Lydia! Expect a fun and friendly evening to help raise vital funds for Arc. You can expect:

⚡️ A high-energy quiz
🎨 Creative challenge rounds
🎮 Retro games (on a Nintendo SNES!)
🌽 Corn hole
🎟 A raffle
🎶 Live music
📛 Badge-making
🍰 Cake, drinks and plenty of chances to win prizes!

Whether you come with a full team, a couple of friends, or on your own, you’ll be very welcome! This is a relaxed, social evening and we’ll help solo attendees join a team, so it’s a great way to meet new people while supporting our meaningful and necessary charity.

Thursday, July 23rd from 18:00
Buy your ticket at https://url-shortener.me/MZ0G

Suggestions for team names in the comments...?!

13/06/2026

Handmade at Hat Works is OPEN! We're here until 15:00 with makers galore, new Arc-made products, new cafe specials, artist demos, plus Hat Works Museum is open too!

12/06/2026

Our Summer Handmade at Hat Works event is tomorrow, Saturday, June 13th! Join us for a day of creativity, community, and handcrafted treasures at our much-loved market of makers. Discover unique gifts, beautiful art and locally made goodies, all under one roof. Plus, if you're one of the first through the door you'll get a free ice lolly!

Made to make a difference: from studio to shop: a new collection of Arc products will be available! All products in our shop have been made by participants on our ‘Creative Enterprise’ programme, a follow-on pathway for wellbeing programme participants who aspire to develop their own commercial artistic practice or want to give back to the charity.
All proceeds from our shop sales go back into funding Arc’s creative programmes, transforming lives through creativity.

Visit us for:

🔨 A range of wares from some of Stockport’s most inspiring makers
💡 The return of some of our ‘Creative Enterprise’ makers
👋🏾 Live art demonstrations such as ceramicist Annette Naor Hilton who will be showing us how to create a textured dish in a pottery mould
☀️ Summer specials in our café
👒 Hat Works Museum Gallery of Hats and Factory Floor is open for visitors
❄️ Free ice lollies!

Drop in between 10:00 and 15:00 for all this! Find out more on our website at https://arc-centre.org/handmade-at-hat-works-summer-market-2026

11/06/2026

Mini makers, crafters and art lovers aged 3+ are invited to join us for our monthly Saturday Art Club! More than just cutting and sticking, we plan fun activities than build new skills, collaborate with others, celebrate holidays and local artists.

Drop in from 11:00-15:00 on the last Saturday of each month (except August and December). We ask for a charitable donation of £3pp to take part in everything from those who can afford it. Coming along to our regular events, spending money in the cafe and shop or making a donation supports our work providing life-changing programmes for people experiencing mental health challenges.

Hat Works Cafe is open serving food, snacks and drinks including summer specials, and the Hat Works Museum is open for visitors.

For more information about Arc or the centre, visit www.Arc-Centre.org/arc-at-hat-works

10/06/2026

Big cheers to Craig and Dom from Enterprise Mobility for popping by Arc last week with a fantastic donation! Your kindness will help us support even more people in Stockport who are facing mental health challenges. Huge shoutout to our local MP, Navendu Mishra, for spreading the word about us. As a small charity, having the backing of local businesses means everything.

Craig’s first visit left a real impression: “Today I had the pleasure of visiting Arc and was blown away by what they have created. From the café to the arts studios, the facilities are fantastic, but what really stood out was the sense of community, positivity, and purpose that runs throughout the organisation. The café was especially impressive. Warm, welcoming, and full of friendly faces. Arc is doing incredible work, and I’ll definitely be back, bringing colleagues and customers with me for meetings and to experience it for themselves.”

Thank you for being part of our community Enterprise Mobility. We'd love to connect with other local businesses - if you's like to make a difference in Stockport, please get in touch. https://arc-centre.org/support-us/become-corporate-supporter/

08/06/2026

If you're a fan of handmade, art and crafty makes, not only is our very own Handmade at Hat Works on this Saturday, you'll be pleased to know that there are 2 other amazing fairs in Stockport on the same day!

Arc Creative Wellbeing Centre @ Hat Works - Join us for a day of creativity, community, and handcrafted treasures at our much-loved Handmade at Hat Works art fair! Discover unique gifts, beautiful art, locally made goodies, summer specials in the cafe and artist demos – all under one roof.

Stockroom Stockport's super-cool set-up of Print and Zine-makers - "an opportunity to learn about zine and print culture, take part in workshops and even pick up a bargain from one of many traders."

The Makers Market Stockport out in the lovely Market Place "Bringing together independent artisans, makers, performers and businesses across the North West and Midlands."

Get planning your route! https://maps.app.goo.gl/jrLUrp6cNmzhXCyS7

Address

Arts For Recovery In The Community, Hat Works, Wellington Mill
Stockport
SK30EU

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

+441614807731

Website

http://www.Arc-Centre.org/

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