About Us
“We want to create life-long involvement in the arts by engaging, entertaining and educating people in the Sunderland and South Tyneside.”
What do we do?
Since launching in 2014, we’ve been working across Sunderland and South Tyneside to connect local communities with exciting, accessible opportunities to get involved in arts and culture.
Our goal is to build a lasting legacy—where more people not only enjoy the arts, but feel confident to lead their own creative activities. We aim to increase participation, spark more creativity, and support communities to develop and run their own sustainable events and workshops, even beyond our involvement.
We’re also committed to learning as we go—reflecting on what works, sharing insights, and helping others to do the same.
10 years of The Cultural Spring
In 2024, we celebrated our 10th anniversary
Find out more about the impact The Cultural Spring has had on communities since 2014.
Meet the Team
Meet the people behind the scenes—championing creativity, supporting communities, and making it all happen.
The Cultural Spring Charity
The Cultural Spring Charity was set up support and expand our work. Find out more about the charity and its trustees.
Evaluation and Impact
Read about the impact of our work in our Evaluation and Impact section, which includes case studies and external evaluation reports.
Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to building a more inclusive and representative programme. Read about how we’re challenging ourselves and taking action on diversity and inclusion.