Empowering Through the Arts
Creativity for Wellbeing, Connection, and Change
At ID Derby CIC, we believe creativity belongs to everyone.
We offer Arts Therapies and Creative Wellbeing initiatives that support mental health, emotional wellbeing, inclusion, and community connection through the transformative power of the arts.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to creating accessible and inclusive spaces where individuals can express themselves freely, build confidence, process experiences, and feel a sense of belonging.
We view creative expression and art-making as a fundamental human right — not a privilege.
Our neurodivergent-informed and trauma-aware approach recognises the importance of being seen, understood, and valued for who you are. Through therapeutic and creative practice, we support children, young people, adults, and communities to reconnect with themselves and others in meaningful and empowering ways.
What Our Therapy Can Support With
At ID Derby CIC, we offer creative and therapeutic support for children, young people, adults, and families. Our neurodivergent-informed and trauma-aware approach can support individuals experiencing:
Anger and frustration
Anxiety and overwhelm
Attachment difficulties
Autism and ADHD related challenges
Behavioural challenges
Bipolar disorder and mood fluctuations
Bullying experiences
Building resilience and coping strategies
Creative expression and self-discovery
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
Emotional regulation difficulties
Family breakdown or change
Friendship and relationship challenges
Gender dysphoria and identity exploration
Grief and loss
Identity and self-expression
Isolation and loneliness
Life transitions and change
Low mood and depression
Low self-esteem and confidence
Masking and emotional exhaustion
Mental health and wellbeing support
Neurodivergent burnout
School anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Children, young people, and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
self-harm and self-injurious behaviours
Sensory processing difficulties
Selective mutism and communication anxiety
Social communication difficulties
Stress and burnout
Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
LGBTQ+ identity, inclusion, and support
We Also Support
Neurodivergent children, young people, and adults
Children and adults with additional needs
Young carers
Care-experienced young people
Alternative provision students
Individuals struggling in mainstream education settings
Parents and families seeking therapeutic support
Schools and organisations looking for wellbeing interventions
People in recovery and recovery pathways
Voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations through referrals and partnership working
Our Principles
At ID Derby, our work is guided by a set of core principles that shape everything we do. These reflect our commitment to inclusive, creative, and person-centred practice.
We believe in:
Inclusivity and accessibility
Creating welcoming spaces where everyone can engage in therapeutic arts, regardless of background or experience.
Creativity as a human right
Supporting the belief that creative expression is essential to wellbeing and should be available to all.
Empowerment through the arts
Helping individuals recognise their strengths, build confidence, and explore their experiences through creative processes.
Safe and supportive practice
Providing a secure, contained, and respectful environment where emotional exploration can take place at a comfortable pace.
Collaboration and connection
Working alongside individuals and communities to build meaningful relationships and shared understanding.
Ethical and responsible practice
Operating with honesty, care, and sustainability, ensuring that all surplus is reinvested into community benefit as a CIC.
Neurodiversity-Informed Practice
At ID Derby CIC, many of our therapists and staff identify as neurodivergent themselves. This lived experience is not something we see as separate from our work — it is part of the strength, empathy, creativity, and understanding we bring into every therapeutic relationship.
Our team understands that neurodivergence is not something to be “fixed”. Instead, we recognise and support the unique ways individuals experience the world, communicate, process emotions, learn, and connect with others.
Because many of our practitioners have personal insight into autism, ADHD, dyslexia, sensory differences, and other neurodivergent experiences, we are able to create therapeutic spaces that feel safer, more accepting, and genuinely understanding.
Within the therapy world, this is part of our specialism.
We understand that traditional approaches do not always work for neurodivergent individuals. That is why we offer creative, flexible, and person-centred therapeutic approaches that honour each individual’s needs, strengths, identity, and way of being.
Our Vision
At ID Derby, our vision is rooted in the belief that even as a small organisation, we can create meaningful and lasting change. We are a small company with a big purpose—driving social impact through creative, person-centred therapeutic support that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
Founded in 2024 by Rae and Rosemary, ID Derby began as a shared commitment to making creative therapies more accessible across the community. Since then, our growth has been a testament to that commitment, shaped by dedication, collaboration, and a deep belief in the power of the therapeutic arts.
We imagine a world where every person feels valued, heard, and supported; where every voice is met with empathy, and every need is approached with creativity, care, and understanding. Through the therapeutic arts, we aim to support recovery, build resilience, and nurture wellbeing in ways that are deeply human and transformative.
As a social enterprise, we are committed to reinvesting into our work and community, ensuring that what we do continues to grow in reach and impact. Our approach is compassionate, creative, and grounded in collaboration—working alongside individuals to support journeys that feel authentic and meaningful to them.
At ID Derby, we believe that small organisations can make a big difference, and that every step of the journey holds the potential for connection, growth, and positive change.