What Matters to Us
At Flourish Arts Network CIC (FAN CIC), our purpose is simple:
To bring people together in welcoming ways that support wellbeing. We do this through creativity, nature and community.
As a not-for-profit, we exist to create community workshops and events that make a real difference to people's lives, especially those who face barriers to accessing creative opportunities.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
We provide welcoming, safe spaces where people can engage in arts and gardening. Through creative expression, skill-building and community connection, we enhance mental wellbeing while growing a sustainable and inclusive environment.
Our vision is to enrich individuals and our local community of Castle Point by cultivating creativity and reconnecting people with the arts and natural world.
Our values are the roots that help us grow in the right direction, shaping how we create, how we connect and how we care for our community (and our planet).
Creativity
Growth
Empathy
Community
Sustainability
Our Story
Flourish Arts Network CIC was founded by sisters Natasha and Amanda, local artists and teachers who know first-hand how creativity and nature can boost wellbeing and bring people together.
That’s why they created Flourish Arts Network: a not-for-profit community organisation offering affordable workshops that support wellbeing, build connection and help people "flourish".
Meet the Team
We're small but mighty! Our team consists of highly qualified and experienced professionals, who all share a passion for community wellbeing. Together, we bring a mix of creative skills, practical experience and professional expertise to support our mission.
Amanda is a qualified arts teacher with years of experience teaching art and horticulture to a diverse range of students, particularly children with SEND and adults facing mental health challenges. She’s passionate about creating inclusive, hands-on workshops where everyone feels welcome to learn, create, and grow.
Natasha is a local artist, printmaker, and qualified teacher with a passion for making creativity accessible to all. She has experience working with children and adults in education, the charity sector, and community projects, especially supporting those with barriers to learning and wellbeing.
Wendy is an experienced HR professional with a passion for community projects and educational engagement. She thrives on connection and collaborating, focusing on creating positive change.
Jordan is a musician who has spent years using music as a tool for connection, healing, and self-expression. With a passion for wellbeing and community, Jordan weaves his experience working in various healthcare environments to support and encourage new positive experiences with sound.
Amanda Davis, Co-Founder
Natasha Davis, Co-Founder
Wendy Cross, Director
Jordan Deer, Director
Contact Us
Reach out to share your ideas or ask about our arts and gardening projects.