Home from HOME
Our community programme Home from HOME delivers long-term creative projects with young people and adults within community settings across Manchester. Working closely with housing associations, grass roots and third-sector organisations to ensure that our work reaches communities that may not have a high level of cultural activity. Through our projects we want to improve health and wellbeing, reduce isolation and promote access to art and culture. We strive to build long-term relationships with our local communities and co-create work that authentically tells their stories and amplifies their voices. Throughout the year their work is shared within community venues and at HOME, and our Home from HOME groups decide what they want to see within their communities.
Home from HOME delivers activity in Gorton, Hulme, Moss Side, Wythenshawe and North Manchester.
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For more information, or to get involved, please email creativeengagement@homemcr.org
Home from HOME - Hulme Women
A creative space for women who live, work and play in Hulme & Moss Side.
We host free fortnightly sessions at Ascension Church where we write, we act, we speak, we explore, we imagine. We turn the ordinary into poetry, the unspoken into drama, and our lived experiences into art. Sessions are fortnightly on Fridays 18:00 - 20:00, newcomers are welcome, and no experience or skills are required.
Upcoming 2026 dates:
9 / 23 Jan, 6 / 20 Feb, 6 / 20 Mar
Location : Ascension Church 282 Stretford Rd, Manchester M15 5TQ
Home from HOME – Gorton Women
A creative space for women who live, work and play in Gorton.
We host free fortnightly sessions at Gorton Central where we drink tea, we chat, we craft and connect. A welcoming and open space to meet people, be part of a creative community and dream up magical arts projects. Sessions are fortnightly on Thursdays 10:00 -12:00, newcomers are welcome, and no experience or skills are required.
Upcoming 2026 dates:
8 / 22 Jan, 5 / 19 Feb, 5 / 19 Mar
Location: Gorton Central, Highmead St, Manchester M18 8PE
Home from HOME - Moss Side Powerhouse
A creative space for young people based in Moss Side & Hulme.
We have worked in partnership with Moss Side Powerhouse for the last 3 years, where we host regular creative programmes. At Powerhouse, these include filmmaking, visual arts, mural design, and theatre.
Upcoming in 2026:
Black History Artworks & Displays
Taster sessions 12 & 13 Feb 10 weekly sessions – Mondays 16 Feb – 20 April 16:00-18:00Professional local artists will lead a 10-week visual arts project engaging young people to explore local black history and culture of Hulme and Moss Side. Young people will produce new artworks and displays to be exhibited at Moss Side Powerhouse.
Spray Paint Mural Design
10 weekly sessions – April-June TBC
A professional mural artist will lead a 10-week spray paint and mural project, allowing young people to make their mark on the Powerhouse venue.
These programmes are free to attend, and participants will also be invited to join trips to the theatre, cinema and gallery at HOME.
To sign up, please email Powerhouse’s Youth Team at youthteam@msmpowerhouse.org.uk
Location: Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse, 140 Raby St, Manchester M14 4SL
Home from HOME - Gorton HideOut
A creative space for young people based in Gorton. We have worked in partnership with Gorton Hideout for the last 3 years, where we host regular creative programmes. At Hideout these include theatre, stage combat, circus skills and content creation.
Upcoming in 2026:
Gorton Young Company at Gorton Library
Mondays 17:00 - 18:30 / Age 12–16
A brand-new theatre group giving young people the opportunity to develop confidence, build teamwork skills, and experiment with acting, improvisation, and stagecraft – all while having fun and making new friends.
Location: Gorton Library, 27 Garratt Way, Manchester M18 8HE
Gorton Youth at HideOut Youth Zone
Wednesdays 17:30 -19:00 / Age 14-19
Six-week projects exploring different areas of the arts and trying out new creative skills. Upcoming projects focus on filmmaking and content creation, culminating in a short film.
Location: HideOut Youth Zone, 1 Queens Ave, Manchester M12 5PX
Gorton Dance at HideOut Youth Zone
Coming soon... Giving young people the chance to explore movement, dance, and performance in an exciting, creative, and supportive environment.
These programmes are free to attend, and participants will also be invited to join trips to the theatre, cinema and gallery at HOME.
To get involved please email sam.beagley@homemcr.org for more information