National Portfolio Organisation (NPO)

We’re delighted that Inspire is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), receiving regular funding to build on our successful programme of cultural events for children and young people. We first became an NPO in 2018, and we are thrilled that we remain part of the National Portfolio in 2023-2026, receiving £504,599 of funding each year.

We will:

deliver an exciting programme of cultural activities and events in key libraries across the county for children and families
deliver a range of performing and digital art projects for young people with disabilities
create additional cultural opportunities in Nottinghamshire’s four Levelling up for Culture Places; Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood.

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Watch our NPO end of year trailer to find out what exciting things we got up to throughout year 5 of our funding:

Take a look at how you can join in...

Bright illustrated images of yellow tent with shadowed outlined of crowd holding arms in the area. With blue flowered wellington boot, guitar, trumpet, maracas and sunshine to the right. In text 'A fun family concert for ages 5-11'

Arts & Culture

Family Concerts

Fun and accessible musical experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Relive the summer warmth at our Fantastic Festivals family concert this season.

Illustrated Luna with orange dungarees, blue stripey top and brown curly hair stands in the foreground holding maracas in each hand. In the background a man, Dad, sits on a stool holding a guitar and mum holds a tambourine above her head.

Arts & Culture

Family Theatre in Libraries

Our new programme for December to March includes Hansel and Gretel, Boxed In and Luna Loves Library Day - The Musical!

Arts & Culture

The Magical Major Oak: Autumn and the Falling Leaves

Be transported once again to the legendary land of the Magical Major Oak!

Arts & Culture

The Big Draw 2023: Time to Connect

This year, The Big Draw will help join 6 nature and heritage sites across the county in the form of a brand-new art trail!

Reading & Libraries

I Am A Creator

A brand-new project providing high quality arts opportunities for people of all ages to explore their creativity,

Arts & Culture

Little Creatives

Unleash your little one's inner artist!

Arts & Culture

Magical Missions!

A playful and interactive practical session to join Marian on a magical mission which takes us far away from Sherwood Forest! In association with Nottingham Playhouse.