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imagine if was founded in 2015 to instigate real change in people’s lives through the arts. The company is run by founding Artistic Director, Francesca Joy and is based in Leeds.
imagine if has a strong track record of working in prisons nationally and with prison leavers in the community, with the main geographical focus being across Yorkshire. We have worked in 26 prisons across the UK and USA, having engaged with over 9,000 prisoners and continually supporting prisoners when they are released into the community, for as long as individuals require support.
We have demonstrated that theatre is a powerful tool that can be used to reach out and connect with people from all areas of society. The theatre we create is based on the world around us comprising real stories from real people. We aim to create work that is inspiring, entertaining and unashamedly honest for intimate audiences.
imagine if has a strong track record of working in prisons nationally and with prison leavers in the community, with the main geographical focus being across Yorkshire. We have worked in 26 prisons across the UK and USA, having engaged with over 9,000 prisoners and continually supporting prisoners when they are released into the community, for as long as individuals require support.
We have demonstrated that theatre is a powerful tool that can be used to reach out and connect with people from all areas of society. The theatre we create is based on the world around us comprising real stories from real people. We aim to create work that is inspiring, entertaining and unashamedly honest for intimate audiences.
Contact
Address
Seven Hills Business Centre,
South Street,
West Yorkshire,
LS27 8AT,
United Kingdom
Work Tel. No.
07495 645 412
chesca@imagineiftheatre.co.uk
In Brief
Charity Number
1160935
No. of Paid Staff
2
No. of Volunteers
2
Does the organisation involve volunteers with experience of the criminal justice system?
Yes
Primary Field of Work
Arts
Custody or Community
Custody
Community
Organisation type
Voluntary and Community Sector
Regions
Yorkshire and the Humber | West Yorkshire (Met County) | Wakefield | Bradford | Leeds | Kirklees | Calderdale | South Yorkshire (Met County) | Sheffield | Rotherham | Doncaster | Barnsley | North Yorkshire | Hambleton | Selby | Scarborough | Ryedale | Richmondshire | Harrogate | Craven | North Lincolnshire UA | North East Lincolnshire UA | Kingston upon Hull, City of UA | East Riding of Yorkshire UA
Fields of Work
Advice & advocacy | Arts | Attitudes, thinking and behaviour | Employment | Holistic services | Lived experience involvement | Lobbying & campaigning | Media | Mental health | Mentoring & befriending | Personal development | Relationships | Research & academia | Through the gate | Training | Volunteering
People you work with
Men | People on a short sentence | People on remand
Prisons
Doncaster | Downview (YOI) | Durham | Hatfield | Holme House | Hull | Humber | Leeds | Lindholme | Moorland | New Hall (YOI) | Onley | Peterborough | Wealstun | Wetherby (YOI)