Sound ON

In partnership with South Essex Homes

Sound ON is a creative partnership between Elevator Arts and South Essex Homes that gives children living in temporary housing the space to express themselves, build confidence, and find joy through creativity.

Sound ON offers weekly creative sessions led by professional artists, designed to support children aged 6-11 years whose families are living in temporary accommodation. The project uses storytelling, drama, and hands-on creative arts to help children explore emotions, develop communication skills, and experience the power of imagination in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Latest News
Sound ON: Reflecting on a Creative Year and Looking Ahead
Sound ON: Reflecting on a Creative Year and Looking Ahead

Sound ON is back! After a joyful year of storytelling, crafts and puppet-making, our partnership project with South Essex Homes returns this September.

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Sound ON: Empowering Young Lives Through Creativity
Sound ON: Empowering Young Lives Through Creativity

We’re thrilled to kick off the new year by returning to South Essex Homes’ Chaucer House with Sound ON, a project dedicated to supporting children and young people living in temporary accommodation. Through creativity and connection, Sound ON provides a vital outlet during challenging times.

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Super Summer with Sound ON
Super Summer with Sound ON

Summer holidays are a time of joy and relaxation for many, but for children and young people experiencing homelessness, it can be a challenging period. That's where projects like Sound ON come into play, using creativity to support mental health and wellbeing while fostering essential communication skills.

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Finding our superpowers
Finding our superpowers

Sound ON was back over the Easter break with South Essex Homes working with super young people!

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Sound ON for imagination
Sound ON for imagination

Stories of mermaids, space, Christmas & mysterious characters on fantastical adventures bringing our Sound ON project to an end.

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“These sessions provide a much-needed break from the stress of temporary accommodation. They offer children the chance to make friends, express themselves and share their feelings through creativity.”
— Sarah Gallagher, Resident Engagement Team Leader at South Essex Homes