About Us

“Bright Shadow is essential for people like me. Learning and being seen and valued are so important. Enabling those with a diagnosis to live with quality and dignity.”

Gill - Bright Shadow participant

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Serving Kent and Medway, we use the power of the arts and creativity to enable people living with dementia - and those who give care - to live happy, healthy lives.

We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t.

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We know creativity plays an essential role in people with dementia and their supporters living happy, healthy lives.

People with dementia, family members, expert artists and other professionals are all part of co-creating our ambitious artistic work.

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Our trademark Zest Groups, wider creative programme, and our training and resources for organisations seeking to be dementia inclusive, are all rooted in our passionate belief in authentic relationship-centred care.

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We provide dedicated support to people with dementia and their supporters.

We celebrate the joy, imagination and resilience of every individual, regardless of our challenges. We believe in the power of creative expression to enhance lives, create meaningful connections and challenge stereotypes.

Bright Shadow is more than an arts organisation. We are advocates, champions and allies. We amplify the voices, abilities and unique stories of this remarkable community.

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Bright Shadow Policies

Use the links below to download Bright Shadow's key policy documents. Click on each one to download it as a PDF. We review these regularly; if you have any questions about any of the contents, feel free to get in touch with us.

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Safeguarding
Compliments, Complaints
Fair Access
Advocacy
Impact