Explore our Evaluation Hub – uncover the journey, impact and lessons learned through Children’s Capital of Culture.
Foundations and Impact
How did Children’s Capital of Culture begin, and what has it achieved? Explore the ideas that shaped the programme, how it developed, and the overall impact it has had on Rotherham’s community. From early manifestos to lived experiences, this section captures the journey and change created along the way.
Creative Learning
Our Creative Learning programme has worked with schools, colleges and partners to increase access to arts and cultural opportunities in Rotherham, empowering children and young people as active change-makers. These reports and films bring to life the creativity, curiosity and imagination that this work has inspired across the borough.
Traineeships
Discover how our traineeship programme supported young people to build skills, confidence and pathways into the cultural sector. This report shares how the programme was designed and delivered, alongside reflections from trainees on their personal growth and development.
Heritage Producer Project
Explore the impact of our Heritage Producer Project, where young people worked across Rotherham’s wards to collect and celebrate the diverse stories and lived experiences of local people. Our Heritage Producers have helped create a lasting legacy for future generations and this report showcases the creativity and community spirit at the heart of the project.
Main Events
What made some of our biggest events successful? From concept to delivery and key learnings, these reports capture every stage of our large-scale, cultural events – exploring audience engagement and the impact on the wider Rotherham community.
Cultural Partners
Co-production is at the heart of our programme, and this section showcases the collaborative projects led by our cultural partners. Together, we created and delivered meaningful cultural events and experiences that inspired pride across Rotherham – these reports reflect the collective impact of this work.
Creative Skills
Discover shared learning from our work with our Youth Employability Study Group consortium, highlighting practical approaches to building more inclusive and accessible routes into the creative sector. This toolkit brings together ideas and strategies that cultural organisations can use to break down barriers and create new opportunities for young people.