“Bright Shadow is joy and it brings joy!”

Welcome to Bright Shadow! We are a creative organisation where people living with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high quality art.

Older adults happily dancing as confetti rains down, creating a joyful atmosphere.

image credit: Jen Holland

Zest Groups

Zest group sessions bring outstanding artists together with people with dementia and supporters to explore ambitious creative projects.

You don’t need to have experience of being creative to enjoy them.

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Zest participant creating waves with ribbons of cardboard

image credit: Andrew Hayes-Watkins

Zest at Home

Professional artists bring creativity shaped to your individual needs into the heart of your own home.

You don't need to have experience of being creative to enjoy them.

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A Zest at Home participant sat at a table with a loved one

image credit: Jen Holland

Volunteering

Could you unlock a world of creativity for someone with dementia?

We're looking for volunteers from across Kent and Medway.

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A female volunteer smiling, sat down between two older women

image credit: Jen Holland

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Find out more about our creative programme

Our Creative Programme

Understand the impact we have on our communities

Our Impact

Read about our collaborations with leading dementia advocates

Our Advocacy

“Bright Shadow is joy and it brings joy!”

Zest Groups

Zest at Home

Volunteering

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Our Current Funders and Supporters