Care homes across the country are preparing to buzz with creativity as they get ready to celebrate the National Day of Arts in Care Homes on Wednesday 24 September 2025. This year’s theme, Green, invites care settings to explore the power of the arts to connect residents with nature, sustainability, personal growth and thriving communities.
Coordinated by the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), the annual celebration shines a light on the outstanding creative contributions of people living and working in care settings and the profound impact the arts have on wellbeing. From exhibitions to collaborative instillations, sculptures, nature collages and recycled orchestras, this year’s events are set to be as vibrant and meaningful as ever. “This year’s theme is a celebration of creativity, connection and renewal, ” says Ellie Lucas, Development Officer at NAPA. “Whether its reciting poetry inspired by nature, creating recycled art, or simply sharing green memories, we’re encouraging care settings to explore what ‘green’ means to them, both personally and collectively.”
The National Day of Arts in Care Homes is proudly supported by The Baring Foundation and The Rayne Foundation. Their shared dedication to championing the role of the arts in care homes continues to enable creative practice. Care settings are invited to plan arts activities leading up to and on the day, share their projects online using the hashtag #AICH2025 and showcase the creativity, collaboration and joy that the arts bring to later life. Free activity ideas, planning guides and themed resources are available on the NAPA website. “The National Day of Arts in Care Homes highlights the power of creativity in enhancing lives. At NAPA, we are proud to champion this initiative, which encourages meaningful connections and promotes wellbeing through artistic expression. By supporting care homes in integrating the arts, we can improve quality of life and encourage a culture of innovation and creativity”
. Says Hilary Woodhead, CEO of NAPA. Over the last 7 year’s that the National Day of Arts in Care Homes has been taking place hundreds of care homes have taken part in the national day, sharing their inspiring work and building new partnerships with local artists, schools and community groups. NAPA hopes even more providers will join in this year’s celebration and help to embed the important role the arts play in care and wellbeing.
We’ve created a range of free resources, including activity ideas, templates, and guidance to help care settings, artists and community groups take part and celebrate creativity in care.
You can access the resources here:
Get Involved Pack: https://digital.napa-activities.co.uk/view/884283203/
Activity Ideas Pack: https://digital.napa-activities.co.uk/view/884906400/
National Activity Providers Association
The Professional Association for Activity Providers and Activity Provision
Care providers, artists, families and community partners can register their plans, access resources and get inspired by visiting: https://napa-activities.co.uk/the-national-day-of-arts-in-care-homes-2025 Follow the celebration on social media with #AICH2025 or follow along with the Arts in Care Home’s Facebook page.
About NAPA
The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) is a UK charity that helps care homes and support services provide meaningful, engaging activities. They train and support activity teams so that everyone receiving care can enjoy connection, creativity and purpose in their daily lives.
The Baring Foundation
The Baring Foundation is an independent foundation that supports civil society to advance human rights and promote inclusion, particularly for people facing discrimination and disadvantage. They champion creativity, collaboration and lasting social change.
The Rayne Foundation
The Rayne Foundation supports charitable organisations tackling some of society’s most pressing and neglected issues. Through grants and collaboration, they work to improve mental health in young people, support refugees and enhance quality of life for older people and their carers.
