S1 E1 – Farah Chowdhury & Mairead Duffy: An introduction to WheelWorks Arts

In this episode, Farah Chowdhury, CEO of WheelWorks Arts, and Mairéad Duffy, Chair of the charity, sit down with Tom Thorpe, Comms Officer at Wheelworks Arts (WWA), to provide an insightful introduction to WWA. They discuss their personal connections to art and how it plays a pivotal role in engaging and empowering young people. The conversation also delves into the concerning topic of potential arts funding cuts proposed by the Westminster government and their potential consequences for both WWA and the youth they serve. Farah and Mairéad underscore the urgency of taking action, whether through policy reforms or increased collaboration within the arts community, to safeguard the future of artistic engagement and development among young individuals. This episode sheds light on the significance of art in youth development and the challenges posed by funding cuts.