Impact of culture
CDCEP is here to create more opportunities for culture to change lives for the better across County Durham. We’re a diverse collective of experts working in and passionate about the cultural sector in County Durham.
Sharing knowledge
Culture also improves the financial health of the NHS. It is estimated that heritage visits have saved £200million through a reduction in GP and psychotherapy appointments.
Changing Lives
As representatives of culture in County Durham, it’s important that we are as representative of our cultural community as possible. We always welcome new members, perspectives and ideas.
The beauty of our coastline, hills and dales and out remarkable city, together with our Christian heritage, our history of hard and dangerous work in mines, in engineering, at sea and in farming communities, is celebrated and remembered through our art, theatre, music, museums and events.
Engaging communities
A catalyst, we can help potential partners and collaborators, including community groups, local authorities, government departments, hospital trusts, schools and colleges or charities to engage with cultural providers and organisations to develop and deliver impactful projects that change lives.
A collective approach
As representatives of culture in County Durham, it’s important that we are as representative of our cultural community as possible. We always welcome new members, perspectives and ideas.
The beauty of our coastline, hills and dales and out remarkable city, together with our Christian heritage, our history of hard and dangerous work in mines, in engineering, at sea and in farming communities, is celebrated and remembered through our art, theatre, music, museums and events.
