OUR STORY

Bee Enchanted CIC was formed in 2020 to deliver inclusive creative wellbeing and participatory arts programmes across the North East.

Bringing together movement, creativity and community, our work supports individuals to improve confidence, reduce isolation and enhance both mental and physical wellbeing.

💛 WHAT WE DO

We deliver a range of inclusive sessions and projects that combine movement, creativity and connection.

Our work includes community dance, creative wellbeing sessions and participatory arts programmes, designed to be accessible for people of all abilities and backgrounds.

👥 WHO WE WORK WITH

We have extensive experience working with a wide range of groups, including:

Women experiencing anxiety, stress or low confidenceOlder adults at risk of isolation or reduced mobilityAdults with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)Stroke survivors rebuilding confidence, coordination and independenceDisadvantaged and hard-to-reach communities

🌱 OUR EXPERIENCE

We have delivered a range of projects across the North East, supporting individuals through creative and community-based approaches.

Our work focuses on:

Reducing social isolationImproving wellbeing and quality of lifeSupporting independence and confidenceCreating safe, inclusive and supportive environments

✨ PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

We are proud to have delivered a number of impactful projects, including:

Forever Dance
A movement-based programme for people aged 55+, supporting mobility, confidence and social connection. This project was supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Fire & Flow
A female-focused programme combining movement, breathwork and creativity to support women’s mental health, particularly those experiencing anxiety or grief.

Digital wellbeing sessions
Funded through DCMS and the National Lottery, providing accessible online sessions and wellbeing resources to support both physical and mental health.

🤝 OUR APPROACH

Our work is inclusive, adaptable and person-centred.

We create welcoming spaces where individuals feel safe to take part, build confidence and connect with others. Through creativity and movement, we support people to express themselves, improve wellbeing and feel part of a community.

👤 LEADERSHIP

Bee Enchanted CIC is led by Penella Bee, a dancer and choreographer with over 16 years of experience in participatory arts.

Penella founded the organisation to increase access to creative opportunities within the community, recognising the powerful impact the arts can have on wellbeing, confidence and connection.

Through her work, she supports individuals to grow in confidence, develop new skills and feel empowered through creative expression.