September 10, 2025

Art Is Our Anchor: Creativity Transforms Lives

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The heroes of the Art is our Anchor campaign, Ross, Aelinor and Michael.

For over 30 years, Toi Ora has transformed hundreds of lives through the power of its creative classes.

Now, with the launch of our awareness and fundraising campaign Art is Our Anchor, we are sharing Toi Ora’s impact with Aotearoa.

Meet three of our artists Ross, Aelinor and Michael, with their unique stories. How they found Toi Ora and how Toi Ora gave them the space to find their feet again. Research backs their experience:

Toi Ora creative programmes increase happiness by 52% and reduce anxiety by 48%.

Explore our campaign here.

A special thank you to the Alexander Harlod Watson Charitable Trust for making this campaign possible.

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