Arts for Recovery in the Community in Stockport

That this House congratulates Arc (Arts for Recovery in the Community) on its 30th anniversary this year and commends the charity for its outstanding work leading arts and mental health work in Stockport; recognises Arc’s vital role in promoting wellbeing and recovery from mental ill-health through the arts while meeting the ever-increasing demand for high quality and personalised creative health provision; commends Arc’s commitment to engaging marginalised groups and offering thousands of people across the North West and beyond an accessible, inclusive and welcoming space; acknowledges Stockport’s significant place in arts and health history; thanks all staff and volunteers at Arc for their unwavering commitment and dedication; and looks forward to the continued growth and impact of Arc in Stockport and Greater Manchester in the years ahead.