NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture
Activity Ideas
Last updated: 26 May, 2026

Festivals in Care and Community Settings

A practical toolkit supporting inclusive and meaningful festival celebrations across care and community settings. Encourages connection, cultural awareness and person-centred engagement through shared celebrations and experiences.

Format: PDF

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Introduction

A comprehensive toolkit designed to support care providers, activity providers and community teams in creating inclusive, meaningful and engaging festival celebrations throughout the year. Developed through collaboration and consultation with NAPA members, the resource includes practical guidance, positive practice ideas and adaptable activity suggestions to help individuals celebrate cultural, seasonal and faith-based festivals in ways that reflect their identities, experiences and preferences. Promotes person-centred approaches that encourage connection, inclusion, creativity and shared celebration across care and community settings.

About this resource

Category

Activity Ideas

Audience

Activity Provider Activity Team Care Home Care staff Day Centre Dementia Friends and Family Group activity Home Care Hospice Intergenerational Learning Disability One to One Volunteering

Topic

Communication Community Culture Diversity Faith Festivals Food Inclusion Music Person-centred Relationships Reminiscence Spiritual Wellbeing