Culture Cares Conference 2025

• Extend and update their practice through examples of inspirational work
• Join practitioners and speakers to explore what is making a positive impact on the lives of young people in care and care leavers
• Hear from young people themselves who will be sharing their thoughts and questions with delegates
• Gain an invaluable insight into the lives of young people in care through an inspiring performance that has been co-created with them.

Join us for a powerful day of connection, creativity and conversation, spotlighting the voices and experiences of care-experienced young people. The conference will include a formal welcome and keynote, followed by a choice of breakout sessions led by partners such as Blue Cabin, The Verbatim Formula, Derby Virtual School and Care to Dance. You’ll hear powerful presentations from care-experienced individuals, including Literati Arts, and enjoy an audience with Olympian Fatima Whitbread MBE, who will share her journey and insights. The day will close with a reflective Q&A and a moving final performance from Care to Dance. Full schedule and FAQs available on the Derby Theatre website.