Art for a Cause 2026

Art for a Cause 2026: Celebrating Strength & Resilience

We are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Art for a Cause competition!

The 2026 theme, Strength & Resilience, invited those across the care sector to reflect on the powerful, everyday realities of caring for others. Through art, writing, and music, entrants explored questions such as:

• What does strength look like in the world of care?
• How does resilience show up in the everyday moments that matter most?
• Where do you find the courage to keep giving, supporting, and caring?

The response was truly incredible. We received a wide range of thoughtful, emotional, and inspiring entries that showcased not only creativity, but the deep compassion and dedication that exists within the care sector.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part. The team thoroughly enjoyed reviewing every submission and were genuinely blown away by the talent, passion, and honesty behind each piece.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

This year’s competition was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:

• Casson Consulting – Writing Category
• Autumna – Art Category
• Care Choices – Music Category

Each sponsor carefully reviewed the entries within their category and selected the winners. We are incredibly grateful for their support in helping us celebrate creativity across the care sector.

Meet the Winners

Writing Category Winner

Halyna Kozheurova – Care Assistant, Vida Grange
Entry: Feel The Warmth

Halyna’s piece stood out for its deeply reflective and thought-provoking nature. It explored themes of love, compassion, and mercy in a way that directly engaged the reader, encouraging personal reflection. The writing painted a vivid and meaningful picture of care, blending emotional depth with powerful storytelling, leaving a lasting impression.

Click Here To Read Halyna’s Winning Entry

Art Category Winner

Lauren Marwood – Registered Nursing Associate, Vida Healthcare
Entry: Their Life in Your Hands

Lauren’s artwork was recognised for its powerful and moving portrayal of care. The piece beautifully captured the responsibility, strength, and humanity at the heart of caregiving. Its emotional impact and striking visual message made it a truly deserving winner.

Lauren’s Winning Entry:

Music Category Winner

Kelly Sheeran – Lifestyle Lead, Bucklesham Grange Care Home
Entry: Love Falls

Kelly’s original song was a heartfelt and touching tribute to the care sector. Through both lyrics and melody, the piece expressed the compassion, dedication, and emotional depth involved in caring for others. It resonated strongly and stood out as a beautiful representation of care in action.

Click Here To Listen To Kelly’s Winning Entry

A Final Thank You

Once again, thank you to everyone who entered and supported this year’s competition. The creativity and talent within the care sector is truly inspiring, and it has been an honour to celebrate it.

We will be contacting the winners directly to arrange their prizes, and their work will also be featured across our social media channels and in our end-of-month newsletter.

We look forward to seeing even more incredible entries next year!