Connecting communities through history, heritage, arts and culture.

About Past Present Possible

Past Present Possible is a Community Interest Company (CIC) creating imaginative arts, culture and heritage projects that bring people together through shared stories, local history and creative participation. Working with communities, artists, organisations and cultural partners, we transform history and shared experiences into creative events, performances, exhibitions and participatory projects that celebrate place, identity and belonging.

What we do

Community Arts & Heritage Projects

We design and deliver creative projects rooted in local history, identity and shared experience — from festivals and performances to workshops, oral histories and public art.

Creative Community Engagement

Our work is developed collaboratively with local residents, schools, community groups, artists and cultural organisations to ensure projects are inclusive, meaningful and place-based.

Events & Cultural Experiences

We create engaging experiences that encourage people to connect with local heritage, celebrate overlooked stories and imagine positive futures for their communities.

Why we do it

We believe culture has the power to bring people together, strengthen communities and create lasting pride in place. Our projects help people reconnect with their histories while creating new stories for the future.

We've got news 

Developing ideas for BBQ67/27: 23rd July 2026

We were delighted by the positive atmosphere throughout the evening and by the feedback we received afterwards. Many people commented on how inclusive the session felt, the opportunity it provided to meet new people and make connections, and how it encouraged everyone to start thinking creatively about what the festival could become. It was fantastic to see so many conversations taking place, ideas being shared, and new collaborations beginning to emerge. The momentum is really starting to build, and we're excited to continue developing these ideas together over the coming months.

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