Local care provider backs theatre programme reaching hundreds of young people

The picture above features Cllr Rob Waltham (left), Sunil Kapil - managing director at Kapil Care Homes and Cllr John Davison (right) at The Baths Hall.

A programme giving North Lincolnshire residents opportunities to perform, learn new skills and build their confidence has secured new backing from Kapil Care Homes [https://kapilcare.co.uk/].

The local company is sponsoring Scunthorpe Theatres’ community participation programme [https://www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk/participation/], delivered by North Lincolnshire Council, helping to fund performances, creative projects and more opportunities for residents to get involved both on stage and in the audience.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is a brilliant example of a successful local business investing directly in opportunities for North Lincolnshire residents.

“More than 200 people have already been involved in the programme, building confidence, developing new skills and experiencing everything that taking part in the arts can offer.

“Kapil Care Homes has been a generous supporter of Spotlight and this expanded partnership will help the council and Scunthorpe Theatres open up even more opportunities.”

Since being launched in 2022, the programme has supported more than 200 people to take part in the arts, including many who may not previously have had the confidence or opportunity to do so.

Alongside developing performance and creative skills, participants say the programme has helped them make friends, become more confident and improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, said: “This sponsorship will allow us to continue creating the best possible experiences for local people over the coming months, both as performers and audience members.

“We are grateful for this generous and continued support.”

Kapil Care Homes’ support builds on its sponsorship of Spotlight, Scunthorpe Theatres’ annual celebration of local talent.

Sunil Kapil, managing director, Kapil Care Homes, said: “We are proud to continue supporting Scunthorpe Theatres and the brilliant opportunities it creates for people across North Lincolnshire.

“We have seen the confidence, enjoyment and sense of belonging that taking part can give people. Supporting the wider programme means even more residents will be able to experience those benefits, whether they are performing themselves or enjoying a show as an audience member.”

Kapil Care Homes operates three residential care homes in North Lincolnshire and has supported a range of local community initiatives.

Further details about forthcoming opportunities through Scunthorpe Theatres’ community participation programme will be announced shortly.