About Mothers in Crisis
In 2022, enJOY arts received funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund and the L&Q Foundation (formerly Trafford Housing Trust) for a new creative heritage project “Mothers in Crisis: Then and Now” in Trafford, Greater Manchester. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, this project focuses on mothers’ experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid was cited as the biggest crisis the world has experienced since World War II. Focusing on experiences from WWII and comparing and contrasting this to the pandemic, “Mothers in Crisis: Then and Now” looked at how mothers responded and adapted, showing resilience in times of crisis.
We worked with mothers of all ages from across Trafford, to share their experiences and re-story what happened in the pandemic, placing it in a context of resilience as they learnt about the experiences of mothers in the past. Mothers shared their voices, made their mark, and captured living history.
We worked with artists and volunteers and creatively explored heritage in new and exciting ways. We worked in partnership with Stretford Public Hall (SPH), People’s History Museum (PHM) and the Working Class Movement Library (WCML), and the project culminated in a performance, exhibition and this digital archive.
Funders and partners
This project was delivered in partnership with Stretford Public Hall and People’s History Museum and made possible through the support of National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the L&Q Foundation.