Camphill Village Trust
Vivien Ellis is a part-time Care Support worker at Camphill Village Trust, where Vivien supports adults with learning disabilities at Delrow Community. Vivien is also an Associate Researcher at Canterbury Christ Church University, focusing on arts and health research at The Sidney De Haan Research Centre. Additionally, Vivien is a Solo Vocalist with The Carnival Band and has extensive experience as a Singing & Songwriting Leader at Mental Fight Club. Vivien has a background in early music, having worked with ensembles such as Sinfonye and The Dufay Collective. Vivien holds a Diploma in Adult Health & Social Care, an MSc in Arts and Health, and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Musicology and Ethnomusicology at the University of York.
Camphill Village Trust
Camphill Village Trust supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health problems and other complex support needs. We have 9 urban and rural communities in England where we enable and support over 500 people. We believe that everyone needs purpose in their lives. In our communities, where some people live and others visits for the day, we work in partnership with the people we support to meet's each person's individual needs, aspirations and aim. We run cafés, shops and art therapy studios; bake great bread and make award-winning cheese; create and sell wonderful crafts; get involved in pop-up markets; support urban community allotments and gardens; are a leading exponent of Care Farming and so much more. The people we support are at the heart of these activities. Registered charity number 232403.