Artsreach is vital in meeting the cultural needs of rural communities across Dorset where access to culture is limited, and public transport networks are poor. With Dorset's population ageing above the national average, Artsreach aims to support the health and wellbeing of its residents by addressing issues such as rural and social isolation and increasing community cohesion through creative and cultural activity.

Artsreach will: - empower volunteers to present cultural events in community venues; - increase access to professional cultural activities for people in rural Dorset; - stimulate community development through engagement with culture; - reduce loneliness and isolation through cultural activity; - support vital community resources such as village halls; - support a diverse range of artists, investing in the cultural sector;