The Nottingham Centre for Photography and Social Engagement was founded on 4th June 2019 to support individuals who are excluded from formal routes into photography - whether due to financial barriers, life circumstances, or entering the field later in life.

We provide access to photography education, resources, and community practice for people across Nottingham, with a focus on removing barriers and fostering creative confidence. Our work serves a wide demographic, including young people, career changers, and lifelong learners, and is designed to engage those who feel disconnected from traditional photography education or cultural participation due to age, gender, ethnicity, income, health, or other forms of exclusion.

Our activities include affordable or fully-funded workshops, talks, exhibitions, and a resource-sharing scheme. We also run monthly social events to support peer learning and connection - both for the wider community and as part of our dedicated group for women photographers, which promotes inclusion and visibility. These programmes create accessible opportunities for community engagement, learning, and volunteering through photography.