About Hope On Prescription
Our Mission
Hope On Prescription CIC delivers creative, community-based workshops that use poetry and expressive writing to support mental health, emotional resilience, and human connection. Rooted in hope and creativity, every session aims to uplift, empower, and inspire people to reconnect, with themselves and their community.
Our organisation was created with the community at heart, combining the healing power of words with the strength of togetherness. We’ve also produced Dartford’s first-ever poetry festival, Where the Light Begins, and are now taking our Writing for Wellbeing programme into local schools to nurture creativity and emotional literacy from an early age.
The Founder and Creative Director Jemma Burgess is passionate about showing how creativity can be therapeutic, empowering people to express themselves, rediscover hope, and connect with others.
“I feel connected to other people, which is hard for me, but felt gentle and nice. I love poetry — it makes me feel hopeful and notice the positives more.” – Sandy
Our Writing for Wellbeing sessions provide a safe and inclusive space for adults (18+) to:
- Boost mental wellbeing and self-awareness through creative expression
- Reduce isolation and build meaningful connections
- Celebrate every voice, no writing experience needed
- Access workshops that are adaptable and inclusive for diverse needs and abilities
Jemma Burgess Poet & Creative Producer | Previous Creative Events
BBC Radio Interview with Rough Cut Collective.
Immersive theatre 'The Land of The Jumblies' produced and performed by Jemma Burgess at the Wise Words Festival, Canterbury.
Immersive theatre 'Once Upon a Time' directed and performed by Jemma Burgess at the Wise Words Festival, Canterbury.
Rough Cut Collective collaboration with Canterbury Laureate, Lemn Sissay, performance took place at The Canterbury Cathedral.
Immersive theatre 'Once Upon a Time' directed and performed by Jemma Burgess at the Wise Words Festival, Canterbury.
Poetry and drama workshop created and facilitated by workshop facilitator Jemma Burgess at The City Sound Project, Canterbury.
Immersive theatre 'The Land of The Jumblies' directed and performed by Jemma Burgess at the Wise Words Festival, Canterbury.
Rough Cut Collective collaboration with Canterbury Laureate, Lemn Sissay, performance took place at The Canterbury Cathedral.
'I Am Theatre' poetry written and performed by Jemma Burgess at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford.
Help Hope Happen
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and provide our community with creative health workshops and events. Your generous donation will help fund our mission.
