ATFC was founded as a registered charity in 2016. This followed several successful years of offering Art Therapy in primary schools by our founder Tim Anders. 

ATFC was established to provide children with the emotional support they need at school in a world where mental health issues are increasingly prevalent. In 2016 we began by offering therapy sessions to 30 children in 9 primary schools across London. We appointed our first staff member in 2017 to support the ongoing expansion of our services and we are now providing therapy to 180 children a week in 32 primary schools.

In future, we will look to continue to expand our provision in London primary schools, but also further our offering where possible to schools outside London. Every year, demand for our services grows and we will always strive to provide therapy to every child in need to support them through the challenges they face.