Who We Are
Creative Heritage is a volunteer-led community arts organisation based in the London Borough of Sutton. We bring people together through world folklore, music, dance, theatre, storytelling and creative projects that celebrate cultural heritage and strengthen community connection.
Founded by women with Eastern European heritage and close personal ties to other cultural communities, Creative Heritage began with a passion for sharing the beauty, wisdom and creativity found in traditional arts. Today, our work has grown into a wider programme of weekly performing arts classes, community events, festivals and wellbeing projects for children, young people, families and adults.
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We believe that cultural heritage is a powerful way to build confidence, understanding and belonging. Every child should have the opportunity to know their roots, express themselves creatively, and celebrate the cultures of others around them.
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Through our activities, we support education, creativity, community cohesion and wellbeing, while creating inclusive spaces where people of different backgrounds can learn, perform, connect and feel proud of who they are.
Meet The Team
Mariella Blago
Creative Director, Chair,
Equality & Diversity Officer
Aneta Kokalanova
Stage Manager, Safeguarding Officer, Secretary
Lyubava Drumova
Community Engagement Manager, Treasurer
Rositsa Georgieva
Decor & Costume Manager,
Health & Safety Officer
Kam Narotam
Sales & Marketing Manager,
Indian Community Manager
Oluwaseye Olateru
Volunteer,
African Community Manager
Our Mission
At Creative Heritage, we bring people together through the arts. We celebrate the richness of world cultures through music, dance, theatre, folklore and creative projects that inspire learning, build confidence and strengthen communities.
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We create inclusive opportunities for children, young people and adults to discover their talents, express themselves creatively, and develop skills that support lifelong confidence and wellbeing. By sharing cultural traditions and encouraging collaboration between people of different backgrounds, we help build understanding, belonging and unity within our community.
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While our roots are in Bulgarian folklore, our work embraces the traditions, stories and creativity of cultures from around the world, creating spaces where everyone feels welcome to participate, learn and belong.
Creative Heritage Performing Arts
Creative Heritage runs weekly performing arts classes for children and young people. These sessions bring together music, dance, theatre, storytelling and creative expression in a supportive environment where young people can build confidence, develop performance skills and work collaboratively. We also explore creative work for film and media.
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Our classes are open to children from different cultural backgrounds and are designed to celebrate creativity, encourage self-expression and create a sense of belonging. Through regular training, rehearsals and performance opportunities, participants grow not only as young performers, but also as confident members of the community. Find out more about our weekly classes here.
Bulgarian Folklore Choir "Maghiya"
Creative Heritage began with Bulgarian Folklore Choir “Maghiya”, which was founded in October 2019 as a recreational singing group for children of Bulgarian origin.
Since then, Maghiya has grown into a children’s and community choir with junior members of mixed heritage, aged 7–16, as well as adult singers. The choir celebrates Bulgarian folklore through both authentic and modern arrangements, while helping children learn about cultural celebrations, customs and traditions.
Through singing, acting and performance, Maghiya supports children to build confidence, develop their vocal and stage skills, and connect with cultural heritage in a creative and joyful way. The choir has presented original musicals on local stages in Sutton, won regional and international awards, and has taken part in festivals, concerts and community events across London. Learn more about "Maghiya".
Our Impact
We are proud to be part of the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme, recognising and celebrating the achievements of our young people through one of the UK's leading youth recognition programmes.
Elena and Poppy became the first award winners in Spring/Summer 2026, voted by their peers. With a collective fund of £600, they decided to spend the money on new high quality equipment for our future performances and took the whole group to a fun day out to Escape The Room in Epsom.
In 2024, Creative Heritage was honoured to receive the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award at the Sutton Community Awards. This recognition celebrates our commitment to bringing people together through the arts, creating inclusive opportunities for children, young people and families from all backgrounds, and using creativity to build understanding, belonging and community.
The award reflects the values that continue to inspire everything we do.