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Heritage Life Horizons

Art-Based Sustainability Education Built to Inspire Future Generations

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Connect with global initiatives that preserve cultural heritage while fostering sustainable living and creative expression for future generations. Our programmes provide students with formally recognised achievements and real-world skills that open doors to careers in heritage preservation, sustainable development, creative industries, and environmental education.

Welcome

Welcome to Heritage Life Horizons CIC

Discover our vision, our educational philosophy, The Wheel of Balance, and how Heritage Life Horizons CIC is bringing together heritage, creativity, wellbeing, environmental awareness and international collaboration to inspire lifelong learning.

Our Story

Where Heritage Meets Tomorrow

Heritage Life Horizons bridges the wisdom of the past with the demands of the future. We believe sustainable progress begins with understanding cultural identity — using heritage not as something to preserve in isolation, but as a living foundation for education, innovation and global connection. Through our art-based sustainability education and cross-cultural programmes, we create meaningful experiences that connect people, place and purpose.

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What We Offer

Explore Our Programmes

The Wheel of Balance

A formally recognised art-based sustainability programme with 12 subject panels, inspiring young people to explore how creativity, heritage and the environment connect.

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Consultant-in-Residence

A premium week-long educational residency bringing specialist consultants directly to your school or organisation to deliver immersive, cross-curricular learning.

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Work With Us

Collaborate with us on heritage talks, workshops and partnership opportunities — whether you're a school, community group or cultural organisation.

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Our People

Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals united by a passion for creative education, sustainability and community empowerment.

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Jeffrey Phillips

Director

Professional artist for over 40 years. Creator of the Wheel of Balance and Millennium Award recipient.

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Geraint Turner

Director

Community-driven leader with over 16 years of senior leadership experience in community initiatives.

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Donna Phillips

Head Project Coordinator

Creative strategist and cultural connector. Specialises in partnership development and programme design.

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Alex Simpson

Director

Leads our careers engagement programme. Passionate about international relations and sustainable development.

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Glen Dower

Volunteer Cultural Connector, Middle East

A multi-disciplinary storyteller and film advocate based in Doha, Qatar, helping to open doors between schools and cultural communities in the Middle East.

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Nagesh Donikana

Volunteer

Animator and creative visual specialist with over 14 years of experience in motion design and visual storytelling.

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Shreya Thokala

Social Media & Programme Coordinator — Volunteer

Shreya is a writer, poet and creative storyteller with a Master's in Creative Writing from Swansea University. As a volunteer with Heritage Life Horizons, she supports our social media and helps coordinate our educational programmes. Her creativity, storytelling skills and enthusiasm for working with young people bring fresh ideas and energy to our growing international projects.

Global Impact

International Partnerships

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Newton International School, Qatar

We are proud to announce our international educational partnership with Newton International School Lagoon, Qatar. Our From Daffodils to Desert pilot scheme — delivered through the Art Department at Newton International School — connects Welsh cultural heritage with the rich traditions of Qatar, uniting two landscapes, two cultures, and one shared vision for education.

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Zero Waste | Dubai, UAE

Strategic Industry Partnership

We are proud to be partnering with Zero Waste, a leading circular economy and environmental infrastructure company based in Dubai, UAE. This collaboration connects our sustainability education programmes with real-world environmental solutions across the Middle East — bringing industry expertise directly into the classroom.

Led by CEO Imran Gill and Chief Growth Officer Makis Spyratos, Zero Waste specialises in integrated resource recovery, circular economy initiatives, and sustainable environmental infrastructure across the GCC region.

Together, we are exploring how art-based education and industry innovation can equip the next generation with the knowledge and connections they need to build a more sustainable world.

Latest Updates

Latest News

Stay informed about Heritage Life Horizons CIC's latest initiatives, partnerships and community engagements.

International

From Daffodils to Desert

Our international pilot scheme with Newton International School Lagoon, Qatar, is connecting Welsh cultural heritage with Qatari traditions.

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Partnership

Zero Waste Partnership

We are partnering with Zero Waste, Dubai — a leading circular economy company bringing real-world sustainability into the classroom.

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Education

Free Taster Now Available

Panel 1: "Only One Planet Earth" — a free introduction to the Wheel of Balance for homeschooling families and educators.

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Get In Touch

We would love to hear from you — whether you are a school, home educator, community organisation, funder or international partner.

hello@heritagelifehorizons.com