well well well... Been putting together some thoughts on a non profit linking artists with vulnerable adults that I would like to get rolling. Make use of empty shop space in busy town centres. Good for landlords, good for artists (who tend to stick to very large city centres like London), good for VAs who will receive art tutoring, display and sales experience and working with public and good for the communities as it provides support for VA to get out in community, brings culture into barren places (empty shops).   

Talked to Arts Dev manager who put me on to one of her team who writes grant proposals and works with arts projects.

Got a couple of friends / former colleagues (one also about to be let go from council job) who are keen on this idea.