We’re an award-winning charity providing creative youth services for those in the shadows of society.

Our vision is social justice for young people through arts, culture and creativity.

empowering young people through creative mentoring

Our award-winning Creative Mentoring service provides one-to-one support, empowering care-experienced young people and those facing disadvantage to discover their sense of self, purpose, belonging, and a world possibilities.

inspiring creative futures through education, training and work

We connect our young people with organisations and support them to create meaningful education, training and workplace opportunities together. By adopting creative approaches and listening to young voices, employers can inspire young people to take the next steps in their lives.

our creative mentoring impact since 2018

585

young mentees supported

10,506

hours of creative mentoring delivered

85%

of mentees are care-experienced

60%

of mentees say their confidence has increased


latest stories
  • Simon and Theodore’s story*

    “I’ll tell you what… my art skills have been so much better since I started this course!”
  • Toby’s story

    “Confidence grew over the sessions and Toby was never shy about talking about his interests, becoming more confident sharing how he felt – for example, about his dad or being worried about going to secondary school.”
  • Thomas’ story

    “She’s actually done more than what a therapist has done for me. She’s just helped me out a lot.”
  • Aaliyah’s story

    “I’ve realised I can actually take really good pictures! I have learnt new things like how to book trains and get around visiting cities and places which is super exciting. I have built up confidence in myself to be able to explore more.”
  • Ryan’s story

    Ryan is a young person involved in the youth consultation of the SPROCKET (Systems and Process Redesign and Optimisation at Childhood Key Events and Transitions) project. As a proud partner of the SPROCKET project, we asked Ryan to share his experiences as a young person living with complex health needs.
  • Paul’s story

    “I really appreciate the fact you are honest with me.”

Just £10 helps us to fund travel costs for a young person to attend a creative workshop, event, or cultural experience

Just £30 helps us support a young person with one hour of essential creative mentoring

Just £50 helps us support a young person to complete a creative qualification

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