Who we are
We are a national charity offering support and education to hard to reach young people through the arts. We run workshops in film, photography, performance, songwriting and storytelling, helping young people to produce work which uses the reality of their life experiences to generate change.All our staff hold enhanced CRB clearance and work to strict ethical
guidelines. The projects are thoroughly researched and evaluated by specialists
in the field.
Since our inception in April 2003, we have had a national impact. Thousands
have seen and been inspired through conferences, events, television screenings
and workshops, and we have won several awards for our work.
What are
the benefits ?
Our aim is to:
• ENGAGE vulnerable and at risk young people
• EDUCATE participants: by helping them develop their technical abilities, their artistic abilities and their social and personal skills
• EDUCATE others: by promoting insight and understanding of the important issues in the lives of the young people we work with
• ENTHUSE participants: by helping them nurture their self-esteem, create positive change and consider opportunities in employment, education and training
• ENTHUSE participants:
by recognising their ability to express and manage their feelings
and have fun.
Our students learn:
• IT skills, scriptwriting, budgeting, production
management, stills photography, broadcast camera operation, sound
recording, video editing, improvisation, drama, performance skills,
songwriting, recording, interviewing technique, television presentation
• Team building, confidence building techniques, listening
skills, time management
• To make films, DVDs, Computer games and CD roms, create
performance and song
• To access further training and employment through production
of a visual 'CV'
What we do
• Run Creative Workshops
• Train the trainers
• Produce Videos, DVDs, Computer games,
• CD roms and resource packs
• Provide mentoring and work experience
• Provide speakers and films for conferences
• Provide ongoing support and evaluation
Who we
work with
• Asylum seekers
• Children in care and leaving care
• People with disabilities
• Prisoners and their families
• School excluders
• Teenage parents
• Travellers
• Young carers
• Young fathers
• Young offenders
• Young people involved in human trafficking
• Young People in secure accommodation
Our Work
Prison Workshops:
• Writing and recording children's stories
• Personal
messages on film for family and prisoners
• Spelling and maths
lessons for their kids outside
• Making a computer game on surviving
prison
• Producing original plays and public performances
• Improving family links
• How to cope with drug abuse
• How to cope with mental health issues
• How to stay fit
• Your induction
• Your Rights
Community Workshops:
• How to cope with prejudice
• How to manage money
and benefits
• Young Fathers
• Being a young mum
• Coping with parenthood
• Who cares about kids in care?
• Producing an educational pack
• Using film and the arts
with your group
All our workshops produce films and resource packs made by the participants