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Young Cultural Changemakers

A unique programme that supports young people to shape and deliver creative projects that make a lasting difference to where they live.

Two young college students clapping their hands at a fashion show, wearing clothes made from upcycled clothing
Two young people walking through a corridor and speaking with each other An adult DJ showing a young person a vinyl record as they learn how to mix music

About

In year one of the programme (20232024) more than…

  • 36,000

    community members across our five areas were positively impacted by youth-led changemaking work

  • 6000

    young people made active change in their communities

Our priorities

What people are saying about the programme

  • We know that when we trust young people and empower them to take the lead, they do an incredible job.

  • It's good for young people to have a voice – young people know young people, and what they want to see – It helps them be represented.

  • This has been a great chance to explore how we can talk about mental health and I've felt listened to when I talk about what helps me.

  • It was an incredible thing to be a part of, bringing everyone together, to make a difference to our town. 

This short film showcases the work that our Young Cultural Changemakers achieved in the first year of the programme.
Local students talking to each other holding a certificate for completing the changemaker programme whilst standing in front of a mosaic mural they designed and helped to create

Training and skills development

Locations

Young Cultural Changemakers takes place in different locations across the south-east of England.

Learn more about each of the areas we work in and find out about the positive impact young people have had in their communities:

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