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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

Hear from young Changemakers about the creative projects they contributed to in the second year of the programme.

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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