Support Us Make a donation Create Donate Part of the Connect, Create, Perform scheme Imagine a young person bursting with creativity but without access to the art materials, guidance, or space they need to express it. With your help, that can change. Create supports a range of creative projects that give children and young people the opportunity to explore the arts in ways that matter to them. From visual arts and writing to performance and making, these projects remove barriers to participation and provide safe, supportive spaces where young people can build confidence, skills, and a sense of belonging. Donations to Create help fund arts projects that are free to access, shaped around young people’s interests, and designed to support their personal and creative development. An example of Create in action The Forge gives 11–18 year-olds the chance to explore the artforms they care about through free, artist-led sessions. From fashion and photography to poetry and performance, young people develop new skills, build confidence, and form friendships that last far beyond the workshops. The Forge is about placing young people in the lead – choosing artforms to explore together, building essential life skills such as decision making, collaboration, and creating a supportive community where young people can truly thrive. The Forge is already transforming lives We want to support even more young people from all backgrounds, but we can’t do it without your help. Your support makes this possible Projects supported through Create are free for all participants, but demand continues to grow. As an example, a full 10-week Forge project for up to 20 young people would enable us to: Deliver 10 weeks of creative activity for young people in areas of deprivation Bring in three professional guest artists Provide quality materials and equipment Give each participant a snack and drink in every workshop Host a celebration event for participants to showcase their artwork Award each young person a Certificate of Achievement Strengthen partnerships with local charities and youth organisations The difference you can make It’s about creating a space where young people feel heard, supported, and empowered to express themselves. A gift from you helps young people connect with professional artists, explore new artforms, and see creativity as a real path for their future. Each project is shaped around what they care about, giving them the space to express themselves fully. Your gift, big or small, ensures that barriers such as cost, access, or circumstance never stop a young person from exploring their creativity. Make a gift. Make a difference. £5,000 Funds one full 10-week Forge project for up to 20 young people £2,000 Provides three professional artists to help the young people create throughout the programme £500 Provides essential materials and equipment £100 Covers snacks, drinks, and workshop resources Other Amount Every gift helps make an arts project possible Donate Find out more about The Forge Have questions or want to learn more? Get in touch with us at [email protected]. Return to the Connect, Create, Perform scheme Manage Cookie Preferences