7 December 2016
Every day, people around the UK and Ireland are carrying out good deeds, so I decided to celebrate the great work that charities, community groups/projects and not-for-profit companies do with a regular feature on Tuesdays, to tie-in with #CharityTuesday on social media.
This week, I caught up with charity Young at Art to find out more…
How do you support people?
Providing arts experiences for children and young people in areas of deprivation – using creativity to develop communication skills and confidence.
Where are you based and what geographical areas do you support people in?
We are based in Belfast – where the majority of our work happens, but we have a touring events agency that travels across the province.
How did you come to be founded?
Set up post Good Friday Agreement in 1998 to run an international arts festival helping children and young people look forward to a shared future through accessible and participatory arts experiences.
How many people do you have working at Young at Art?
9 staff.
How can people support you?
See DONATE section on our website: http://www.youngatart.co.uk/donate
Have you faced any challenges along the way?
Funding cuts to the arts sector.
Do you have any events coming up and where can people find out about these events?
Visit our annual Belfast Children’s Festival – (10-15 March 2017)
http://www.youngatart.co.uk/festival
Is there any advice you could give to other groups or organisations?
Strategic partnerships create more impact.
You can find out more about Young at Art on their website or via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok or YouTube.
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