Connecting with
THE FUTURE
We work with a range of partners to put young people at the heart of creative placemaking across the UK to turn the places they live, into places they love.
Learn moreOur mission is to empower young people to turn the places they live 🏠 into places they love ❤️
Despite representing nearly one third of British society, too often young people are excluded from decision-making, lack access to affordable opportunities, and struggle to find spaces that reflect their creativity, ambition and potential.
Through our engagement, we aim to fix that problem by giving young people an active role in shaping their towns and cities, to help turn the places they live 🏠 into places they love ❤️
We invite you to join us on that journey by working with us to provide a place for youth in your local community.
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Making a REAL difference.
From expression to enterprise: we provide young people with a platform to develop confidence, skills and small businesses.
POSITIVE PATHWAYS
By giving young people a free, low-risk start, we unlock confidence, skills and enterprise that revitalises town centres and strengthens communities.
Zahra Story
A transformative journey—confidence, business skills and creative community.
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Andi Story
From newcomer to crocheter—confidence, belonging and purpose.
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Ame Story
Beading brings hope—business growth and a dream to open a shop.
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Harrison Story
Turning a 3D-printing passion into connections and eSports ambitions.
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Kellie Story
From first market to opening her own shop on the high street.
Read the story →CREATING SPACES FOR ALL.
We animate safe, inclusive, youth-friendly places— turning underused spaces into welcoming stages for creativity and community.
Case study — Carlisle, Cumbria
A BUZZING CITY CENTRE
“It is fantastic to see so many young people begin their careers in retail through these events. We are thrilled to be able to support them in that journey.” — Susan Young, Manager of The Lanes Shopping Centre
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Case study — Margate, Kent
A COASTAL SURGE OF TALENT
“The event really helped my confidence in starting my own business. Thank you for this opportunity.” — Young trader, Margate Teenage Market (2024)
Read the case study ›Why engaging with young people matters
97%
of young people in England would like a say in the future of their neighbourhood
Source: Youth Engagement Toolkit (2020)
89%
of young people have never been asked how they would improve their neighbourhood
Source: Youth Engagement Toolkit (2020)
53%
of 18 to 30 year olds in the UK have the dream of setting up their own business
Source: The Prince’s Trust (2021)
21%
young people have said that they feel like they don’t belong in their local community
Source: National Youth Agency (2024)
20%
of children and young people in England have been identified as having a probable mental disorder
Source: NHS England (2023)
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Do you want to engage more young people in your placemaking projects? Get in touch!