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ABOUT US

Young Urban Art Foundation's mission is to empower the lives

of young people by strengthening well-being and building opportunities, through creativity and culture, ensuring that they are seen, heard and celebrated.

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Within 15 years, we have supported over 22,000 young people and are known for delivering empowering and creative outreach workshops. We target hard-to-reach areas where young people don’t have access to opportunities and are at high risk of child exploitation or becoming a victim of crime.

ABOUT US

Our youth charity's programmes are designed around prevention and built to drive creativity. Our multimedia bus workshops provide communities with an exciting and safe space for young people that inspires them and builds their confidence. We take our facilitators to schools, community centres and youth hubs, delivering sessions that focus on mental well-being and self-assurance. Working with partners, we provide young people with opportunities to gain further training or work experience, allowing them to build a long-term rapport and support system.

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We are supported by a variety of partners including Sony Music Entertainment UK, PRS & Ditto MGMT who have helped us deliver music programmes across London.  We have also achieved the London Youth Gold Quality Mark certified by City & Guilds.

 

To find out how you can work with us email info@yuaf.org.uk
 

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VALUES

MISSION

Empowering young people by strengthening well-being and providing access to opportunities that celebrate creativity, culture, and belonging.

VISION

To create a world where every young person is seen, heard & celebrated.

OUR VALUES

REAL

UNITY

CREATIVITY

EVOLVE

We listen to what you say and the way you say it: show up as you are.

We champion your individuality.

We move as one, it's a family affair.

We got you!

We take untapped potential and transform ideas into unlimited possibilities.

Let your mind be free.

We adapt and change to meet the needs of a dynamic world.

The journey is never-ending.

MEET THE TEAM

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OUR YOUNG

FUTURE CREATIVES

Youth Leadership is of paramount importance and runs through EVERY strand of our organisation so we formed our YFC: a group of young people who have been part of our programmes and now give their input to the development of Young Urban Arts Foundation.

FACILITATORS

INTERNSHIPS &

VOLUNTEERING

Our office welcomes volunteers all year round and work with Richmond American University and Big Creative Education offering internships to 16 - 18 year olds. Join us and apply your skill set to our hard working team - if you’re aged 18 - 25 contact us here info@yuaf.org.uk

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OUR FACILITATORS

DARREN

BURKE

Leader in Charge

KANESHA MARKLAND

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Leader in Charge

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JASON

Leader in Charge

Bus Driver

 SHAUNA 

O'BRIEN

STEPHANIE TURNER

Lyrics & Rap

Lyrics/Rap/Singing/Art

Lyrics/Rap

Singing/Music

SHAY D

Lyrics/Rap

Lyrics/Singing

Art

DJ

Singing/Music

KATIE TABERER

Production Manager

OUR PARTNERS & FUNDERS

FUNDERS & PARTNERS

BRAND PARTNERS