Our Space (360G-tnlcomfund-0045519822)

Beat Carnival is using a £322000 grant to create an inclusive creativity hub for young people from Greater Belfast focusing on those from LGBTQIA+ communities who have physical/mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent. Over five years the project will bring young people together in a welcoming and vibrant space where they feel safe to express themselves and actively take part in group activities. The project will empower young people to take control of their lives give them confidence to make decisions improve their resilience and self-worth and build their ambition to making a better society. Activities include developing essential skills through creative activities a summer scheme designed and organised by the young people outreach sessions in schools and community groups drop-in sessions for young people to gain more support or mentoring and a leadership programme.