Funded by Spirit of 2012, the Creative Minds Project includes 4 Creative Wellbeing hubs across South Wales who take part in delivering bespoke, creative arts based workshops to young people aged 14-25 supporting their insight and understanding of their own, their peers, and their communities experiences of mental health and wellbeing.
Creative Minds
YMCA SWANSEA
“Here at YMCA Swansea we focus on providing young people with a safe, supportive environment where we can help fulfil their potential, so that they can belong, contribute and thrive.”
GEORGETOWN YOUTH CLUB
“Our Mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.”
PLAY IT LOUD STUDIO
Play it Loud Studio is a recording and production studio based in Newport, working with budding young musicians to “discover, uncover, and shine the light on artists”.
ANDREW KENT MUSIC ACADEMY
The Andrew Kent Music Academy was set up by Wayne Hannigan and Swansea Youth Offending Service after the tragic loss of Wayne’s close friend and YOS worker Andrew Kent. The academy gives disengaged young people the opportunity to learn skills in dj-ing and music production.
“By taking part in the Creative Minds Project, I have gained confidence within myself” – Young person
“The programme allows the young people to expand on the skills they have and allows them to explore new avenues, whilst having fun” – Youth Worker
“These projects are all about bringing people together and making people feel comfortable in the community, and they do that in massive amounts” – Young person
“I’ve had experience of mental health issues and it can be the scariest time in your life. These events and things do help me…yeah, one hundred percent they do.” – Young person