Celebrating 50 Years of BYT

Funded on
13 Apr 2023

A programme of cultural events, creative activities and community celebrations for local children, young people and families to reflect on and celebrate 50 years of Burnley Youth Theatre.

£20,016 Raised of £19,971

42 Backers

100%

Updates

Celebrating 50 Years of BYT published their Delivery Report!2 years ago

Thank you so much!!3 years ago

We just wanted to let you know that we have reached our goal and raised over £20,000 towards our 50th Year Anniversary programme. We will now be able to deliver exciting workshops, performances and events with children, young people and families across Burnley to celebrate 50 Years of BYT. Please keep an eye out on our website (www.burnleyyouththeatre.org) and social media pages for updates on what is coming up. We couldn't have reached our goal without your support - thank you so much for your donation! If you would like to become a regular donor to Burnley Youth Theatre, please complete the form below and we will be in touch. A monthly or annual donation will support us to keep delivering our amazing work and improve the lives of local people. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe52bAFAu-znssrHW8JcIDMtEHUOujBr0VzodN8vQJrlpHB9A/viewform?usp=sf_link Thank you so much and we hope to see you at one of our 50th Anniversary events soon. The BYT Team

37 Donations worth £9733 years ago

Celebrating 50 Years of BYT hit its fundraising target!3 years ago

Brilliant news, thanks everyone!

3 years ago We've hit our target

40 backers!

40 people have backed Celebrating 50 Years of BYT!3 years ago

Whoop, 40 people have pledged since fundraising began!

Celebrating 50 Years of BYT has reached 90% of its target!3 years ago

Ken Dodd Charitable Fund pledged £5,0003 years ago

Celebrating 50 Years of BYT has reached 90% of its target!3 years ago

42 backers!

42 people have backed Celebrating 50 Years of BYT!3 years ago

Whoop, 42 people have pledged since fundraising began!

http://www.burnleyyouththeatre.org

Burnley Youth Theatre was set up in 1973 and has grown into a vibrant, innovative charity which engages over 6500 children, young people and families per year through five strands; Youth Theatre, Professional Productions, Outreach, Education and Training. Our mission is to 'creatively inspire young people to take their next steps' and we use drama and the arts to develop local people to ensure they are confident, healthy, resilient and ready for the future. Our keys aims are:

To enable ALL children, young people and families to create, participate in and watch quality theatre
To allow ALL children, young people and families to realise their potential, develop their life skills and enhance their quality of life
To embrace and celebrate diversity and equality, ensuring our organisation is representative of our local community and contemporary England
To promote best practice in the safeguarding of young people, vulnerable adults, staff and volunteers.

We are running this campaign to raise money to deliver an exciting programme of activity to celebrate Burnley Youth Theatre turning 50. The organisation has developed so much over the past 50 years and we are now recognised as one of the most significant providers of youth arts in the country. We want to celebrate this growth and achievement by reflecting on our past and looking towards our future. Reaching our goal of £20,000 will help us to work with our current participants in new and exciting ways as well as engage with local schools and communities, who might not otherwise have access to creative activities. We have already received funding from Heritage Lottery Fund to support the staffing and resources of this project but we are now asking our supporters to help us fund the creative activity which will have a real impact on local people.

Project Owner: Burnley Youth Theatre The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.