An exciting opportunity to create and fund inspirational projects in your local community
Centre for Youth Wellbeing and Arts started fundraising!1 hr ago
By EDA STUDIOS
An inclusive hub in Ellesmere Port promoting mental health and wellbeing through arts, tailored fitness, mentoring, and community initiatives for children and young adults.
Project Bloom is a dynamic centre championing the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults in Ellesmere Port. It merges dance, drama, fitness, and community initiatives to support holistic development in a deprived area. Founded by Jamie Lee Evans, this creative programme builds confidence, emotional resilience, and a sense of belonging. With tailored workshops, arts activities, mental health support, and family wellbeing walks, Project Bloom empowers participants through inclusive spaces. Furthermore, it provides targeted fitness and mentoring sessions for boys and young men, addressing behavioural challenges while fostering resilience, self-belief, and a stronger connection to their community.
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Why it's a great idea:
- Improved emotional resilience and coping mechanisms, fostering mental health stability in young participants. - Safe and inclusive spaces will cultivate a sense of belonging, reducing feelings of isolation and boosting self-esteem. - Holistic growth opportunities will empower children and young adults to overcome barriers and realise their potential. - Increased community connection and support networks will aid in building a stronger, more unified local community. - A tailored focus on at-risk individuals will elevate their self-belief and capacity to navigate behavioural challenges effectively.
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An exciting opportunity to create and fund inspirational projects in your local community
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £18,709
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Target (inc. fees) £18,709
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My name is Jamie Lee Evans, and I am the Founder and Director of EDA Studios, a community dance and wellbeing academy based in Ellesmere Port.
Since opening in 2018, I have been dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children and young people can build confidence, develop skills, and feel a sense of belonging. Today, EDA Studios supports over 150 children and young people from a wide range of backgrounds, including many facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
For many of our students, the studio is more than just a place to dance—it is a safe space where they can make friends, express themselves, and grow in confidence. Alongside our weekly classes, we deliver holiday clubs, community performances, fundraising events, school workshops, and inclusive sessions for children with additional needs.
We are proud to create opportunities that inspire young people. In 2019, we fundraised to take students to perform at the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and in 2025, 27 of our students performed internationally in Salou, Spain, after successfully auditioning alongside performers from across the world.
Everything we do is focused on helping young people thrive, feel supported, and reach their full potential within a positive and welcoming community.
EDA Studios is facing the loss of its current premises after being asked to vacate the building we transformed into a safe and welcoming community space. This puts vital services for over 150 local children and young people at risk.
We are seeking funding to help secure and prepare a new permanent home for EDA Studios, including renovation costs, equipment, safety flooring, and the delivery of our wellbeing and inclusive arts programmes.
With your support, we can continue providing a safe, creative, and supportive environment where young people can build confidence, improve wellbeing, and reach their full potential.
Project Owner: EDA STUDIOS The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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