Our Delivery Report
Funded on 08 November 2024 | Delivered on 22 February 2025
£33,079
RAISED
112
BACKERS
85
DAYS TO FUND
BIGGEST PLEDGE
£13,309
From Lancashire County Council
970
people have visited this project!
Lancaster Soroptimists donated £570
26 February 2025
Fair showcases young talent and launches creative hub for 11-18s in Lancaster
Lancaster GuardianE2M’s CEO Siobhan Collingwood emphasised the future of the organisation and its commitment to inclusivity: “By working alongside education, health, and cultural partners, we plan for this space to be as inclusive and impactful as possible, offering opportunities for every young person in the area to grow, create, and thrive. We’re excited for what the future holds.”
22/02/25 - 22/02/25
Launch of the E2M Centre
More about our impact
The environment
Our workshops encouraged participants to upcycle furniture and create handmade pieces to adorn the new space. Other sessions also offered environmentally conscious creativity, upcycled film making and recycled plastic was used to produce art!
Volunteering, jobs & education
9 Facilitators - leading 6 x 5-session and 3 one-day programmes Freelance Marketing Lead (10 days) & 2 Evaluation Interns from Lancaster Uni 6 paid Workshop Assistants, supporting young people in sessions 15 Volunteers, offering 105 hours of support for the workshops and event 10 event professionals & performers (including 6 local young musicians) £11,700 invested into local freelance creative workforce
Arts, culture & heritage
Our facilitators are not only highly experienced within their creative and arts-based field, they also have extensive experience of youth work. Here's the impact that had on nurturing creativity in the young participants. “Refreshed and relaxed, my knowledge has grown like a grand oak tree” "The workshop made me feel like I can be creative and try new things. "The instructors encouraged me to think outside the box, and it made me excited to explore photography more.”
Activity, health and leisure
Our workshops nurture a sense of purpose and belonging and can improve the confidence and wellbeing of participants.
