Beginning
When I first started 4TY I had the background of working with young offenders, some who you may of read about in the news, and young people who were in care so felt more unloved then most.
I knew I wanted to do something to help, so 4TY was born out of this desire, in creating opportunities and giving relief to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. We did this by working with young people through the medium of media and the arts.
Many moons later and we still have the passion and burning desire in wanting to help and work with these young people who need an extra helping hand
Achievements To Date
Created the 4TY interview project, that was well ahead of its time in allowing young people to interview there favourite artists and from here we'd teach them how to edit these interviews. To view the interview project please click here
Organised a cultural fashion show night, with top designers who showcased there wear, as part of an event for Oxjam. Please click here to view
Ran a studio project that works directly with young offenders, many who have just come out of jail, and from this project some young people went on to joining college classes and one went on to create a massive fashion label. Please view the fashion label here
Worked directly with young offenders helping them to resettle back into communities.
Founder and organiser of Red Light Busking, an event that was one of only 13 out of a possible 200 participants in being official grantees for Waltham Forests 2019 London Borough of Culture Program, Make It Happen Grant. Please click here
Long Term Plans
To create work and paid opportunities for young people, via the growth of Red Light Busking and the new version of the interview project.
To bring life back to the high streets by making Red Light Busking become an internationally recognised event.
To become a self sustaining youth organisation through earning income from content created via Red Light Busking and the hire creative section of the website and through working with more sponsors.
