Creating lasting change
Youth-led, community-rooted programmes funded by partners who share our mission. Capoeira, story and the arts, put to work for young people across Merseyside.
Happening now
Youth programmeA youth programme for Black and Black Mixed Heritage young people seeking long-term change to the challenges faced in our community. The project centres youth voice, lived experience, grassroots work and radical solidarity. It includes the Youth Power! programme and a youth-led Hackathon.
Funded by the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership
Writers' developmentAn affinity project for Black, Brown and Global Ethnic Majority young people aged 16 to 25 in Toxteth. A 10-month writers' development programme that uses the power of story to educate and inspire a new generation of Black and GEM writers.
In partnership with Boisterous Theatre Company
Support programmeSupport for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children aged 16 to 18 living in Liverpool. The programme builds peer support, solidarity and wellbeing through the story and ethos of Capoeira.
In partnership with ACTIV-8
Affinity projectRunning since 2022 for Black and global majority young people aged 11 to 17. It grew out of our Reimagine Youth Conference with the charity The World Reimagined.
Supported by the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership
A decade of impact
Ten years of workshops, performances and programmes. Here’s a snapshot of the projects that shaped us.
Over 1,500 people watched our carnival shows in Liverpool city centre and at the Pier Head.
Raising awareness of homelessness through art with Liverpool Housing Trust and the Royal Court Youth Theatre.
Worked with over 40 young people in Knowsley alongside Employability Solutions and Knowsley Council.
Personal development through movement with Merseyside Youth Association and Liverpool Housing Trust.
Workshops at Unity Youth Club exploring positive role models with 40 young people in Toxteth.
Supporting the Just Group's Home Office funded programme focusing on race and faith.
Afternoons of Angola movement and music with Contra Mestre James Berimbau of Angoleiros do Sertão.
Holiday programmes keeping kids active, creative and connected across the school breaks.
Bringing the carnival
We perform at some of the city’s biggest festivals and events: live percussion, singing and spectacular acrobatics, tailored to the occasion.
Working together
Proud to work alongside schools, funders and community organisations across Merseyside and beyond.
Have a community, a cause or a funding stream that fits? Let's build something with real, lasting impact together.
