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GREEN RHYTHM Youth Sound Mentors: Music, Mentorship & Creative Skills for Change
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

youth Sound Mentors is an 8-week creative mentoring programme for young people in Newport. It pairs local musicians and producers with youth participants to develop music production, DJing, and songwriting skills. The project builds confidence, reduces isolation, and offers a positive outlet for self-expression, ending with a youth-led performance that celebrates creativity, culture, and personal growth.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Children and young people aged 13–25 in Newport will benefit through free access to music mentoring, skill-building, and creative expression. The project supports well-being, builds confidence, and offers a safe space to develop talent.

  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

    Young people from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds will benefit through culturally inclusive mentoring that values their identity, encourages self-expression, and provides access to opportunities often lacking in mainstream creative programs.

  • People with Disabilities

    Young people with disabilities will benefit from an inclusive, accessible program that supports creative expression, builds confidence, and offers tailored mentoring in a safe, supportive environment that values diverse abilities and participation.

  • Reach of your work

    200+ community members indirectly through the final showcase

  • Number of beneficiaries - 1000

    We aim to reach approximately 500-1000 young people

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

300

We aim to reach approximately 300 young people.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£25,000.00

TIMELINE

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

200

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

100

Project Outcome Targets

Through music mentoring, young people build confidence, creative skills, and stronger emotional well

Local musicians gain paid opportunities to support youth development and community engagement.

Young people from diverse backgrounds feel included and empowered through access to creative ideas

Project Activities

  • Deliver weekly mentoring sessions on music production, DJing, and songwriting.

  • Provide studio time for participants to record and develop original music.

  • Facilitate group workshops focused on creative expression and mental wellbeing.

  • Pair young people with local musicians and role models for 1:1 support.

  • Host a final youth-led showcase event to celebrate their progress and talent.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Funding is needed to pay local music mentors, hire venues / equipment, cover travel for participants, and final showcase 25000 Flexible Funds support 8-week music mentoring, 50+ youth, studio sessions, paid mentors, and a final showcase event.
VOLUNTEERING Skilled mentors in music production, DJing, songwriting, youth engagement,. 8 Flexible Enables 8-week music program, 50+ youth trained, 10+ tracks created, mentors paid, and final showcase delivered.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 1: No Poverty
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We use surveys, feedback forms, mentor notes, and attendance logs to track progress and impact.

OTHER PARTNERS

Culture Minds & Food Fest

partner with Culture Minds and Food Fest to deliver music, sound, and creative wellbeing sessions.