Duffryn Creative Futures: Youth Skills & Employability Programme

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Duffryn Creative Futures is an 8-week youth employability programme for 14–24 year olds in Duffryn. Through training in music production, digital content creation, event planning, CV writing and interview skills, participants gain accredited qualifications, work-readiness and clear pathways into education, apprenticeships and paid employment. The programme reduces disengagement and helps prevent the cycle of poverty in one of Newport’s most deprived communities.

Beneficiaries

Children / Young People
Young people aged 14–24 living in Duffryn, particularly those from low-income households, unemployed or at risk of disengagement, including young people from minority ethnic backgrounds facing barriers to education, skills development and employment
Unemployed
Young people aged 14–24 living in Duffryn, particularly those from low-income households, unemployed or at risk of disengagement, including young people from minority ethnic backgrounds facing barriers to education, skills development and employment
People in poverty
Young people aged 14–24 living in Duffryn, particularly those from low-income households, unemployed or at risk of disengagement, including young people from minority ethnic backgrounds facing barriers to education, skills development and employment
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
Young people aged 14–24 living in Duffryn, particularly those from low-income households, unemployed or at risk of disengagement, including young people from minority ethnic backgrounds facing barriers to education, skills development and employment
Number of beneficiaries - 50
50 young people (direct participants)
Reach of your work
100+ community members through showcase 10 family members

Geographic reach

Wales: Newport

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

50

50 young people (14–24) in Duffryn experiencing poverty,

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£28,000.00

TIMELINE

May 2026 - Jul 2026

Project Outcome Targets

40 Duffryn youth gain accredited creative & employability skills

30 participants progress into training, education or employment

Increased confidence and reduced poverty-related disengagement

Project Activities

Weekly creative & digital skills workshops (8 weeks)
Accredited employability training & certification
CV writing, interview practice & career mentoring
Industry guest talks & employer engagement sessions
Industry guest talks & employer engagement sessions

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource	Description	Quantity needed	When needed	How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY	Funding to deliver 8-week youth employability programme in Duffryn	28000	Flexible	Funds facilitators, accreditation, venue and equipment to deliver skills, reduce poverty risk & improve employment pathw
SERVICES	Creative Industry Mentors Description: Skilled professionals delivering guest sessions & career guidance	4-6 guest mentors	Flexible	Increases real-world employability insight & strengthens progression outcomes
PRODUCTS	Creative Production Equipment Description: Laptops, software licences & audio equipment	10 learner station	Flexible	Enables hands-on skills development aligned to industry standards
VOLUNTEERING	Resource: Session Support Volunteers Description: Local volunteers supporting workshop delivery & youth engagement	2 per session	Flexible	Improves supervision ratios & participant retention

Project Impact and Partners

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

UN SDG 1: No Poverty

UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

UN SDG 2: Zero Hunger

How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Attendance tracking, pre/post surveys, skills assessments, mentor reports and progression follow-up.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

N/A

No existing funding secured; seeking primary support from NOLB Duffryn Fund

OTHER PARTNERS

culture minds

Mental health partner supporting youth wellbeing & engagement