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11 March 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Online
Duffryn Creative Futures: Youth Skills & Employability Programme
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
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
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
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
50 young people (direct participants)
100+ community members through showcase 10 family members
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.
50 young people (14–24) in Duffryn experiencing poverty,
| 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 |
Attendance tracking, pre/post surveys, skills assessments, mentor reports and progression follow-up.
Local people employed or retained
Personalised support to help unemployed people into work
Support for initiatives focused on strengthening community networks