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Creative Opps Youth Membership

Applications now open for our June 2025 intake!

We’re relaunching our Youth Membership Programme — and we want you to be part of it. If you’re aged 18–30, passionate about creativity, and ready to grow, connect and collaborate — apply now to join a vibrant community shaping the future of culture and the creative industries.


What You’ll Gain

As a Youth Member, you’ll join a part-time programme, with paid opportunities that supports your creative development and professional journey. No formal experience needed — just bring your ideas, energy, and commitment.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Develop skills across marketing, design, community outreach, finance, tech and more.
  • Lead creative projects — and get paid for your contributions.
  • Host a Learning Development session and earn £100 per session.
  • Join interest-based Circles where you’ll help shape ideas and projects.
  • Access mentorship, support and guidance from experienced creatives.
  • Connect with peers and build your creative network.

What’s New for June 2025

Our June relaunch includes even more ways to grow, share and thrive:

More Paid Opportunities

From project contributions to session delivery, we’re expanding the ways members can be paid for their time and skills.

Monthly Learning & Career Sessions

Workshops led by professionals — from CV writing and funding tips to navigating creative careers — plus drop-ins for connection and reflection.

Better Access & Inclusion

We’re committed to breaking down barriers — with more tailored support for members who face systemic obstacles due to income, race, ethnicity, or disability.

Creative Visibility

Showcase your work through:

  • A public Member Directory featuring your bio and portfolio and contact information for potential employers.
  • “Meet Our Members” spotlights via newsletter and socials
  • Members-only newsletters.
  • Access to professional references and CV/portfolio guidance

Peer Wellbeing Spaces

Gentle, low-pressure spaces to check in, share challenges, and build solidarity — no pressure to perform, just space to be.

In-Person Events

We’re building towards more consistent face-to-face gatherings — creative, collaborative and community-led.


Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is for young people who:

  • Are aged 18–30
  • Live in the UK
  • Have experienced socioeconomic disadvantage
  • Are excited by creativity, collaboration and community impact

The time commitment is flexible — around 1–2 hours per week — so you can fit it around your life, work or studies.


Apply Now

Applications are now open for the June 2025 Youth Membership intake.

Join a creative community where your ideas, skills, and lived experience are valued — and where you can shape the future of what’s possible.

If you have any questions, or would prefer to make an application over the phone, please email [email protected]

Please find membership FAQs here