Young people have so much to say, but too often there's nobody in the room to hear it. That's why YUAF exists !!

“Every young person, whatever their postcode, deserves the chance to create and to be seen, heard and celebrated.” Kerry O’Brien BEM FRSA, Founder and CEO "

We go to where young people are: on their estates, in their communities, and in areas where there's little or nothing for them. Through our mobile Studio Bus, our creative programmes and our one-to-one mentoring, we bring the opportunities to them, with an amazing team who've been where they are and believe in them.

What we are raising for:

In 2027 we want to reach even more young people. Every pound raised goes towards our Studio Bus – getting our mobile studio into more communities across London and new creative development programmes – pairing young people with professional artists to build their skills, voice and confidence, one session at a time

YUAF LIVE | The Night:

On Thursday 26 November from 7pm, we’re going live with our first ever livestream fundraiser, in partnership with Connect.

Across three rooms, our young people team up with artists and creators Rak-Su and Formz. Each team has 90 minutes to write an original song around the theme “Seen & Heard”. Luke and Mick are hosting, and the night ends with every team performing what they’ve made, live.

Along the way you’ll hear from young people and the YUAF family about what creative opportunities have meant to them and why this work matters.

About YUAF

Young Urban Arts Foundation has been running since 2009. We’re grassroots, independent and multi award-winning. We’ve reached over 26,000 young people, helping them grow their skills, confidence and wellbeing on their way into the creative industries.

A huge thank you to Connect for building this with us. You’ve given your talent, your network and your time, and none of this happens without you.

How you can help

- Donate, whatever you can give

- Share this page with your network

- Tune in on Thursday 26 November from 7pm [add stream link]

Thank you for standing with our young people.

Kerry and the YUAF family