The Bluecoat is pleased to announce that they’ve had £24,862.90 from The Health Lottery Foundation that will be used to support the development of Young Blue Room, the Bluecoat's new inclusive arts programme with learning disabled young people aged 14-25.
The project is based in Liverpool and welcomes the support, which has been given thanks to players of The Health Lottery.
"Young Blue Room is a new programme of specialist creative support with learning disabled young people aged 14-25. With support from the Health Lottery Foundation we will build upon Blue Room, our long running inclusive arts programme with learning disabled and neurodivergent adults, to create new opportunities for young people with support needs. We aim to nurture a new generation of talented young people to find self expression through creativity and become the artists of the future."
Throughout the year-long project, the Bluecoat will explore new ways of engaging with young people and their families. There will be 2 strands;
Young Blue Print Club
- A monthly creative club for neurodivergent 14-18 year olds exploring skills such as screen printing and supporting young people to make new social connections;
- A summer school of 3 full-day creative sessions supporting young people to create their own collection of prints for showcase at the Bluecoat
Studio Blue Sky
- Creative support for learning disabled young people aged 18-25;
- Access to our studio with support from our Studio Facilitator;
- Tailored creative support to identify goals, create work and build a portfolio;
- Supported opportunities to explore creative career pathways
We will share more information about how to get involved in the project soon. If you or someone you support loves being creative, wants to explore their potential and meet new friends get in touch to find out more.
Email: blueroom@thebluecoat.org.uk
Phone: 07549079500
The funding is awarded from The Health Lottery Foundation which distributes money raised by players of The Health Lottery. The purpose of The Health Lottery is to raise money to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Britain.
This grant was awarded to the Bluecoat as part of The Health Lottery Foundation’s drive to support the health and wellbeing of young people.
"Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £757,421 will now be distributed to 45 charities across Britain, making a tangible difference to the health and wellbeing of young people. We are thrilled to be working with this project and look forward to sharing more about their achievements over the next few months.”
Health Lottery players have raised over £135 million for good causes over the past decade.