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The BASE, located in the basement of Portsmouth Guildhall, is a bespoke space where young people aged 11-25 can explore, learn and create in a safe and welcoming environment, regardless of their socioeconomic situation, citizenship or previous access to the arts.
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Situation
Within Portsmouth there are multiple systematic barriers limiting young peoples’ ability to engage with culture: costs, location, access, a lack of facilities and attitudinal barriers all play a part. The city struggles with high deprivation: • Child poverty indices of 46.9 (England average 19.9) • GCSE achievement is 47.3 (national average 56.6) • A lower proportion of 16/17 year-olds in education and training • Some of the most deprived wards in Hampshire, ranking in the bottom 10% in the UK
Solution
Designed following extensive consultation with partners, parents and young people, the BASE contains a band rehearsal room with backline equipment, AV suite, DJ studio, lounge and performance/exhibition space in a central location within the city offering: • a programme of free creative workshops, drop-ins and masterclasses • subsidised transport to minimise barriers to participation • professional support for young people to develop their careers locally without having to leave the city
