The Roundhouse is a youth charity and independent multi-arts performance venue which reaches over 10,000 young people annually through the running of a vital youth programme. Based in an iconic Grade II* listed performance space, the Roundhouse is the UK’s leading creative centre for young people.
Categories
Beneficiaries
Impact areas
We are in the midst of an arts education and wellbeing crisis. Young people have fewer and fewer safe places available to engage with the arts and develop creative skills. UK teenagers also have the lowest levels of life satisfaction in Europe while 66% of council-run youth centres in England and Wales have closed since 2010, drastically reducing young people’s support systems. 42% of UK schools don’t even offer a music GCSE 84% don’t offer a dance GCSE 27% fewer arts teachers than in 2010
Roundhouse has invested £50 million in 100,000 young people’s creativity and futures since 2006. Through creative programmes, industry experience, paid work, internships and performance opportunities, we help young people connect with their peers, support their wellbeing, and nurture their creative talent. Working in both the creative and youth sectors, our programmes are delivered with expert youth workers and professional artists, ensuring young people’s creativity is at the forefront.
