Atlas Theatre Company CIC

by Atlas Theatre Company CIC in Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Total raised £770

£750 target 3 days left
102% 17 supporters
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 11th February 2025 at 11:38am

Support our local community by funding free workshops and events for schools, helping combat the financial barriers into the creative arts!

by Atlas Theatre Company CIC in Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Who are Atlas Theatre Company CIC?

Atlas Theatre Company is a community-driven arts engagement organisation dedicated to making theatre accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or previous experience. Over the years, we’ve performed and facilitated events across the UK, working in diverse settings to connect with people from all walks of life.

Our mission is to equip participants with a fresh, transferable set of skills, whether they’re seasoned performers or stepping onto the stage for the first time. We aim to give back to the community by fostering creativity and encouraging everyone to explore the vibrant world of the arts.

Atlas Theatre Company CIC is more than a stage school or arts group - it’s a family.

Aims:

  • Make the arts accessible to everyone
  • Engage and entertain
  • Inspire creativity
  • Create a safe space for the community
  • Empower young people to broaden their futures into the arts

What impact do we actually have?

A study from 2023 (Creative Access) states that a whopping 82% of those looking to get into the creative industry haven’t been able to apply for a creative role due to financial barriers – that’s an increase of 5% in two years since 2021. The top financial barriers when applying for jobs are unaffordable living costs, commuting costs, and/or no funds to relocate.

Atlas Theatre Company CIC is important in providing people with a head start in the creative industry. A survey that we carried out showed that 95% of our members agree that Atlas Theatre Company CIC has provided them with opportunities that they wouldn’t have otherwise had. Our members enjoy, not only the theatrical performances they get to be a part of, but also the fact that our community is a safe space for those involved; the most common words used to describe Atlas Theatre Company CIC in this survey was “supportive”, “community”, “welcoming”, and “exciting”.

Some key factors of how we improve the lives of our members are:

  • Build confidence
  • Encourage innovation and creativity
  • Provide training and development opportunities
  • Offer mentorship and guidance
  • Allow for career progression

Why are we crowdfunding?

This Crowdfunding campaign will keep workshops and events as low fee as possible, helping to combat the financial barriers many children and young people face within the creative arts.

Our goal of £750 will support us in various way including:

  • helping to provide various clubs and sessions for low cost / free
  • Support our Free Arts Week for all
  • Support our work in local schools, delivering free workshops to the children and families
  • Support the work of out community company, bringing people together from various backgrounds to create theatre
  • Support the development of our SEND experiences 

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