Friend of Andy Taylor Foundation provided £5,000 of match funding
Ride with Andy 2026
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Aim
Every mile breaks down barriers. Support our London to Brighton ride and help young creatives reach their potential!
Every year, thousands of talented young people miss out on careers in the creative industries because they lack the opportunities, networks or financial support to get started. With almost one million 16–24-year-olds in the UK currently not in education, employment or training (NEET), the need to create accessible pathways into rewarding careers has never been greater.
That's why our intrepid team of riders are taking on Ride with Andy 2026, cycling 54 miles from London to Brighton. Every penny raised will fund the Andy Taylor Foundation's vital work, including projects such as their:
- Digital Innovation Bursaries, delivered in partnership with the Royal Television Society (RTS). The bursaries provide talented students from lower-income backgrounds with financial support, industry mentoring, networking opportunities, masterclasses and a MacBook, helping them build successful careers in digital media; and
- Foot in the Door courses, the next taking place in Liverpool this Autumn in partnership with Big Egg Films, Hat Trick Productions, ITV's Zoo 55, LA Productions, Lime Pictures’ L16 Digital, Liverpool Film Office, Liverpool Media Academy (LMA), Sony Pictures Europe and others. This incredible full time programme will support 12 NEET Liverpool residents aged 18-21 through: three weeks of industry-led training focused on confidence building, communication, teamwork, workplace behaviour and digital media skills; then four weeks paid work experience placements with employers from across media, creative and business sectors including Liverpool FC, Lime/ L16 Digital, LA Productions and many more.
By supporting our ride, you're helping to break down barriers, champion diverse talent and ensure the next generation can access opportunities based on their potential, not their background.
This project successfully funded on 20th October 2026