Who are we?
Y.E.S Project (Youth Empowered Space) uses Dance and Movement to help disadvantaged young people overcome challenges, get active, and reach their potential!
Driven by Youth Voice Y.E.S has supported 680+ young people (aged 7-17
) across 27 clubs in Brighton, Crawley, and Hastings. Y.E.S clubs involve weekly Dance and Movement sessions, led by professional coaches, assisted by former Y.E.S participants.
Why are we crowdfunding?
Money raised via this Crowdfunder will be used as match funding from the Sport England Movement Fund to support the Y.E.S Project across Crawley.
Funding will support Young People by sustaining and developing 3 Y.E.S Projects in Crawley for 1 year and open a 4th for older participants, aged 12-17. We’ll encourage participants to develop further skills through leadership qualifications, volunteering, and Youth Voice.
Community Impact:
The Y.E.S Project is truly life changing. Young People from deprived and disadvantaged communities will gain the benefits of regular physical activity, boosting their physical fitness levels, confidence and mental health - 87% of previous participants reported feeling more confident, and 69% have better mental health thanks to Y.E.S.
Young People will have the opportunity to make friends and find a sense of belonging in a healthy and supportive community that they wouldn’t otherwise have easy access to.
Participants say Y.E.S “helps build my confidence and makes me happy”, and it “has helped me to be more active and make more friends.” Other participants say “The Y.E.S Project has helped me get out of the house and do something with my free time. They have made my life a lot more fun.”
The confidence and joy they get from dancing and moving in a safe, supportive, friendly environment with other like-minded young people, will encourage a long-lasting love for movement and exercise.
To see our journey in Crawley so far please visit: DanceHub in Crawley.
How you can play your part:
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.