Our Youth Board
At Jack Drum Arts young people play an active and crucial role in our decision-making processes through our dedicated Youth Board.
Established in 2021, our Youth Board has grown to become an integral part of Jack Drum with over 20 young people aged 12 to 21 having taken part.
Currently, the Youth Board is comprised of 10 dedicated members, with two young people from each of our weekly sessions.
These young people come together with the aim of identifying their goals and developing actionable steps to achieve them
To date, the Youth Board has produced:
B.O.P Fest 2022
Jack Drum Art’s Community Ceilidh Fundraiser – raising £2,000
B.O.P Fest 2023
In addition they are active in applying for funding to various grant funders, both local and national and consult with the senior management on lare-scale funding applications which would benefit and involve young people.
The Youth Board operates based on five core values:
Collaboration: working together harmoniously to achieve common goals
Equity: ensuring fairness and justice for all young people in our programs
Creating a safe and stable environment: fostering an atmosphere where every member feels secure and supported
Having fun and enjoying yourself: recognizing the importance of enjoyment and fulfilment in all activities.
Social Action: Taking active steps to make a positive impact on the community and society.
At all levels of our work, young people take active roles reflecting the #iwill 6 principles of social action: YOUTH LED, CHALLENGING, SOCIAL IMPACT, PROGRESSION, EMBEDDED, REFLECTIVE.
Our current Youth Board members are: Megan, Leah, Ellena, Rufus, Oliver, Sarah, Bella, Isabel, Freya and Jacob
If you would like more information about our Youth Board or have a project they could help you with please email eve@jackdrum.co.uk