Hey, we are Your Voice Collective

We’re a startup group in the Teesside area, looking to combat the prominent isolation, social barriers and illiteracy problems that the area faces.

We listened to the community and found there was a deep need for safe spaces for creativity that help minimise loneliness, breakdown barriers, build strong emotional networks and help raise aspirations and confidence in the community. We found the LGBTQI community and its allies had the least access to these spaces.

By using creative art we establish safe spaces in the community where people can express themselves, problem solve, breakdown barriers and build networks, which encourage confidence and aspirations.

After a successful pilot project, in Stockton, where we invited members of the LGBTQI+ community to come to some workshops to work on some creative writing pieces and then perform them at a private event - we are now developing a longer term community plan to deliver our creative model within the Hartlepool area. together members of the LGBTQI+ community and local allies.

To meet this goal, we need to raise starting funds in order to reach this goal and establish our community.

Break down of forecasted costs and required funding.