Our Creative and Performing Arts project uses dance, drama, music, and visual arts to engage young people in Farnworth, Bolton – one of the UK’s most deprived areas. Through inclusive, faith-respecting workshops, we provide a safe space for young people aged 8–24 to express themselves, explore their identity, and build community. With over 1,300 active members and a waiting list of 400+, this project offers vital creative outlets and promotes unity among young people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

 

Believe Achieve CIC is a grassroots youth and community organisation based in Farnworth, Greater Manchester. Our Creative and Performing Arts project gives a voice to marginalised young people through creative expression. Using dance, drama, spoken word, music, and visual arts, we provide safe and inclusive workshops for young people aged 8–24, many of whom face poverty, exclusion, or are refugees new to the UK.

The sessions are values-driven and interfaith-friendly, encouraging reflection on personal identity, purpose, and resilience. Our showcases and exhibitions not only empower the participants but also build bridges across the community. Thanks to funding from Westhill Endowment, we are continuing to inspire transformation through faith-respecting creativity.