Culture Exchange Programme

This 2 year programme, funded by The Foundation for Future London and Westfield Stratford City builds on our pilot project from 2023. This time we are exploring culture across Bradford, Nottingham and East London. No qualifications needed, we are looking for 15 young people to come on the journey with us, who have the energy, and curiosity to learn, and lead change.

Included in this fully-funded programme:

15 interactive learning workshops
Activism Youth voice and leadership sessions
Exchange weekends to Nottingham & Bradford
Introduction to social enterprise
Support to set up your own project
Access to grants
Mentoring
Influential networking
Tailored additional support if needed

No Qualifications Needed - We prioritise passion, drive, and dedication and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds—including care and criminal justice experienced, young carers and those with first-hand experience of the inequalities they aim to change.

Is this programme right for me?

You should apply if you:

Aged 18-25yrs old & from East London
Ever thought about your future development
Passionate about community change
Curious about different cultures
Can commit to the full learning programme (June 2024 - October 2024)

This programme has taught me lots about
culture and helped my confidence. Now, with
the support of Social Ark, I’m able to grow as
a young leader, set up my own enterprise and
continue to improve in so many areas.

Programme participant

Getting the 5k and learning support has really taken my business to the next step.

Programme Participant

I have met so many great people, I’m now being supported to make my own music EP

Programme Participant