Project Outcomes
Our Projects & Impact
At Indigo Youth Ltd, our projects are designed to create real, lasting change in the lives of young people.
We work with young people facing social and economic barriers, providing opportunities that build confidence, unlock creativity and open pathways into education, employment and enterprise.
Our Impact
Across our programmes, we have consistently delivered strong outcomes:
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95% of young people leave our programmes with improved confidence, new skills and clearer pathways into employment or further development
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Young people gain practical experience, industry exposure and access to opportunities
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Participants develop creative, communication and leadership skills
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Many progress into education, training, employment or entrepreneurial activity
Our work is not just about participation — it is about progression.
Creative Development Programme
We have successfully delivered creative development programmes supporting over 50 young people to build skills, confidence and career pathways.
Through music, poetry and creative practice, participants:
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Developed their creative voice and identity
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Gained hands-on experience in project delivery and collaboration
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Accessed opportunities linked to the creative industries and beyond
These programmes have helped young people move from uncertainty to direction, with many progressing into further opportunities.
Workshops & Creative Projects
Our poetry and creative workshops provide safe spaces for young people to:
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Express their lived experiences
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Build confidence and communication skills
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Engage with social issues in a constructive way
These sessions often lead to performances, showcases and public platforms, giving young people visibility and a voice.
Event Planning & Delivery
We have supported young people to design and deliver events, building real-world skills in:
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Event planning and coordination
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Teamwork and leadership
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Public speaking and performance
These experiences give young people practical exposure and transferable skills that support future employment and development.
Partnerships
We have successfully partnered with a range of organisations to deliver high-quality programmes and opportunities for young people, including:
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Arts Council England
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National Lottery
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Lambeth Council
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Science Gallery London
These partnerships enable us to expand our reach, enhance programme quality and connect young people to wider networks and opportunities.
Why Our Work Matters
Young people in underserved communities often face barriers that limit their access to opportunity. Our projects are designed to break down those barriers by providing:
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Access to creative and professional opportunities
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Skills development and real-world experience
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Supportive environments that build confidence and belief
We don’t just run projects — we create pathways.
Looking Ahead
We are continuing to grow our work, developing new programmes that deepen youth leadership, expand creative opportunities and increase long-term impact.
Creative Development Outcome
Sponsored by The Pheonix way
We congratulate Samuel Awuku aka “Sammy Soso” on the Grammy win for the self-produced and co-written song “Water” sung by world acclaimed artist “Tyla”; the Grammy award gained was for “Best African music performance”. Sammy was developed on the CREATIVITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME & ALSO THE CRIME AND CREATIVITY PROGRAMME OVER A 4 YEAR PERIOD with indigo youth ltd and Brixton recording studios. (The song is currently on 385 million views)
Development
Poetry & literature Documentary
INDIGO YOUTH LTD delivered a funded poetry development project in partnership with Arts Council England and Tate Britain, engaging 25 young participants through a series of creative writing workshops focused on spoken word, performance, and personal storytelling.
The programme supported participants to develop their voice, confidence, and performance skills, culminating in a large-scale public showcase at Tate Britain with an audience of over 250 people.
The event provided a professional platform for emerging young artists to present their work in a nationally recognised cultural institution.
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Creative Development 2024
Sponsored by The Pheonix way
During 12 months we provided young people from local brixton estates and surrounding areas with access to professional services, that will help them to gain new skills, experience and career opportunities in their chosen creative fields, including music, photography, film, poetry, sound engineering and much more
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the Music engineering course
INDIGO YOUTH LTD partnered with Brixton village and the JGA GROUP and delivered a 26 week Music Engineering Programme designed to support aspiring producers and engineers to develop practical, industry-relevant skills.
Through hands-on learning, participants gain experience in recording, mixing and production, while building confidence and understanding of the music industry.
The programme is focused on improving employability, opening pathways into creative careers and equipping young people with the tools needed to progress professionally.
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The music enginering course, w
Violence against women by Ariana Markowitz and Lambeth Council and put together by Elijah Kerr for indigo youth. Poem by Starlight Poet and Tre blu.
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2023 WORKSHOPS
Giving platforms to local creatives
During 6 months we will be providing young people from local brixton estates and surrounding areas with access to professional services, that will help them to gain new skills, experience and career opportunities in their chosen creative fields, email to take part or find out more info.
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CREATING PLATFORMS
That help young people to grow.
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CAPACITY BUILDING
Change for the Better
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Transforming Lives
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Empowering Others
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CONFIDENCE BUILDING
Guiding individuals towards their full potential
ACTIVITIES
include
Music video production, Studio recording sessions, Professional Photo shoots, Artist development, music engineering, Mentoring, Career advice and direction, and new skills learnt.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
At INDIGO YOUTH LTD, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in the field of creativity in young people and this is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area. We are always striving to make a difference with our projects, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.
CREATIVE MENTORING
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those who need it most. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Learn more about our Music and mentoring work by getting in touch with our team today.
POETRY ONLINE 2021
We have an exciting new project where we will be doing live online poetry sessions and zoom discussions, poetry recordings, writing sessions and online Instagram live jams.
All this taking place in April, May, June 2021, if you are a poetry or spoken word artist and would like to take part email us and join this amazing and creative spring project.
Follow us on Instagram @mrpoetryluv
And check us out on Youtube
All participants will leave this project with a professionally recorded poetry piece and a live poetry video.
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LOCAL DEMONSTRATIONS FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER
During the past weeks during 2020 we have been hit with the covid 19 of which we saw the UK come to a stand still. As it started to ease we were then suddenly hit with the unjustified death of the black American George Floyd who was killed by several police officers, this saw a rise of riots, and demonstrations all around the world with people outraged at the treatment of the black community by the police.
At indigo youth we have been working closely with the young people to express their individual opinions and voices in such times via our creative platforms. Please help us to fund these supportive projects by giving a donation. Thank you. #blacklivesmatter #kickoutracism #supportyouthprojects #donate
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Donations to Indigo Youth
On Saturday 9th March EARTH STATION and BRIXTON BREWERY are hosting a women-only
COLLABORATION BREW DAY
at Brixton’s state of the art beer factory in Herne Hill
100% of the proceeds from this year’s IWD beer will be donated to charities combatting issues of YOUTH VIOLENCE and CHILD CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION, BUILD COMMUNITY RAISE AWARENESS LEARN TO BREW LUNCH + BEER TASTING
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE Search:
International Women’s Brew Day 2019
Women 18 and over
10am Saturday 9th March
Units 1&2 Dylan Road, London SE24 0HL
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
WATCH THE BOURNEMOUTH TRIP
Indigo youth ltd alongside Angell Town Community ltd put together a summer trip for the local community during the holiday term, the project was supported by The Big Local
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MUSIC, MENTORING & SUPPORT
Supported by Big Lottery 2018
Helping young participants with song writing techniques and learning new ways of creative writing. Professional advice, support to help the young participants lead their own careers.
WRITING SUPPORT / DEVELOPMENT / MUSIC RECORDING
Putting together ideas and collaborations, helping up and coming artists with confidence and career building.
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MUSIC MOTIVATION
Supported by Peoples Health Lottery 2017/2018
We work hard to get our efforts noticed by the media and are so proud when this goal comes to fruition. A well informed community is an empowered one as well, so take a look at some of the latest Projects below and help spread the word about all the amazing developments at INDIGO YOUTH LTD.
MOTIVATION, INSPIRATION, AND SUPPORT
Live recording of one on the young people learning how to produce music.
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Supported by Youth Music 2015
We created a project that would help the 30 young participants to learn in depth skills experience and knowledge about the influences behind the production, people and the instruments that create the popular sounds of music. Now just sit back and watch our documentary to see how it all turned out.
YOUTH MUSIC
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AFRICA PROJECT
Tackling the Issue and creating opportunities
The Indigo Youth team went out to build new international partnerships, and to help an orphanage in The Malakei area of Juba in South Sudan. This orphanage has been created by a local man who quit his day job, with no state funding or other forms of support from any other organizations. We were also given football kits from QPR Football team team to hand out as a contribution to the young players in Africa.
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Lisa Ruth Cole
Learning Mentor
The project has giving me the drive and passion to do more mentoring projects.Working alongside the youth with my experiences here as been a great opportunity.I have gained more confidence from being around the young people and my fellow workers.I have great expectations in the youth work that indigoyouth provides and i am looking forward to many more projects to come.
Craig
Volunteer
This was my 1st project being a part of Indigo youth Project and to say i have enjoyed it is an understatement. The interaction I have had with the youth has only strengthened my will and determination to go on and aspire to be a qualified Youth Worker in my future years.
faiz
Youth artist
Since I got involved in the youth music project I have learned many new skills from how to perfecting my vocals, my flow and the energy I put into my music. The mentoring sessions helped me quite a lot to keep me focused on particular goals and to keep myself out of trouble. I got to record many different tracks with a range of people which showed me the diversity in music, I got to experience new things like producing beats, the sessions were really beneficial for me. Big thanks to the whole team an unforgettable journey.........
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Making People Happy