What we do and who we are
We are a young people-led, Cornish creative collaboration inspiring other young people via our own Community Interest Company
Why we do it
From the sunny, laid back, lethargic summers to the cosy, rain-heavy, dark winters. Growing up in and around Penzance exposes you to a variety of people, backgrounds, and experiences, some of which offers a world of prospect and positivity, but equally sometimes a deep sense of isolation, rejection, and deprivation. At Become You CIC, we want other young people to have access to the opportunities prevalent in the creative arts, and to build a new culture of unity and hope, where local pride in the town is not rooted in the struggle we face and overcome, but rather of celebrating the positive change that we have brought about that embraces change and creation.
How we do it
We are a young people-led Cornish Community Interest Company, formed in September 2022 and based in Penzance, Cornwall. Our aim is to address the lack of creative opportunities for young people in our local area by investigating identity, aspiration and choice. We do this by engaging our participants in creative projects and workshops which include elements of coaching, youth counselling, skill building, wellbeing activities and heritage and cultural events. We are working towards founding a new Aspiration Hub in Penzance for 13-25 year olds, who are marginalised, in need, or want to experience and take part in the creative industries, for recreation or exploring pathways in career pathways. Please, if you’re 13-18, get in touch if you are interested in joining our projects. If you are over 18, get in touch too, as you can be apart of the team in coaching young people or run your own workshops, giving other young people the opportunity you wish you had. Kernow Bys Vyken!