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  1. About us
  2. Equity, diversity and inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion at Creative Youth Network

Creative Youth Network supports young people to reach their potential regardless of their background. We work with vulnerable young people who have had the most difficult start in life and those facing the most barriers.

This is why Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) is at the core of our mission and vision for Creative Youth Network.

Many people face personal and circumstantial barriers, there are structural and cultural barriers to whole groups of people for whom achieving their potential is harder simply due to their race, gender, disability, faith or sexuality. At Creative Youth Network we will play our part in eliminating these structural barriers and giving everyone an equal chance to live a fulfilling life.

Creative Youth Network needs to grow to truly represent the diverse communities we serve in order to provide the best support for young people. Although we are successful in engaging young people from diverse backgrounds, we have work to do to develop the diversity of our staff teams across the organisation. 

We are committed to diversifying our staff teams and we aim to deliver and embed change. 

People are not only one identity, so intersectionality is important for us - we take into account the multiple overlaying different identities that people have.

We aim to create an environment where we can discuss and debate differences and learn from each other. We will create an environment where discrimination is completely unacceptable and staff, volunteers and young people feel safe to come forward to report instances of discrimination.

We see this work not only benefitting our organisation directly, but also contributing to Bristol and the South West as a whole. We embrace the aims set out in the Bristol Equality Charter:

          1. Making Bristol a welcoming city where everyone feels they belong

          2. Inspiring trust and confidence in all the city has to offer

          3. Recognising, valuing and celebrating diversity

          4. Building good relations and understanding between people

          5. Promoting inclusion, participation and equal access

          6. Challenging discrimination, harassment, bullying, hate crime and victimisation

We are fully committed to this work and we promise to share our progress, continuing on our journey towards equity, diversity and inclusion. 

We welcome your ideas, feedback and challenges.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at Creative Youth Network plays a key role in leading this work, discussing issues in a safe, inclusive and supportive space. Our members are:

  

Find out more about our team Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

"We must have an honest look at the role we play in maintaining disadvantage"

Diversity Consultant and Leadership Coach Kamaljit Poonia talks about the role of Black History Month and how we can go further in tackling bias and discrimination. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

What do young people think of Black History Month?

What do young people think of Black History Month?

We asked young people from the Unity Youth Forum what their views on Black History Month are – whether it’s relevant to them, if they see its impact, and what needs to improve for children to be more aware of Black history. These are their thoughts. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

Refugees are welcome here – Building Community & support for young refugees and asylum seekers

Refugees are welcome here – Building Community & support for young refugees and asylum seekers

We support young Afghan refugees to make a life here. Many are devastated by what they are seeing happen in their country, to their friends and families. Our thoughts are with them all and we will continue to welcome all those who seek refuge in our city. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2021

Updated: 8th October, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

Supporting LGBT+ young people | Beyond Pride Month

Supporting LGBT+ young people | Beyond Pride Month

This Pride month we're going back to basics: talking about what celebrating Pride means to us, how important it is to young people and how we need to go beyond just rainbow washing and ensure support is in place. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 11th October, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

Black History Month and beyond - our journey towards a more just and equitable workplace

Black History Month and beyond - our journey towards a more just and equitable workplace

It's Black History Month and plenty of organisations are sharing resources, information and activities to celebrate the achievements of people of colour. We take this chance to reflect on our own progress towards being a just and equitable workplace and providing young people of colour, and staff, the best support possible.   Hear the thoughts of three members of ‘The Global Majority’*, Creative Youth Network's staff forum for people of colour. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2020

Updated: 11th October, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

Following recent events in America, and ongoing everyday injustices in the UK and the world over, Creative Youth Network stands in solidarity with black and minority ethnic people and especially the young people we work with and support. Read more

Published: 11th June, 2020

Author: Elena Dumitrache

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  • Music Making | Summer Course

    Music Making | Summer Course

    Come and explore music production, song writing, performance and collaboration on CYN’s 3 day Summer Music Making course. This course is all about creating music and learning something new; try creating a beat using music software, writing a song in a day, and recording yourself playing an instrument. All abilities welcome and if you play an instrument feel free to bring it along.

  • Art in Nature | Summer Course

    Art in Nature | Summer Course

    Join textile artist Jessie Potter and environmental artist Jill Parsons as we explore the natural world with a range of 2D and 3D techniques. On this three-day course, we will experiment with weaving, printing, natural dying, photography and a range of other skills to create artwork in nature.  Make friends, collaborate and hang out in a beautiful space. Open to all young people aged 11-16 – from beginners to aspiring artists!

  • Infinite Identity | Exhibition at The Station

    Infinite Identity | Exhibition at The Station

    Life without creativity and imagination would be a very dull and possibly apocalyptic affair. Without the ability to see further than our physical reality, and to see ourselves as more than just the sum of our parts is perhaps one of the most powerful abilities we have as a species. This exhibit seeks to highlight not only diversity in thought, but diversity of self. 
    20th June - 15th July 2022 at The Station

  • Food For Thought

    Food For Thought

    Join our group to get involved in fun cooking and baking activities – including outdoor cooking. We’ll also have some chats and activities during the sessions about looking after your wellbeing and mental health and dealing with stress.

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    Creative Youth Network helps young people, no matter what their background or circumstances, to reach their own potential.

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    Get in touch with us to find out more about our youth centres, arts programmes, or services. Creative Youth Network: 0117 9477948

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  • Who we are

    Who we are

    Creative Youth Network is a registered charity based in Bristol, in the South West of England. We are youth workers, professional artists, freelancers, volunteers and campaigners. We help all young people to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives, by building secure, positive relationships with them based on the unique needs of each person.

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    Refer a young person

    Find out how to refer a young person on to our creative courses, one to one advice service and job coaching programme.

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    The Station

    The Station is Bristol's Central Youth Hub. Come and learn new skills, hang out with friends in the evenings, and get support - all in a relaxed, creative environment.

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    We provide support for emerging young artists, musicians, performers and creatives aged 16-25 years old, empowering the next generation of great artists from all backgrounds.

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    One to one careers advice | West of England Works

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CREATIVE YOUTH NETWORK
20 OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
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TEL: 0117 947 7948

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