Youth programmes
youth provision
We’re proud to offer some of the best industry-led youth programmes in London. Available completely free for 16-30 year olds.
Industry-led
All of our youth programmes are led by current working professionals in the industry so that participants get current and up to date insight. From Grammy award winning producers, to record label owners and A-List stylists. We make sure our programmes are led by experts.
real outcomes
Joining a Hype & Genius programme gives participants tangible and real-world experience. We ensure that participants leave with skills they can put on their CV. From running real artist marketing campaigns in session, to producing podcasts or hosting a music showcase- everything we do leads to outcomes.
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Resource Directory & Signposting Guide for Young People
At Hype & Genius CIC, we want to make sure that every young person on our programmes knows where to find support if they need it. This directory lists organisations that can help with a range of issues. All services listed are free and confidential unless stated otherwise. Please note: we are not affiliated with any organisation on this list.
CREATIVE INDUSTRY CHARITIES
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
Creative Youth | Youth arts charity running festivals, creative spaces and training for ages 5-30 | creativeyouthcharity.org | Visit website |
The Creative Society | Breaking down barriers to the creative industries for underrepresented young people | thecreativesociety.co.uk | Visit website |
Roundhouse | Creative programmes, music, performance and career support for ages 11-30 | roundhouse.org.uk | Visit website |
Creative Access | Diversity & inclusion in creative industries, placements, internships, mentoring | creativeaccess.org.uk | Visit website |
CREATIVE INDUSTRY GRANTS & FUNDING
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
Youth Music NextGen Fund | Grants up to £3,000 for young creatives | youthmusic.org.uk/funding | Visit website |
Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants | Funding up to £100,000 for arts projects | artscouncil.org.uk | Visit website |
RISE Funding | £500 grants for young creatives aged 13-30 | artswork.org.uk | Visit website |
Creative Lives in Progress | Directory of 18+ grants and funding opportunities for creatives | creativelivesinprogress.com | Visit website |
CREATIVE INDUSTRY SUPPORT & JOBS
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
Creative Access | Paid placements and career support in creative industries | creativeaccess.org.uk | Visit website |
Roundhouse Works | Career development and workspace for 18-30 year old freelancers and entrepreneurs | roundhouse.org.uk/young-creatives-11-30/roundhouse-works | Visit website |
Discover! Creative Careers | Explore roles across the creative industries | discovercreative.careers | Visit website |
Creative & Cultural Skills | Apprenticeships and training in creative sector | ccskills.org.uk | Visit website |
SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
Talk to FRANK | Free, confidential drug advice 24/7 | talktofrank.com | Call: 0300 123 6600, Text: 82111 |
Young Hackney Substance Misuse Service | Free confidential support for under 25s in Hackney with drug/alcohol issues | younghackney.org | Referrals via Young Hackney |
Addaction (now We Are With You) | Free drug & alcohol support for young people | wearewithyou.org.uk | Visit website |
YoungMinds | Info on drugs, alcohol & mental health for young people | youngminds.org.uk | Visit website |
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
National Domestic Abuse Helpline | Free 24-hour helpline | nationaldahelpline.org.uk | Call: 0808 2000 247 |
Women’s Aid | Support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse | womensaid.org.uk | Live chat available |
Galop | Support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse | galop.org.uk | Call: 0800 999 5428 |
Childline | 24/7 support for under 19s | childline.org.uk | Call: 0800 1111 |
BULLYING
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
Anti-Bullying Alliance | Information, resources and support | anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk | Visit website |
Kidscape | Advice and support for young people and parents | kidscape.org.uk | Parent advice line: 0300 102 4481 |
Childline | Confidential support for under 19s | childline.org.uk | Call: 0800 1111 |
BullyingUK (Family Lives) | Online advice and support | bullying.co.uk | Visit website |
RELATIONSHIPS & SEX EDUCATION (RSE)
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
Brook | Free sexual health and wellbeing services for under 25s | brook.org.uk | Visit website |
Sexpression:UK | Peer-led RSE charity empowering young people | sexpression.org.uk | Visit website |
Terrence Higgins Trust | Sexual health information, testing and support | tht.org.uk | Visit website |
Sexwise | NHS-backed advice on sex, relationships and contraception | sexwise.org.uk | Visit website |
MENTAL / EMOTIONAL / PHYSICAL HEALTH
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
YoungMinds | UK’s leading mental health charity for young people | youngminds.org.uk | Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258 |
Kooth | Free online counselling and emotional wellbeing for 11-25s | kooth.com | Visit website |
Shout | Free 24/7 text support | giveusashout.org | Text: SHOUT to 85258 |
Mind | Mental health information and support | mind.org.uk | Infoline: 0300 123 3393 |
Good Thinking | Free digital wellbeing platform for Londoners | good-thinking.uk | Visit website |
VOLUNTEERING & CAREERS
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
HandsOn London | Volunteering opportunities across London | handsonlondon.org.uk | Visit website |
National Careers Service | Free careers advice and guidance | nationalcareers.service.gov.uk | Call: 0800 100 900 |
Prince’s Trust | Support for 11-30 year olds to get into education, training and jobs | princes-trust.org.uk | Visit website |
British Red Cross | Volunteering opportunities from age 15 | redcross.org.uk | Visit website |
LGBTQ+ SUPPORT
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
Stonewall | Leading LGBTQ+ charity with info and resources | stonewall.org.uk | Visit website |
Mosaic LGBT+ Young Person’s Trust | Support for LGBT+ young people in London (Camden) | mosaictrust.org.uk | Visit website |
akt | LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, support for 16-25s | akt.org.uk | Visit website |
Gendered Intelligence | Support for trans and non-binary young people under 25 | genderedintelligence.co.uk | Visit website |
Mermaids | Support for trans and gender-diverse young people and families | mermaidsuk.org.uk | Visit website |
HOMELESSNESS (YOUTH)
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
Centrepoint | UK’s leading youth homelessness charity for 16-25s | centrepoint.org.uk | Visit website |
New Horizon Youth Centre | Support for homeless 18-24 year olds in London | nhyouthcentre.org.uk | Visit website |
Depaul UK | Accommodation and support for young homeless people | depaul.org.uk | Visit website |
London Youth Gateway | Partnership of 7 organisations supporting homeless 16-25 year olds | londonyouthgateway.org.uk | Visit website |
YOUNG CARERS
Organisation | What They Help With | Website | Contact Details |
Carers Trust | Find local young carer services and support | carers.org | Visit website |
The Children’s Society | Local young carer projects across the UK | childrenssociety.org.uk | Visit website |
Barnardo’s | Drop-in centres and support for young carers | barnardos.org.uk | Visit website |
Action for Children | Sidekick text service for young carers 13-18 | actionforchildren.org.uk | Text service available |
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Service | Contact Details |
Emergency Services | 999 |
Childline | 0800 1111 (free, 24/7, under 19s) |
Samaritans | 116 123 (free, 24/7) |
Shout Crisis Text Line | Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7) |
NHS 111 | 111 (non-emergency medical advice) |
From week 1 through to week 4 I learnt more than I ever imagine I could learn in that amount of time. The course leader was amazing and the guest speakers gave a deep insight into what a career in the industry looks like. This so helpful and would definitely recommend!
It was really great to be around other young creatives and aspiring fashion designers / brand owners. Amazing way to refine what I want my brand to be and be able to discuss with everyone and get feedback and support. It was a perfect introduction and I’m feeling inspired to continue my journey!
Throughout the course of the programme I have gained so much knowledge and further understanding about my positioning on social media, my own personal brand, I learned about the different skills needed for each social media platform and how to best utilise those skills on each platform. Overall I have had the best learning experience here with Hype & Genius!