our Youth Board…

Area you are most passionate about: I am passionate about using art to help people be heard and to give young people a voice, telling stories though which others can feel seen and less alone. In the current climate, it is especially important to fight for people’s rights and equity, and to give them the space to talk and have moments of happiness and tranquility.

Biggest role model: My mum, she’s always able to find the good in life and is such a kind, hardworking person who takes the time to listen to and help those around her

Area you are most passionate about: Learning about the wider publishing and art industries that I would not experience otherwise.

Area you are most passionate about: Most passionate about mental health and redefining fatherhood

Biggest role model: My biggest role model is Jacques Costeau because he reminds me to be more curious, selfless and creative.

Area you are most passionate about: Empowering young voices in areas that directly impact them, like education/mental health.

Role model: Writer Alok Vaid-Melon because of their dedication to LGTBQ+ liberation and admirable composure in the face of internet trolls.

Areas you are most passionate about: I am most passionate about holding safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community to process queer trauma and also tapping into queer joy, what does it mean to truly be ourselves in the world? I am a yoga teacher and facilitate Queer Circles and I want to pass on tools to help feel safer in the body and in our nervous systems. 

Biggest Role Model: I have many, but one is Kae Tempest, they are a nonbinary queer spoken word poet and one of their poems I love the most is called Grace as it reminds me to be myself and come back to being in the space of love. 

Area you are most passionate about - I am passionate about supporting and uplifting the voices on LGBTQ+ working-class young people. 

Biggest role model- I don’t have a particular role model, but anyone who grew up queer and working-class that has made a name for themselves in whatever they like - they are my hero’s.

Area you are most passionate about: mental health and art

Biggest role model: Banksy.

Area you are most passionate about: I'm passionate about creating positive change in the community, implementing new ways of thinking about mental health support, and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

Area you are most passionate about: Mental Health Advocation, especially from the perspectives of those who are the most overlooked.

Biggest role model: Rhiannon Griffiths. She has been through so much, started a successful CIC, helped so many people in the community, and has put everything into making sure everybody has a chance in life and putting them before herself. She has created a legacy.

Area you are most passionate about: uplifting marginalised voices and also environmental issues. Usually focusing on political reform/areas within the government's domain.

Biggest role model: Jameela Jamil is someone who has championed and continues to champion all marginalised voices but continues to be herself in doing so.

Area you are most passionate about: Giving voice to creative communities, i.e. youth.

Biggest role model: My friends, who are doing cool stuff in the same context as me, which makes it feel like I can also do cool things!

Area you are most passionate about- I am most passionate about creating spaces where people can feel the most like themselves. Activism is important to me that I am making these changes and getting voices out there.

Biggest role model- My biggest role model is Jinkx Monsoon. They are a wonderful inspiration to me and has been for several years. She is outspoken on her beliefs and is always very kind.

Area you are most passionate about: Getting young people engaged with programmes 

Biggest role model: Zara Sultana MP, does such amazing things for POC youth

Area you are most passionate about: Mental Health! Getting rid of stigmas and people being able to seek help if they need it.