Our Impact

 Our work aims to strengthen communities and support people seeking sanctuary to build resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging in the UK.

Through creative programmes, participants develop transferable skills such as communication, leadership, as well as increased English language skills.

250+

young creatives seeking asylum supported by our programmes

90%

report an increase in confidence and wellbeing after taking part in a programme

Read our recent impact reports below:

  • “This programme changed my life, since arriving in the UK I have only stayed in my room all the time and never went out.”

    Hillingdon Participant

  • "I don’t really open up easily, I’m reserved, keep myself to myself, and I feel like you guys pulled that out of me so I really appreciate you guys for that.”

    StoryFest Participant

  • “I just wanted to say thank you again for those incredible 5 days with Compass, it was literally so charming and changing for me!”

    Step Forward Participant