Our Story

About YACT CIC

Youth and Adult Community Training (YACT) CIC was born from a simple observation: London is full of untold stories, but many people lack the tools to share them.

Who We Are

Born from a Simple Observation

Youth and Adult Community Training (YACT) CIC was born from a simple observation: London is full of untold stories, but many people lack the tools to share them. We launched to bridge the gap between creative potential and technical access, providing the equipment and training necessary for local voices to be heard.

We believe that skills like filmmaking, podcasting, and photography are more than just hobbies — they are vital pathways to employment and civic agency.

As a social enterprise, we don't answer to shareholders; we answer to our community, reinvesting 100% of our income back into the people we serve.

"Skills like filmmaking, podcasting, and photography are vital pathways to employment and civic agency."
YACT CIC team and participants
100%
Profits Reinvested
Our Mission

What We Stand For

Access for All

We keep our courses free or affordable so your bank balance never limits your potential. No one is turned away due to cost.

Community-Led

We are transparent and community-led every step of the way. Our community shapes our programmes, not the other way around.

Reinvesting in People

As a social enterprise, we reinvest 100% of our income back into the people we serve — funding equipment, facilitators, and new programmes.

Our Values

The Principles That Guide Us

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Equity

We actively work to remove barriers — financial, geographic, and social — that prevent people from accessing creative training.

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Community

We are rooted in London's diverse communities and shaped by the people we serve. Our participants are partners, not just students.

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Creativity

We believe every person has a story worth telling. Our role is to give people the tools and confidence to tell it.

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Transparency

As a CIC, we are accountable to our community. We publish our accounts and are open about how every pound is spent.

YACT CIC programmes
What We Do

Practical Skills for a Digital Economy

YACT CIC provides hands-on creative media training across filmmaking, photography, podcasting, digital journalism, and digital skills. Our programmes are designed for Londoners aged 17–55, with a focus on those from underserved communities.

Free or affordable courses — no financial barriers
Industry-standard equipment and professional facilitators
Real outputs — films, photo essays, podcasts, articles
Community screenings, exhibitions, and showcases
Pathways to employment and further education
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Be Part of the Story

Whether you want to learn, volunteer, partner, or donate — there's a place for you at YACT CIC.

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