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Opening Doors to the Creative World

Youth and Adult Community Training (YACT) CIC provides the tools, training, and storytelling skills needed to thrive in a digital economy — for Londoners aged 17 to 55, with a focus on underserved communities.

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People Supported
17–55
Age Range
100%
Profits Reinvested
Free
or Affordable Courses
Who We Are

Skills, Storytelling & Social Enterprise

YACT CIC is opening doors to the creative world for Londoners aged 17 to 55. We provide the tools, training, and storytelling skills needed to thrive in a digital economy, with a focus on supporting those from underserved communities.

By keeping our courses free or affordable, we make sure your bank balance never limits your potential. As a social enterprise, we reinvest all profits back into the people we serve — staying transparent and community-led every step of the way.

"We don't answer to shareholders; we answer to our community."
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YACT CIC creative training workshop
Ages 17–55
London-wide

Profits Reinvested

As a social enterprise, we reinvest 100% of our income back into the people we serve.

Community-Led

We don't answer to shareholders — we answer to our community, staying transparent every step of the way.

Free or Affordable

We keep our courses free or affordable so your bank balance never limits your potential.

What We Offer

Our Programmes

Hands-on, industry-relevant creative training for Londoners aged 17–55. Free or affordable — no experience needed.

Filmmaking & Video Production

From scriptwriting and directing to post-production editing — participants create real films screened at community events.

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Photography

Master professional camera operation, studio lighting, and digital editing while developing your unique creative voice.

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Podcasting & Radio

From concept to broadcast — develop your voice, interview skills, and audio production techniques in our studio.

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Digital Journalism

Cover local stories, learn ethical journalism, and publish your work to real audiences across London.

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Our Community

Stories That Change Lives

Every week, Londoners aged 17 to 55 walk through our doors with an idea and leave with the skills to bring it to life. Our community is diverse, passionate, and full of untold stories waiting to be shared.

From first-time filmmakers to seasoned community journalists, YACT CIC is the place where creative potential meets real opportunity.

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What People Say

Voices from Our Community

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Aisha, 22
Filmmaking Programme
★★★★★

"YACT gave me the confidence to tell my story. I never thought I'd be making films, but here I am."

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Marcus, 34
Photography Programme
★★★★★

"The photography course changed everything. I've got real skills now and I know how to use them."

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Priya, 19
Digital Journalism
★★★★★

"Being part of YACT showed me that people from all walks of life have important things to say."

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Help Us Open More Doors

Every donation goes directly into our programmes, equipment, and community. As a CIC, we reinvest 100% of income back into the people we serve.

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