Real stories from real people whose lives have been changed by creative training at YACT CIC.
"YACT gave me the confidence to tell my story. I never thought I'd be making films, but here I am — I've just finished my first short documentary and it's being screened next month."
"The photography course changed everything for me. I've got real, professional skills now and I know how to use them. I've just landed my first paid photography job."
"Being part of YACT showed me that people from all walks of life have important things to say. I've written articles that have been read by hundreds of people in my community."
"I thought podcasting was for young people. YACT proved me wrong. I've launched a podcast about life in East London that now has over 500 regular listeners."
"The digital skills course helped me build a social media presence for my small business. Within three months, I'd doubled my customer base through the content I learned to create."
"At 52, I thought my chance to learn filmmaking had passed. YACT showed me it's never too late. I've made a short film about my neighbourhood that's been shown at three community events."
If you've been part of a YACT CIC programme or workshop, we'd love to hear from you. Your story could inspire someone else to take the first step.
All submissions are reviewed before being published. We'll always ask your permission before sharing your story publicly.