Our Impact

RicNic now works with approximately 2000 young people each year across the UK. The majority of our existing programme and all of our plans going forward, focus on bringing opportunities to areas with limited alternative arts provision.  We are committed to opening up opportunities for young people everywhere to develop their creative potential, gain advice from professional mentors and raise their aspirations.

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Every year we provide

  • Some individuals with their very first experience of being in a theatre project
  • Others with the opportunities they need to take their next step towards a professional career in the creative industry
  • Learning experiences which many have been able to draw on as example answers in their interviews for further education or employment.
  • A safe space for young people to explore their creative potential, share their ideas and collaborate with others who share the same interests.
  • A place for young people to form new friendships, often with peers across their community they otherwise would never have met.
  • Support for schools who are looking to expand their creative curriculum
  • Free opportunities to gain hands-on creative work experience
  • Opportunities for the local community to enjoy performances and events.

Our previous participants talk about RicNic being a ‘family’ that you never really leave! We are fortunate to have many alumni who support our current programme as audience members, donors, associates, and ambassadors.  With alumni now working across many different industries, this provides us with a strong base that we can call on to support our current participants.