Make Bank
“We are at the very beginning of a journey. We want to make the creative industries representative of the society we live in. We want to encourage creatives to stand up and create change, to support young talent and to give every young person the opportunity to follow their creative dream.”
– Kirsty Thomas, Make Bank Founder
Make Bank work with schools and young people across the UK to help provide materials, support and inspiration for pupils who want to follow creative careers.
In the UK more than 33% of children are currently living in poverty and in some areas this figure reaches a staggering 62%. An increasing number of young people are dropping out of creative subjects at school because they don’t have, and can’t afford, the materials they need to complete basic coursework or don’t recognise the scope of opportunity that exists in the creative industries.
The Make Bank provides Art and Design Kits for disadvantaged pupils who want to pursue creative education and a creative career. They also work with industry professionals to share inspiring stories, creative journeys and career advice.
You can learn more about the incredible work of Make Bank at themakebank.org.uk where you can also read our Directors story and maybe submit your own.
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