For every £2000 we raise, 5 young people can attend weekly classes for a year at YATI.
Support Us
Help us inspire the next generation of performers.
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YATI is a registered charity dedicated to empowering children and young people through high-quality performing arts training and opportunities. To continue our vital work, we are aiming to raise £100,000 towards our core costs — and we need your support.
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There are many easy and accessible ways to give. No matter the size of your donation, you’ll be helping us transform lives through creativity and performance.
Get Involved
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89% of young people surveyed say that YATI has positively changed their lives
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YATI offers free transformative drama classes to the most disadvantaged children
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Nearly 30% of YATI families are in financial hardship
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Classes build crucial life and employability skills such as communication, self-confidence, teamwork and ambition
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200 YATI students gain paid employment in the performing arts industry each year
Donate A Place
Give a young person the chance to thrive on stage.
For just £160, you can cover one young person’s place in our Stage Door Programme for a full term — giving them access to weekly classes, workshops, and projects.
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Our Stage Door Programme provides part or full subsidised places for low-income children and young people to engage in our classes. You can choose to fund one term or multiple terms.
Your donation helps every young person access Performing Arts classes, regardless of their financial situation.
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Join our YATI Angels
Make a lasting impact with a larger donation.
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Our Angel Scheme, launched in 2019, invites high-profile donors and passionate supporters to contribute through one-off or regular gifts.
Every £2,000 we raise can:
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Fund weekly classes for 6 young people for a year
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Provide a fully subsidised place on our Acting & Theatre Arts Foundation Course
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Deliver transition workshops in 10 schools to help children prepare for secondary school
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Give 40 young people the chance to experience a live theatre trip
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Support a practitioner to run a week-long community project
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If you are interested in joining our growing community of Angels, we’d love to hear from you. ​​
Corporate Donations & Sponsorship
Partner with us to create opportunities for young people.
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We are seeking collaborations with local and national businesses that want to invest in the creative futures of young people.
As a corporate partner, you could support:
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Individual children via our Donate a Place scheme
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Scholarships for our Foundation Course or Talent Agency
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Theatre trips, specialist workshops, and community outreach projects
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Equipment, materials, and capital improvements
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Match Funding for a Donate A Place Programme
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All of our donors, sponsors, and partners receive:
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A termly newsletter showcasing the real impact of their support
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Invitations to exclusive events and performances
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Tailored opportunities to ensure your giving aligns with your goals and is recognised meaningfully
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We will work with you to create a tailored partnership that aligns with your organisation’s goals and values. ​
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Together, we can ensure that every child and young person, regardless of background, has the chance to discover their voice, build confidence, and shine.
Community Partnerships
Let’s work together to make a bigger impact.
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At Young Actors Theatre Islington, we believe that collaboration strengthens our community and expands opportunities for young people. We are keen to build lasting partnerships with community organisations in and around Barnsbury who share our commitment to empowering and inspiring children and young people.
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By working together, we can co-design and deliver joint projects that:
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Increase access to performing arts and creative learning
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Support young people’s confidence, communication, and well-being
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Provide tailored workshops, events, and outreach programmes
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Respond to local needs and celebrate our vibrant community ​
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Whether you’re a youth organisation, school, charity, or community group, we’d love to hear from you and explore how we can create meaningful opportunities together.
Sign up for EasyFundraising
You can raise donations for YATI when managing your household bills, switching your mobile phone, broadband or energy provider, or doing your online shopping! Before you do your online shopping, login to www.easyfundraising.org.uk, select Young Actors Theatre as your charity, and start donating!
Registered companies will automatically donate a portion of your shopping straight to YATI.
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