Whether you're a new supporter, a long-time member of our community, or one of the funders who makes this work possible, this 2025 Impact Report is an invitation to spend some time reflecting on what we've built together over the past year.
Arts Emergency simply couldn't do this work without our network of more than 11,000 volunteers, donors, fundraisers and cheerleaders. Every hour of mentoring, every donation, every conversation, every fundraising effort and every act of solidarity helps create opportunities for young people facing barriers to accessing the future they're entitled to.
Throughout this report, you'll read stories from our team about what we've been working on, and from the young people at the centre of everything we do. Wren shares how they found their place in the arts. God's Favour reflects on building networks she wouldn't have had access to otherwise. Danielius talks about the incredible music opportunities that came through Arts Emergency. And Orisha looks back on a journey that began in 2021 and continues to shape where they're headed next.
Every story is different, but together they remind us what can happen when young people have access to community, opportunity and people who believe in them.
Some highlights...
🎉 95% of mentees said they had an improved confidence that they can achieve their creative ambitions
🚀 91% of mentees said that the programme gave them opportunities they wouldn't have been able to get otherwise
💥 84% of mentees said they feel like they belong to a creative community
These are authentic stories and demonstrate the remarkable ecosystem of generosity, learning, collaboration and change.
Enjoy!