We are thrilled to announce that Climb 4 Limited has been awarded £41,963 through the Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants for INSPIRE Youth Theatre: Making the Arts Accessible. This exciting project will run from May 5, 2025 – April 30, 2026 and will expand the delivery of our pilot INSPIRE Youth Theatre, previously funded by CreateNEL.
The funding will help deliver Dance, Drama, and Musical Theatre workshops across three key hubs in North East Lincolnshire to children underrepresented and disadvantaged.
Studies have shown that participation in performing arts can help reduce stress and combat depression. For young people, taking part in in activities like this can help with major life challenges such as exam stress or bereavement, as well as boosting confidence and making them feel more engaged and resilient.
Through this funding Climb 4 and the INSPIRE Youth Theatre project will bring together industry professionals to deliver workshops and craft performances so our participants can showcase their talent culminating in two performances, one halfway through the project at the Grimsby Institute and a final showcase at the Grimsby Auditorium.
Participants will collaborate with professional specialists and get the chance to perform in two major productions:
Mid-Project Showcase: The Grimsby Institute Theatre (after 6 months)
Final Performance: The Grimsby Auditorium (after 1 year)
These high-quality productions will be promoted through our digital networks and venue partners, giving young performers the opportunity to shine on a professional stage.
INSPIRE Youth Theatre is about empowerment, community, and creative growth. Here’s how:
- Inclusive and accessible – removing barriers like cost and travel
- Welcoming for those with SEND or mental health challenges
- Encouraging confidence, self-expression, and teamwork
- Flexible participation tailored to individual needs
- Strengthening family and community ties through arts engagement
The classes will take place in term time at Centre 4 – Grimsby, The Trin – Cleethorpes and Bert Boyden Centre – Immingham and are available to book now just click the link HERE for times and how to book. Sessions are FREE for those who qualify and just £3 for everyone else, places are limited so do hurry!