Founded in 1994, Eastside empowers thousands of young people each year through the arts. We do this by running participatory workshops and programmes for young people both in and outside of school settings.

Eastside is working towards a future in which all young people’s creativity is valued, nurtured and celebrated. Founded in 1994, Eastside empowers thousands of young people each year through the arts. We do this by running participatory workshops and programmes for young people both in and outside of school settings.

Eastside’s mission is to inspire young people through participation in arts programmes that develop their skills and creative thinking. In 2023-2024, Eastside delivered 2,420 workshops reaching 62,999 young people across the country – our highest ever impact figures.