Want to lead your local creative scene?
Are you aged 16-25?
Have you got an artistic or creative passion that you’d love to develop?
Would you like to meet other like minded young creatives?
Join a team of young creatives making things happen.
We’ll help you run projects, build skills, and find the right opportunities for you. Plus discover what we can create together.
Creative Young Leaders
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
LAUNCH EVENT
16th Oct: Between 6.30pm - 8.30pm
@ YMCA Youth Hub
An informal event to meet the team in person, and get to know other members. You don’t need to attend the full 2 hours, just drop in at your convenience!
Food and drinks will be provided. Any dietary needs?
Please let us know beforehand: info@picl.uk.
PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP
23rd Oct - (Book a time slot - between 6.30PM - 8.30pm) @ YMCA Youth Hub
or 30th Oct @ Online
Choose from two opportunities to have a one-to-one chat with the PiCL team. During these sessions you can access personalised advice, ideas, and support for your own journey — whether that’s about life, learning, or career.
(Contact us on: info@picl.uk, to book a date and time slot that works best for you).
CREATIVE YOUNG LEADERS MEETING
6th Nov 6.30PM - 8.30PM
@ YMCA Youth Hub
Come and try! Come and meet!
This will be our first full creative get together - demonstrating exactly what Creative Young Leaders is all about!
how to find us
ADDRESS: YMCA North Staffordshire, Harding Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3AE
Most of our Creative Young Leaders meetings will be at the YMCA's new Youth Hub. A space designed for young people, offering various activities, separate from the main YMCA housing quarters.
Directions to the Youth Hub
As shown on our simple site map, our meeting point won't be at the YMCA’s Main Entrance. Instead, follow the black arrows to the Youth Hub entrance, as marked.
On your arrival we'll try to have a team member waiting at the door. If we're not there to greet you, please call us, and we'll be with you as soon as possible. The number to call will be made visible on the Youth Hub Entrance door each week.
Meet the Team
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The PiCL Team
We wanted to quickly introduce ourselves so you know who you’ll be working with on this project. We’re a small but friendly team. We won’t all be at every session – some of us will work with you regularly, while others will pop in from time to time.”
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LUCY - PICL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Leads PiCL and supports its big vision for creativity and young people.
Lucy loves: sewing, musicals and showing off.
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IAIN- PICL, PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Designs and oversees PiCL ’s creative projects and programmes.
Iain loves: printmaking, board games and jazz rythyms.
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Laura bailey- CREATIVE YOUNG LEADERS MANAGER
Laura manages the programme, supporting the members of the group with their areas of development and interest.
I am inspired by people who overcome adversity and make a positive impact in the world, I love hikes in scenic places and as most Stokies, a quality cheesy oatcake! Oh and nice handbags!
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KIRSTY - KREATIVE FOUNDATIONS, CONSULTANT
Helps guide the programme and sometimes joins to run sessions, support and training.
Kirsty loves singing and illustration.
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Jess - picl programme coordinator
Keeps projects organised and makes sure everyone feels supported.
Jess loves pilates, fire-breathing and crazy clothes.
Credit Jenny Harper
Credit Jenny Harper
