Pathways Not Projects is a bold new national initiative, a four-year programme redefining how the UK’s creative industries discover, develop, and sustain talent.

Instead of short-term fixes, we’re building long-term, inclusive pathways for young people from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with care experience, low income, or invisible disabilities.

Building on our Future Creative Leaders work, Pathways Not Projects transforms a proven model into a nationwide initiative to reshape opportunities across culture.

Lighthouse Young Creatives is a personal and professional development scheme for young people in Brighton & Hove aged 16-25 who aspire to work in the creative industries but face exclusion through lack of access and barriers to participation.

First launched in 2018, the scheme equips participants with the skills, confidence and connections they need to enhance their employability, entrepreneurship and future career prospects through a six-month programme of production skills training, business development support, mentoring, showcasing and networking.