Changing lives through creativity

Clarion Futures have grant-funded the ASBO Magazine Creative Development programme, helping transform the lives of over 150 young people facing unemployment, low confidence and mental health challenges in the wake of lockdown.

In partnership with ASBO Magazine and The D Foundation, the initiative offered real-world experience across journalism, styling, photography, video production, and graphic design.

Participants worked on exciting projects with big-name brands like Adidas, Nike, Oasis, and Marshall Records, creating content for print, digital, and social media.

Real experience, real opportunities

Through workshops, mentoring and hands-on assignments, young people didn’t just build technical skills, they developed confidence, emotional resilience, and a sense of purpose.

Many entered the programme shy, anxious or uncertain about the future, but left with stronger communication skills and belief in their abilities.