Our Impact
Since 2006, Urban Circle has helped young people in Newport turn potential into progress. Behind every number below is a real story of confidence built, skills learned and doors opened. Here's a look at the difference we've made together, one young person at a time.
If you have an idea they give you the tools and skills to build that idea.
I have my health & safety course, my first-aid course (certificates). I've progressed from a volunteer, to an event coordinator. It speaks for itself really.
It's not just beneficial to me but to everyone around as it's a community organisation. We do these things for other people.
One of the best things is the community, as everyone from Urban Circle is from different backgrounds and they bring that part of themselves here.
It's a youth arts charity that helps people better themselves within their craft, but also their personality.
1562+ Creative Opportunities
Recorded training, performance, commission, employment, mentoring and showcase opportunities, 2006–2026.
200,089+ Paid to creative practitioners
Fees and payments recorded to creative practitioners in Urban Circle finance and project records, 2006–2026.
63% became staff, mentors or leaders.
From a tracked cohort of 70 people. Leadership outcomes can overlap with progression.
94% Progressed into higher education or employment
From a tracked cohort of 70 young people across 2020–2026.
374+ Collaborations recorded.
Co-delivery and partnership records with artists, organisations, education and community groups, 2006–2026.
A video compilation of kids dancing orchestrated by Urban Circle
7850+ Recorded youth engagements
Participation and attendance records, 2006–2026. This is an engagement count: a young person may appear across more than one activity.
1246+ Events Delivered
Public events, showcases, screenings, sessions and programmed gatherings in event calendars and project reports, 2006–2026.
883+ Projects recorded
Distinct project and activity records held in the working UC20 archive, 2006–2026.
27% Started a business or a career.
From a tracked cohort of 70 people.
A progress bar showing in percentage how many people we've interacted with has gone to higher education or employment
From a tracked cohort of 70 people
40%
University / Higher Education
60%
Employment
Help shape creative futures
Your support helps young creatives find their voice and build their futures. Together, we're creating a community where everyone belongs.