CREATIVE STIRLING (a Scottish Charltable Incorporated Organisationl REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended 30 June 2024 Company Registration Number CS005634 Scottish Charity Number SC046431 CREATIVE STIRLING SCIO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 CONTENTS PAGE Trustees. Report Independent Examiner's Report 15 Statement of Financial Activities 16 Balance Sheet 17 Notes forming part of the financial statements 18 CREATIVE STIRLING SCIO TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 The Trustees are pleased lo present their annual report together with the fi'nancial statements of the Charity for the year to 30 June 2024, which are al$0 prepared lo meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The linancial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment {Scollandl Act 20D5, the Charitie5 Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006 las amended), the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation, and Accounting and Rewting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities prepafing their a¢counts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102). STRUCTURE The Creative Slirling orgarkisation comprises Creallve Stirling SCIO {CSI and Made in Slirling CIC IMISI. CS is a registered charity and owns 1009kn of the share capital of MIS, which 1$ a Community Interest Company that pays all its profits to CS. MIS operates the gallery and creative space at 44 King Stffet In Slirling and is the trading arm of CS. MISSION. OBJECTIVES, PURPOSE AND STRATEGY Our mission 1$ to iD$pir¢ and ampllfy ¢reatlve activlty in Stirling. CS believes that culture and crealivily brings local communities together and is a posilnie force for good. Since 2012, the Charity has been working lo contribute sigrtrilicantly to the social, economic, and environmental regeneralTOn of the area. Cs's objectives are to make creative opportunities more accessible lo th8 entire community and explore sustainable ways to support gras$ rools arts and cultUl8. Our purpose is lo give our local community and creative talent indigenous to the Stirling area, access to opportunities to develop their talent, practice and skills as well as their enjoyment of arts and culture that is vital to promoting wellbeing and to strengthen our communities. Our strategy derives from the following principles, which give focus lo everything we do.. PEOPLE- we produce creative projects and activities for the enjoyment and enrichment of the people and communities of Slirling, promoting wellbeing and inclusivity. PARTNERSHIP- we stimulate and nurture creative opportunities through our collaboration wilh others by working to develop new partnerships within our community, with Education, Heritage and other Cultural Providers in Slirling. PLACE- we drive and energise creative industry through our projects and events, and Ihmugh our gallery and creative spaces in our premises at 44 Kir¢g Street in Stiding. A key aspect of our strategy is lo develop the business of MIS in order to provide a suslainable source of incom8 for CS lo continue and expand ils charitable activities. Our activlties sp8n a diverse ranga of projacts, workshops. and events that aim to nurture localt818nt and provide new. creative opportunities forthe entire community to engage with and enjoy. We have also been providingwork eKperience and volunteerlng opportunities to young people to help them develop skills. eonficlence, and career prospects. This year. our strategic initlBtives are centred around fost&ring 8mploy8bility and creating clear creative palhways for indlviduals in the community, malnlyto¢us8d on young people. We are collaboratlngwith local authorlty and third sector Drganisations, educational institutions. local artistsl creative professionals, and national organisatlons to offer skill-building opportunities. ensuringihat pariicipants are equipped with the lools needed to develop their careers, mainly within the ciestive industries. These PBilnerships are designed to bridge the gap between education. skills development, and career opportunilles, empowering individuals and guiding them towards positive destinations. Our creative hub at 44 King Street, Stlrllng, continues to serve as a cèntral space for the community. ottering affordable studios, workshops. exhibltlons, And cuLtural events. The venue provides a pIBtfDrm foi local lalentto show¢a8e their workwhllfj also supporting professional development through accessible training and creative opportunities. W@ are pioud to work with a range of local and nation81 partners to ensure that OLJr initiatives support a holisii¢ approach lo personal and proltsssional devglopment. co118boiations with organisstlon8 like LGBTYouth Scotland, Siiriing Community Radio. and the National Flim ancf TV School Scotland help us offer tailored support to indlvidLrals from div8rs8 backgrounds, including those with additional SUk)port needs. Through these partneiships, we create inclusive. Greativ spaces thal also lo¢us on ment81 health and wellbaing, ensuiing that participarbts have ihe necessary r@souices to thrive boih personally and professionally. Thes& psytnerships are vltal in our efforts lo build a supportive network tor indwiduals se&kingto explore creative career pathways, gain employability skill$, and eFihance their overallwellbelng. Through collaborative ettorts, we continue to create meaningful opportunlties and promote the Erowth of the creallve communily in Stirling and beyond. Pattners LG8TYouth Scotland Our partnership with LGBTYouth Scotland focuses on providingtailored support and opportunities for young peoplB Wlthin tha LGBTQIA+ community. Through creative workshops. mentorship, and safe spyces, we empower LGBTQIA+ youth to express themselves, develop new skills, and build confid8n¢e. This collaboration ensuie$ that partiClP8ntS CAn engage in meaningful activities that promote personal growth and career development. while fostering inclusivity gnd well-being. In partnership with Stirling Community Media SCIO, we run the Community & Media Matters project, 8 three-year funded initiative that supports young people in learning vital digital skills. fhrough this project, participants gain hands-on experience in ptsdcasting, preSe￿latioN. and contont creation. This programme primarily largets young people facing socio-economic challenges, have protected charactoristics. experi8n¢lnE challenges with work and education, providing them with a creative outlet and valuable tools for their future employability. Our collaborallon with the National Film & TV School Scotland enhances our creative pathways by offering opportunities to meBt and lea¥n from experts working in the t￿lM arid TV industry. Following our Creative FulLJres event. we are now in IsGu8sions to dellver an event featuring talks and workshops led by professionals working in various jobs ¥vithln the industry. This partnership will rkrovide participants with direct a¢ce$$ to industry-5tandard education and mentoiing, openlng doors to c8reers in the media séctor. Through this relationship. we bridge the gap between education and prol888ional opporluniligs, offering aspiring cr&8tives the skills and connections nèeded lo succeed in the competitive creative industries. We collaborate with a network of skllled creative prole8sionals from a range of disciplines, Including media, design, performanee, and arts. Thgse professionals bring exportise, experience, and advice that wlll support our young people. guiding them towards positlve destinations. Whether through one-on-one guidance, industry insights, orworkshops, thase creative experts play a key role in developing the creative potential of our young peoplèlpartl¢ip8nts. By partnerlng with professionals who arè actlV8 through cr?ative, and occasionally non-cre8tive, industries. wg &nsure that our progr8mmes are aligned With current trends and offer tangiblo pathways for career proEression. Their involvement h8lps bridge the gap betwèèn creative edu¢Btion and profasslonal practice. oftering our participants invaluable networklng opportunities and real-world skills. Stlriingcommunlty Medla scio Natlonal Film & Pl School Scotland Ci88tlvty Professionals Through our varlous projects. we have worked in partnership with many other organisations and creatlves. Find Dut more here. ttltwllW￿￿￿aIi￿£stl￿I drtnors￿1 Duringihey8arthe following events were run.. ACTIVITY CAMM Iconnectlcourses) July 7" 2023- June 30 2024 longoing) I Part of Natlon81 LotteiyFunded CAMM project VOLUME Cours8s- 12 Participants.. $4 DESCRIPTION Between 1st july 2023 and 30th June 2024, the Community and tvledia Matters ICAMMI 'Connect' element of the programme engaged 54 participants across 12 courses, including schools, youth clubs, and community organi5ations. 54 young people completed the CAMM course, earning employability certificates. After ongoing challenges engagÈng with schools. we finally had a brèakthrough en8aging with non-attenders and those not sitting exams. which proved effective. An avpra8È of 4 participants per sesslon. Success stories indude three course alumni hosting weekly radio shows, talks of suppoiting one internship with Sllrling Council Learning and Employablllty team. and others pursuing further education and training. Additional highlights include a Stirllng Univer51ty placement, monthly Creative Youth Assembly .%essions. and participation irb employability events, showcasing CAMM'S lasting impact in building skills, confidence, and opportunities lor young people. Cour5e5 delivered trncluded.. CAMM Group Stirling Champs Stirling Council Youth Team Mental Heallh Group CS Netwoiks Course Stratoglc Equity Group Istirling Council Employabllltyl Traveller Group IBainsford Community Centrel Killin Group Ochil House Group Dunblane High School Balfron High School McLaren Hlgh School Equity Outreach School Group Find out more-. www.crèarivestirlin -or camm This year, we delivered CAMM 'lnspire' sesslons across a variety of location%, promoting the Community and Mèdia Matters ICAMMI course and engaging young people In creative and careÈr-focused activities. These session5 int1uded presentation5, workshops15uch as Taskmasterl, tours of radlo studios, and careprs fair events, designed to showcase who we ale and thè opportunities we offer. Through these events. we reached a total of 1.203 participants, Ir15plring them to connect with the CAMM course and ihe creative industrie5. placès we dellyerèd sessÉons: "The World Made Me Dotty" event Young Care¥s Summer Fun Event St Mtsdan's HS SLtmmer Fun Dav StiTling HS Summer Fun Day Young Carers Ipre-leon and teen groups) Lavender Lives Group Lisa Steel GTOUP Stirling Community Radlo Launch Event Support for Families GroL¢P Allan's PrimAry Schoolyouth Group Stirling Champs Group Killln Youth Group CAMM Ilnspire Sesslon81 Jtjly 15E2023- June 3 2024 (ongoing) I Partof N8tion81 Lott8ryFund8d CAMMproject Inspire Sessions: 19 Pafticipants.. 1,260 Stirling HS Radio group Bannockburn HS Skill Group st Modan's HS Caioers Fail Traveller Community Group (Bainsford) St Mungo s HS Careers Fair Wa118¢e HS Ochil House Group Stirling Univarsity Group This year. we expanded our volunteering, work axperience, and placement opportunilies. creating pathways for young peopl to gain skills and move toward positive destinations. Three CAMM alumni now volunteer with us weekly, each hostingan hour of radio content while rec8iving ongoing SLJpport and guidance as they progies8. We are also in discussions with Stirling Council's Learning and Employability Team io introduce a paid internship opportunity lor a young peison, further enhancing our support for employability. In addition to weekly volunteeling, many CAMM participants continug engagjng wilh us through ad-hoc studio access, content creation, and onp-to-one guidance. We assist with applications, CVS. and porllolios, ensuringyoung people can Confidently take their next stops. Fourvolunteers trom our Lavender Lives project are actively contributing to Creative Slirling projects. including website design, event planning, workshop development, and the ongoing creation of our LGB T board game. We*e a180 facilitated worl( experisnce placemenis through schools, providingyoung people with industry insights. hands- on learning opportunltles, and a chanco to explore potential career p8ths. Additionally. wo delivered a successful Stirling Universiiy placemont. with the studenl gainingvaluable experience and continulng to volunteer wlth us to support tha CAMM courses. These initiatives highlight our commitment to empowering young people and fosterSngtheii creativa and professlonal growth. In SLrmmer 2023, we h05ted a Yayoi Kusama-inspiied @xhibition with local and refugee families, tiansforming our gallery inlo a colourful, Interactive space. The exhibition Ivatured bold paintèd walls, a laige wig sculpture created by M8tlhew la young participant accepted into a Set Design & Constructlon ¢ourse atThe CDnseivatoir61 and three large-scale interactive apier-maché bAlls (created with the help of ourwork exp&rience stLrdentsl. A mural wall and ¢reative table allowed visitors to add their own papei dots. providing a fun. interactive space during the summer holidays. Funded by The Arts Society of Stirling and Forth Valley, the event celebrated crgativity, communlty, and connection in a jo ul, participatory environment. We continued our paTtnershlp with Stirling Champs. 8UPPOrting car8-experign¢ed children and young people. W¢ regularly support by r4Jnning creative. educational, and team building Sessions. Some nolable Bctlvities Include: Older participants joined the CAMM course, while Sam and lade delivere(J fun sessions lortheir younger gTOUPS over the summer 2023. Volunteering & Work Expèrlence July 1"2023-June 30, 2024 longoingj I Support Element of N8tion41 Lotteryfunded CAMM project. Also a development of Youth Link Funded L8v8nder Lives I In pgrln6rship wlth LGBT Youih Scotl8nd& Stirling CommuniÈyR8dio & Stirling Univstsity Volunteers.. RadiD'. 3 Lavender Lives.. 4 Work Experience'.3 University Ptacem6nt'. 1 Support: 15 'ThèWorld Made Me Dotty" Workshop & Exhlbitlon July-August 2023 | FundedbyTheArts SocietyStirling& Forth Valley Workshops participants.. 30+ Exhibitlon visitors: averagè 240 pld, Stlrllng Champ$ July ?&f2023-June 3￿. 20241ongoingJ I In P8rtnership with Stirling Champs Participants= 50+ young people Thlg OYhIbi￿on toDkpiEcedur1ngp￿kV￿lIO[IiMb$, whenthe¥tr'ss fflfluxof t￿lIE￿t￿$t1rt1Tr￿ Wè supported thelr Care Experience Weak event at CodoBase, which included talks trom young people lo corporate parents, interactive te¢h aclivitl8s Irom tenants at Codebase, and we deliv8red two creative activities. Regularly attanding social visit5 to their space for rlinner and activities Took part in an Aprilteam buildbngtrip to play laser quest in Braehèad, Gla8gow. Also helpingthem to plan their Christmas Prom in December 2024. Creatlve Stirling, LGBT Youth Scotland. and the Unlveisity of Stirling released the Forth Valley Prido consultation to geuge inte¥e8t in10¢81 Pride celebratlons. Of the 296 responses, 91 supported the idea. Residents shared preterences fc)r location. timing, key eloments, and 8¢céssibility priorities. Followbngihe ¢onsultation, it was our goalto support a local cc>mmittee in plknning FV Prlde. with backing from organisation5 and encouragement for local busln8sses to host their own Pride events. From this consultation, a Forth Valley Pride (now n£med Stirling Prldel committee was established. We contlnu& to provide ongoing support and hav8 helped three young peop16 transition frpm their time with LGBT Youth Scotland to joininE the commiitee. fullilling a goalthey expressed during the procBss. Stirling Pride wiu run on September 21" 2024. Wo 2re currently planningto run the Youth Zor5e at Creatlva Stirling Venue, in partnership with LGBfYouth ScotL8nd. Find out more: ht￿￿orea£lYe£IitIlTrÈ.org1fv.ptl[J£ Our 12 Gultars programm8. running since 2021 in partnership wbth 12 Gt]itars, Dffered fTec, group Eultar iuition to young people t8rgeted through various channels. This year. we contlnued delivering weekly gultar sessions In partnership with 12 Guitars before deciding to discontinue ihe programme in May. Barry, a key supportor. stepped back in january, leacling us to combino beginner and inlermediaie groups while recrLEiting and trainingthree new volunt8eFS. Howovor, frequent cancellations du8 to scheduling conflicts and funding challenges impacted the programme, and we had to discontinue the project. De8Plte Iheso issues, the sessions provided free music leBrning opportunities to over 25 children and young people over three year$, 2nd we hope to revive a similar initiative in Ihe tuture. "The Stirling Pioneers.. Filmmakers Who Changed the World" was a multiinedia exhibition celebrating local filmmakers Norman McLaren an(5 john GriersDn. It explored their legacies through film screeninES, visual storytelling. and muTals by street artist Elph. Youth volunteers played 8 key role in bringing the exhibition to life. Supported by Go Forth Stlrling and Karl Magee from the Universlty ol Stirling. the exhibltion highlighted the fi1￿MakerS, global imp8cE and celebrated local ¢reativity- As part of Stirling Science Festival, we partnered with the Marine Conserv8tion Society for an event on ocean conservation, empowering youngvoices to protect the planet. The event leatuied films on the So¢iety's work. group discussions on protecting the ocean, and a creative placard- making activity. Focused on familias and young people under 25, the 8v8nt encouraged advocacy and community aetion, Stirting Pylde July 1" 2023- June 30, 2024 {ongoingl I Developmentol Youth Link Funded Lavender Lives I In partnership wlth LGBT Youth Scotlartd & StirlingPride Consultatlon Partlcipants: 296 Young Peoplewho joined committee:3 12 Gultar$ July 1" 2023- M8y2024 Participant8'. 13 Grierson & McLar$n | The Stiitlng Pioneer5: Film Makers Who Chang8d the World September- October 20231 Funded by Go Forth Stirling Visitors.. average 90 pld Th8 Wave: Marine Cons¢rvatlon Workshop October20231 Funded by British Science Festival, in partnership with The Marine Cons8lli8tion Society Workshops.. 2 Particlpants: 30 highlighting the role of educatlon and ¢reativity in environmental protectlon. In partnershlp with New College Lanarkshire. we collaborated on an initiative whe¥e HND students planned and delivered a workshop foi our local and New Scot ¢hildren's group, as parl of their'communlty, module. The Eludents designed activities like palnt twister, piaydough-making. and T-shirt decDrating, gaining hands-on @xperiencg In woikshop delivery. The sesslon allowed studtsnts ro explore career options, wilh some dlscovering an interest in working with children. The workshop was a fun, creative experience for the children and provided valuable skill-building opportunltles for both students and the community. Creative Stirling rec8ived Youthlink Scotland Arts Funding to deliver a yoar-long project in partn8rship with LGBT Youth Scotland, supportlng LGBTQIA+ young people (ages 13-25} wlth tt focus on improving mental wellbeing, empowèrment. transferable skills, and èmployability. The prorect, whi¢h runs until Scptember 2024, has included activities such as board game design, comic book creation, cake decorating, crochet, ceramics, queer mapping, and two trips to the Glasgow Print Studio. Upcoming sessions will cover animation, SFX, 8nd podcastiftg. A key development, the LGBT Bosrd Game, began as 8 team- building activity but has ovolved into a project Wllh professional input and contributions from youngvolunteers. Plans are in pl8¢e to develop it into a real game. This initiatlve has lostered confiden¢o, creativity, and communily connectioiis, with some participants volunteering with us and joining the Stirling Pride committee. Many heve developed skills toward luture creative careers. We are in discusslons with LGBT Youth S¢otland for continued collaboration to support the ongoing growth of young people In the future. Find out more here- hlLpS'll￿Q&[l￿s￿u[ll￿rEiI￿V￿ttslOQ Int8r8ctive Play October2Q231 In partnership with New College L8narkshire Participants.. 10 Students.. 7 Lavender Live$ Octol)6r2023-June 3(Y 2024 (ongoingj i Fundsd by Youthlink Scotland, in rtnership with LGBT Youth Scotland Workshops/events'. 15 Participants.. 70+ Creatlvo Youth As$vmbly Novembor2023 - June 3U' 2024 (ongoing) I Part of N8tion81 Lottery Funded CAMMpro]ect Workshops.. 9 Members.. 46 Creative Youth Assembly ICYAI, part of our Community and Media Matt•Y$ project (now known as"Grow~l and is a monthly progiam lor young people aged 13-25, co-designed with members to explore ¢aroors Bnd connect wlth professionals, malnly in creative Industries. So far, wg have delivered.. Ceramics with Jade Diamond Art Christmas Plannlng Session Media and Advertising wlth'media Zoo. Fashion with CarinB Rose File & Res¢Lte careers with Scottish Flre Service Illustrat￿0￿ WiEh Dandy Tiger Study Session Creattve Futures Careers Fair event Graphic Design and Animation with Sup8rlecti¢ Parllcipants reported greater career Insights and networking opportunities, while the pyogram provlded p2id work loi artists and strengthened our partnerships. Find out more: VWlWLQteativestidLDgwoya "Comin, Oot'7" is a youth-designed board game from our Lavender Lives Project. inltially créated as a team-building activity for the Triangle LGBT Youth Scotland group. ComSn' Oot Board Game December2023-June 30" 20241on oingji Volunte&rs-. 4 Developed during Yourhlink fui?dedprojert, & continued fundingfrom LJns8&n Unho8rO, SVE& YDUthlink lor2025. 1 pailnvrship with LGBT Yottrrh Scotland & Unseeii Unh$8rd Recogni8ing its potèntlal, we now have IoLifyoLJth volunt6er$ who are leodingihe game's design and logistlcs. Thls ha8 PfDvidtrd them with industry cxperi8nc9 and helped to expand Iheli creative alld 8￿ployab1lI1¥ skills. rhe purpose of the game is to b@ u$èd as a taol for young people lo explore thpir id8ntities, feel Jccopted, and share their experiences wilh friends and family. We are now partnerillgwith Uns6en Unheard, In a(Jdition to LGBTYouth SrotlaTrd, tn develop the gam8 Mth support fiom thB National Libra iy of Seotland (who plan to archive the gamel, and Edinburgh Unwersity'b Game lain gr0￿p Iwho will playtest In ?025, we aim to expand the pioject by 8ocurlni lundlng, galhèring real-life LGBTQIA+ Stories. and cieating tailoro(J vgrslons lor LGBT Youth Scotland gi'oups. Our goal is to produce th8 game forytsuth gioupb, with pote.ntial to spll copies of the game, using funds to Support ftjture LGBTQIA+ youth initialives. In Novembor 2023, we launched Art Opportunities, an exhit)ition In pallnership wlth Seottlsh Autism, featuring diversg fange of artworks by service usgrs, including animation, painting. sculptUl8, aTrd texiiles. The event celebrated the aTtISlS' 181enr and 8chlevemenls, fostering conimunity connoctlons. The exhibition showcased work created in 8 vocotional day seivi¢e that helps Individuals with 8Uilsm develop tlieir artistic skills. Featured artlsts sbared how art posllively impacted their lives, with many piec0$ tsvailoble for purchase at a pop-up shop, SLJPPOrtinE local aitisls and Scottish Autism s&Nices. We p8rtne¥ed with LGBT Youih Scotland's Dl8italTeam on an animation project funded by Cyber Security Scotland to teoch young pe)plg JfJout cybei iesllieiice. Over pi8ht sessions. led by LGBTYS digitalyouth worker Alan, and Sam lovr Coirmunity Development Officorl, p8rtiGIp￿nlS learntrd 10 2nimate ¥vith'ProCre8te' ond created o Eame-81ylg anlrnalion focusing on kèy cybpr securily rule.8. The young people greatly improvcd their diOtal skills, worked colldboratively. and ftsrmed lastingfrlendships, with lour oontinuing to volunteer and apply theii. new skill5. Flnd out more information and watch the 8nlm8tion here- A Tt Opportunlties Nov8FFTrber2Q2411Tr partnerbhip with Scoiilsh Autism Arti8t8'. 20 Visitors: 8verage 1BOpld Cyber Rg5illenc8 AnimBtlon Prolact J8nuary- MarGh 2024 | In partnership with LGBT Yolrth SLutlandDigii&l (LGBT YS lunued project by CyberS8curity Scofiandj Worlcshop5'. 8 Participants.. 7 "Gattlng Thèré" Exhlbltion Fobruary-morck) 2024 Visitors.. averag 150pld 'Gptting Th8re" was 8n exhibition at Gallery I cglebraiing CreE311vp Stirling's impact, featuring a mural of yOLrth partlclpanls, displays Df key prolect%, partngrships. and 8chiovemènts, and an archivg wallwith memorabilia. Youth volunteers play9d 8 key role in bringing Ih8 oxhiblLlon io life. Vislturb shared idp2s on an irkteract'iit wall and watchod a screened interview froin Director, The exhibition highlighted Crealive Stirling's history, coinmiinlty conn8ction8. and future aspiratlons. Ticketed lundmiser evont held io rai89 moneyto support Creative Sllrting. In partnership with Incal band'constant Followper" Nhcj o-ginrsed Jn Irrredible line i',s. including Constant Followèr: Sp8ciAI Fundr815er for Crehtlve Stirling 17h Febrn&Ky20241 In partnership wifh Constgnt Follower& local mu5rGians Attpndants- 90 AppropYi8to Appiopriatlon Febru8ry2024 | Fundgd bySiirlffng& Forth V&lloy Arts Society Workshops.. 2 Panicipants., 20 In Fobruary 2024, we hosted a creative workshop for chllclren and young penple, exploring ai"I Inuvements and fost8rlng friendship5. Funded by Stlrling & Forth Vall6y Arts Society. the qession iarggtgd partlclpants lacing adversity. including Yemllles trom EDI Priority groups. Divided by age, two workshops were delivered. led by our Communlty Suppori Jade, nd explored lechniques like F8uvlsm, Pop Ail, and Street Art, with teens also focuslng on poitfouo-building Jnd 8 Studio visit wlth artI.%t￿partICip￿nts repoited increased conlld8nGe and new slcills. while members of the Art8 SoLi6ty raiscd the workshop'b impact. slren rhenin our Pdrtnershlp. In 2022, fctrllowinLi rBfleciions on previous In8pir8 sessions with Siirlingyoung Carors ISYCI. we identified a need to better contr)ocl with theyoung people involved. l.atèr in the year. SYC approaGhed us about Gonlributing ￿ t*elr annual'young Carers Day" in MBrch, themed°Actlon Day," which focused Dn mploygbility. fhls Inspired us to develop o Creative Industrla8 Careers Falr. offoring hands-otTr. drO￿1n activSile$ led by creative profe88ionalb. The event fealur8d.. Youngcarerg Action Day M8rch 20241 Partof Nation81 LotteryFtsi)ded CAMMpruject. In partneiship with Stirling Youngcorors Staiions.. 10 Parlicipanls: 20+ Stilling Communlty Radio raclio and podc&stingi The Dandy Tlger lillustrationl The Penned Guinn (comi¢8 ancl l