1. 01992 453 700 www.b3living.org.uk 01992 453 700 www.b3living.org.uk TPAS Conference Creative Engagement

2. About B3Living

3. Community Engagement Team

4. Involvement Then and Now

5. Involvement Structure

6. Under the surface

8. Take a Bow

9. Take a Bow - Origins Youth Panel established and feedback on youth provision Youth Panel looking for project to help address gaps

10. Take a Bow - Workshops Linked up with NACRO to develop Youth concert concept Linked up with council to use empty shop unit for workshops Started unofficial Facebook and twitter pages directed by Youth Panel

11. Take a Bow - Troubles Lost concert venue at 11 th hour, had to use shop unit for event

12. Take a Bow – Open Mic Night

13. Take a Bow - Aftermath Facebook page alive with young people wanting another event We had not planned for one, but costs were low and sustainable Agreed with Panel to hold during each school term break

15. Take a Bow – On YouTube

16. Take a Bow - Video

17. Take a Bow - Platform Won talent contests, performed at o2, appeared on BGT, set up YouTube channels, released singles Performers are becoming local role models and advocates Promoted campaigns on Homophobic bullying and End Racism

18. Take a Bow - Impact Soon saw unanticipated benefits in confidence, positive community messages and focus on career. Worked with Princes Trust, PCOS’s, TCHC and youth connexions. Youth only make up a small percentage of our population but are 100% of our future. Boosted long term skills, training, business and employment prospects of at least 20 young residents.

19. Recognition

20. Why Take a Bow?

21. Any Questions?

22. Discussion/Activity What does creative engagement look like? What are the barriers? How can they be overcome?

23. Tips ‘Creative’ needs to feel fresh and fun Better when we don’t realise we’re being engaged What some may have done for 5 years and now feel stale may be new and fresh for someone else Not necessarily the method, but the impact Look out for opportunities that present themselves (Olympic development or empty shop unit)

24. Tips Not saying ‘do anything’, you still need to plan and prepare well Does activity fit with your company ethos Have a plan, but don’t be afraid to let project develop organically Can’t always anticipate the outcomes but must have a strong principle