Creative Minds Connect Belong • Create • Contribute

Thank you for taking the time to consider our application for the 2026 Unlock Futures Fund.

Creative Minds Connect is the natural evolution of our long-running Creative Minds programme, building on over four years of supporting young people in Bicester. Through a pathway of Belong, Create and Contribute, the project will provide creative wellbeing sessions, artist-led opportunities, community engagement and leadership experiences for young people who may be experiencing anxiety, social isolation or barriers to participation.

This page provides additional information to support our application. The downloadable documents linked below include a project summary outlining the vision and structure of Creative Minds Connect, alongside a case study that illustrates the long-term impact the project can have on a young person's confidence, wellbeing and future opportunities.

Thank you for your continued commitment to investing in children and young people across Bicester and for helping local organisations create lasting change within our community.