Trestle Youth Board Blog | Youth Voices Take to the Airwaves: Our Summer of Fundraising Story
Trestle Youth Board Share Their Passion on Mix 96.2FM
Our passionate Youth Board recently took to the airwaves on local radio station Mix 96.2FM to share why Trestle Arts Base means so much to them and why our Summer of Fundraising campaign is so vital for our community.
Finding Your Safe Space
One of our Youth Board members shared something deeply personal that captures exactly why Trestle matters:
"Most people don't know what it's like to find your safe space but I do. When you come into a room people don't clap and cheer because they know that you're finally here but they will acknowledge your presence and won't ask you to change who you are to fit them better."
This powerful statement reveals what Trestle Arts Base truly provides – a space where young people can be authentically themselves, without judgment or pressure to conform.
More Than Just Funding – Building Community
The Youth Board made it clear that supporting Trestle goes far beyond keeping the lights on:
"Trestle is a community that shapes the way people are and accept people from all backgrounds. When supporting and donating to Trestle, you are funding a well structured community, built on the foundations of creativity and acceptance."
What's Next: 24 Hours of Drama
The young people are particularly excited about their upcoming challenge – the 24 Hours of Drama event in July, building on the success of their previous attempt in 2023. This year's event is specifically fundraising for bursaries to ensure that financial barriers don't prevent anyone from accessing Trestle's creative experiences.
You can purchase tickets for the public performances on 12 July here
We Need Your Help
Their message to listeners was heartfelt and direct: they're relying on the community to help Trestle become an even bigger, better version of the thriving space it already is.
Our Crowdfunder remains open and every donation continues to make a real difference in keeping Trestle Arts Base thriving for our community.
Support our Youth Board's mission: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/trestle-arts-base
From all of us at Trestle - thank you for your continued support. Together, we're not just saving a building; we're preserving a community where everyone belongs.
A big thanks from everybody at Trestle! :)
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