Girl Grind UK CIC are piloting a new programme titled Art Break Challenge (ABC) this August.

ABC is presented in collaboration with the Duke of Edinburgh and Blackwell Adventure and is funded by United by 2022, the legacy charity from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The 6month cultural project kickstarts with a weeklong residential at Blackwell Adventure which will see the first cohort of 25 teen girls aged 12 to 17yrs experience an array of creative workshops in music, dance and drama alongside essential life skills sessions covering financial well-being, active citizenship and healthy relationships.

Whilst at Blackwell Adventure participants will get involved with outdoor cooking, camping, hiking, canoeing, zip lining, archery and more with the whole programme aimed at harnessing the young people’s gifts, skills and talents.

The programme continues beyond the residential through 30hrs of guided volunteering helping the young people to define their role within their community as well as build confidence and experience for the future.

GIRL GRIND UK was founded with a fierce determination to empower and support ethnically diverse Women*, Girls, and Non-Binary individuals at crucial stages in their personal and professional development.

Art Break Challenge is part of the Grownish development arm of the organisation. ABC focuses on boosting young people's confidence through creativity and the great British outdoors. This initiative offers a structured environment where youth can develop essential life skills, enhance their self-esteem, and explore their creative potential.

Find out more here: girlgrinduk.co.uk