London
HELP 100. BENEFIT 1000s. A mag + website that is made by youth, for youth + offers real industry training for many.
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I represent a group of 100 young people that have worked on and created a magazine and website that has reached and benefited more than 100,000 people just like us. All photography, articles and styling etc. were done by us with the support of professional mentors.
In 2012 our project closes due to Government cuts. We want to continue working together to produce 1 physical print magazine next year that will be distributed all over the country, celebrating what it means to be a young person growing up in Britain today.
We would also like to theme this issue. For our generation, money is on everyones mind at the moment. How to make it, how to save it. We want to produce a special issue 'The Budget Issue' discussing these themes. Through articles on fun ideas to informative ones- From going on a £5 Date to living within you student loan, to asking "Does Money make you happy?"
How will your idea make a difference to people’s lives?
It will make a huge difference to the people that will be directly involved. We learn real industry skills, get hands on work experience, and build our own picture of what it means to be young today. It's not only about learning new skills but also about working together.
It will also benefit the thousands of readers and society in general, by putting out a positive image of youth that is much needed.
We want to celebrate youth talent, talk about youth issues that really matter to us, and interact with our audience and provide opportunities for them to also get involved with the project.
Valuable experiences like these are diminishing, as are opportunities for young people in general. We can help inspire our peers to retain a positive outlook.
How long would it take to make your idea a reality?
Within weeks of securing funds we would be up and running.
We have access to a safe and secure work space and computer equipment in a local community centre that will form the physical base for our project.
From there we would coordinate the contributors, both local and nationwide. We could have the printed magazine ready by Spring.
Do you have any concerns with making your idea happen?
The only major concern about making our idea happen relates to funding, hence we are excited about this opportunity. We have a core team in place that will take the lead on the project and a large network that are looking for opportunities to learn and gather valuable experiences.
Why do you think you’re the right person to make this idea a success?
I’m ambitious, highly motivated, highly connected and experienced. I have been staff-writer/editor in a similar youth media project. I am tapped into my local community, and know a lot of young people who want to get involved in this.
I'm passionate about opportunities for youth. I've just graduated with a degree in Marketing and Advertising and I want to help and encourage others like me.
I'm passionate about opportunities for youth. I've just graduated with a degree in Marketing and Advertising and I want to help and encourage others like me.
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Expenditure
Design
£2,200
Distribution
£1,500
Equipment (we already have access to use cameras and a studio via our Community Centre)
£600
Print (15000 copies of each Issue)
£8,500
Production and Marketing
£700
Running Costs (we are donated space in kind by my local Community Centre)
£1,500
Staff Costs (Professional photography Mentor for 2 Issues)
£5,000
Budget Total
£20,000
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