Who we are and what we do

LIFEbeat is a UK charity established in 2009 to provide transformational learning experiences for teenagers and adults based around the Creative Community Model created by PYE.

We develop the positive potential of young people in the context of vibrant, safe, week-long summer camps. These programmes are arts-based, inter-generational and multi-cultural; they foster self-knowledge, leadership and social change. Throughout the year, LIFEbeat offers ongoing support for young people through group mentoring and reunions, and the membership of a vibrant and safe community. A strong LIFEbeat Youth Council acts as a voice for teenagers centering around the issues that affect them in society today.

We stand for the value of creative practice in the fields of education and youth work, both as a means of building community in schools and other organisations, and as a way to directly increase young people's capacity and appetite for academic learning.

We spread the principles and practices of our work through experiential weekend trainings for adults. These open programmes are designed for youth workers, teachers, counsellors, and other professionals who want to experience our empowering approach to the design and delivery of effective programmes.

We work in partnership with schools and youth organisations to: co-host camps, train staff and build community, and create opportunities for the youth they serve.

We work with corporate partners to offer bespoke team-building workshops, volunteering and development opportunities for staff, and tailor-made events which bring their corporate social responsibility initiatives alive.

How you can get involved

Are you aged 14-18?

Come to camp! LIFEbeat summer camps offer you the opportunity to express yourself creatively, discover new ideas, be inspired and make friends for life. Click here to find out more.

Are you passionate about engaging and inspiring young people?

Our introductory weekend trainings are open to anyone who wants to explore and expand their creative practice and offer an extraordinary opportunity to engage with young people in the UK. Click here for more information.

Are you an experienced youth worker or arts practitioner?

We'd love to talk to you about your work: we are always looking to expand our team of trainers and camp facilitators.

Do you work for a school or youth organisation?

We offer trainings, take youth referrals, and are excited to explore new opportunities to co-host camps. Please get in touch.

Are you a company?

If you are interested in the concerns of young people in the UK today, please contact us to investigate how we might work together.

Our story Who better to introduce LIFEbeat than our founder, Lucy Sicks, together with football legend Rodney Marsh!
	Clip from 'Cash in the Celebrity Attic' [BBC 2010]