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Our Story

Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.

We are dedicated to creating a more inclusive, diverse and representative creative sector in Scotland and beyond. It is our belief that all young people should have the opportunity to explore their creativity and be equipped with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

Our bespoke creative workshops and educational resources enable young people aged 8-25 to express themselves and tell their stories, regardless of the barriers they may face. 

We believe that everyone has the right to be creative - and we are here to make that happen.

Our People

Founding director

Darren Osborne

Founding director

Colm Keegan

Partner facilitator

Douglas King

Partner facilitator

Cheryl Tait

June

2018

Teaching colleagues Darren, Lydia & Colm conceive the idea and mission of Braw Talent

January

2019

Receive support and funding from FirstPort through their 'Start-up' programme

April

2019

Braw Talent CIC is
officially incorporated.

May

2019

Develop & deliver our first programme with Our Lady of Loretto Primary

September

2019

Attend our first
'Scottish Leaning Festival'

October

2019

Secure support and funding from The School of Social Entrepreneurs

November

2019

Commence our involvement in 'Scotland 2030' think tank at The Scottish Parliament

January

2020

Move into our office space in South Block, Glasgow

March

2020

Futures Forum project premieres in The Scottish Parliament

May

2020

Secure further support and funding from FirstPort

October

2020

Launch season 1 of our
'CREATE! Podcast'

July

2021

Commence engagement in support from CEIS

October

2021

'Employability' campaign project is shortlisted for Scottish Youth Film Festival

November

2021

Secure support from
Social Enterprise Academy

December

2021

'Scotland's Suffrage History' project features on ITV news

March

2022

Attend premiere of 'Cinderella' project at NHP Conference in Manchester

March

2022

Projects with NHP and STAF screen at The Scottish Parliament

May

2022

Launch brand new literacy & numeracy through film programme with GFT

June

2022

'CREATE! Podcast' surpasses
5000 downloads

July

2022

Save the Children animation project airs on BBC News

August

2022

Secure support and funding
from UNLTD

November

2022

Exhibit at our first Children in Scotland Annual Conference

December

2022

Become Associate Member
of Film Access Scotland

January

2023

Secure place on the
Scotland Trade Up programme (SSE)

The importance of creative activities

Students from low-income families who take part in arts activities at school are three times more likely to get a degree.

Cultural Learning Alliance (2017)

Since 2011, the number of jobs in the creative industries have increased by 28.6% - more than double the average UK job growth

Creative Industries Federation (2018)

Learning through arts and culture can improve attainment in Maths and English.

Cultural Learning Alliance (2017)

97% of the Scottish population believes that creative activity is essential for young people’s learning and well-being.

Scottish Opinion Survey TNS (2017)

Participation in structured arts activities can increase cognitive abilities by 17%.

Cultural Learning Alliance (2017)

The UK will need one million new creative jobs by 2030.

Nesta (2015)

Children who take part in arts activities in the home during their early years are ahead in reading and Maths at age nine.

Cultural Learning Alliance (2017)

Students from low-income families who engage in the arts at school are 20% more likely to vote as young adults.

Cultural Learning Alliance (2017)

87% of creative workers are at low or no risk of automation, compared with 40% of jobs in the UK.

Nesta (2015)

To delve deeper into the research and pedagogies that shape our programmes, visit our bookshelf.

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Firstport

School for Social Entrepreneurs

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