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Youth-led social enterprise · London

Empowering and inspiring young people

We help young people aged 13–30 express themselves, explore their hidden talents and find their roles in society — then connect them to paid freelance work through our Change Agency.

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15 yearsEmpowering young people
1,000+Community members
145 storiesPublished since 2011
6 servicesCreative work you can book

Welcome to You Press

15 Years in the making

Over the last 15 years, hundreds of young people have reached and expanded their potential with us through our training opportunities, projects and events.

For young people

Develop your skills, then get paid for them

Whether you're into photography, music or graphic design, we've got an event, project or training programme where you can develop your skills and meet other creatives.

  • Free workshops, projects and events
  • ASPIRE freelancer training programme
  • Paid freelance work through the Change Agency
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For organisations

Hire creatives and create opportunity

Whether you need a filmmaker, a music producer or a photographer, we have the right person for the job. All our freelancers are enthusiastic, open and excited to get stuck in.

  • Photography, film, design, music and performance
  • Matched to your brief by our team
  • Every booking funds a young person's next step
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The Change Agency

Creative routes into work

Every freelancer here came up through a You Press programme. Hiring one pays them directly and funds the next young person's first step.

All six services

PhotographyFilm & videoMusic & soundGraphic designSpoken word & performanceWeb development

Still from Royal Docks ReimaginedFilm Goodness Filmmaker and video producer Royal Docks Reimagined (2025) View profile Still from AMPLIFY Film PremiereFilm Amando Filmmaker and video editor AMPLIFY Film Premiere (2026) View profile Still from Design CommunityFilm Edem Filmmaker and editor Design Community (2026) View profile Still from Healing VoicesFilm Kai Filmmaker and editor Healing Voices (2025) View profile Shifting London CelebrationPhotos Hannah Photographer Shifting London Celebration (2025) View profile AMPLIFY Film PremierePhotos Katherine Photographer AMPLIFY Film Premiere (2026) View profile The You Press websiteWeb Igor Web developer youpress.org.uk View profile You? Join as a freelancer Anyone from our programmes
Young people taking part in a You Press workshop

ASPIRE

Ready, Set, Freelance!

ASPIRE is a training programme designed to prepare creatives for freelancing roles so they can smoothly access the creative industry.

  • Pricing, pitching and working with clients
  • Portfolio building and industry mentoring
  • A direct route into paid Change Agency briefs
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Stories

145 stories, and counting

Reviews, interviews, reports and poems — published since 2011, most of them written by the young people who came through our programmes.

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Programmes

The Collective 2026 - Artist Development Programme

26 January 2026 · 2 min read
Young Voices

My Life-Changing Semester Abroad in London by Kyle Herson

27 January 2025 · 3 min read
Events

You Press PLAY

4 November 2024 · 1 min read
Events

You Press REWIND 2024

31 October 2024 · 1 min read

ProgrammesYoung VoicesEventsProfilesCommunity & SocietyReviewsPoems20 films

Testimonials

What people say about us

Clients who booked a freelancer through the Change Agency, and young creatives who came up through the programmes.

4.3 out of 5 from 27 Google reviews

  • “It was a pleasure to work with You Press and their freelance designer to produce our digital and printed 50-page guide. The team were very responsive to our needs and we are delighted with the final result. We’ve received nothing but praise about the document which is a testament to the engaging design and layout.” R JGoogle review
  • “Loved working with You Press and Kai — they were amazing! Very happy with our beautiful video and how it tells the story of our impactful projects.” A You Press clientOn a Change Agency film commission
  • “You Press has always been supportive and communicative in assisting creatives on their journey to becoming artists, regardless of the medium.” John Dela CruzGoogle review
  • “Through my freelance work with You Press, I gained knowledge and confidence to communicate with clients directly.” JessFreelance photographer with You Press
  • “The Collective is very helpful for young musicians in terms of development, and You Press is a good place to meet.” Solar FlightGoogle review
  • “You Press is a place with so many opportunities, and it’s a safe and happy environment to do whatever you love doing.” SophiaWork experience student
  • “Very beneficial course that allows youth to develop into the leaders of today.” Mo HggGoogle review
  • “I can confidently say that the best part of You Press is the people.” Brendan ManningAn Outsider’s Perspective on You Press
  • “Very detailed and educative workshop put together by so many talented people.” RaiamGoogle review
  • “Very calm and inclusive space.” Alanis HernandezGoogle review
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England The National Lottery Youth Music Peabody

Ready to work with us?

Whether you're a young creative looking for your next step, or an organisation that needs brilliant creative work — we'd love to hear from you.

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