Reasons To Believe

• Atthe CluthaTrust ourmainfocusand objectives are to helpdevelop,encourage, and showcaseyoungpeople’s talents.In particular youngpeoplewhofeel disadvantagedor have nothadtheopportunities or chancesafforded to others. Inclusivityis at the verycore of the organisationanda pathwayto improved social inclusion.

• Our Vision:

• Disadvantaged young people all across Scotland thrive through experiencing The Arts and become more resilient citizens. Our Values:

• Equality – we all have untapped talents.

• Respect – we all have the same basic human rights.

• Inclusion – we should all have the same opportunities.

• Our Mission:

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• Actively working with others to create as many opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to build self-confidence, practice life skills, and become self-sustaining through Music, Drama, and Arts.

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RECENT & ONGOING PROJECTS.

• CHARITY HUB Our trustees have over twenty years of experience in commercial property development. This gives us the advantage to negotiate the occupationof empty properties with various landlords. Our charity currentlyoccupies offices of around 60,000sq.ft in Glasgow city centre. We have created a charity hub that facilitates and furnish offices for fifteen different charities

• CLUTHA KIDS We give young musicians/singers the chance to perform on the Clutha stage,leading to the kids performing at two sell-out concerts at the Glasgow Barrowland

• C.A.S.T. The Clutha Actors Studio appoints young graduate actors to perform plays at schools, theatres, and within local communities. The plays carry a message such as anti-bullying and topical subjects such as the power crisis. We always engage with students and pupils by incorporating workshops and inclusion in the plays.

• OFFICE FURNITURE DONATION We source donations of high-quality office furniture and cateringequipment from large facility management companies. This equipment is either sold to raise funds or donated to other charities. Over the past three years, we have donated equipment worth over £750,000to these charities.

• CLUTHA PIZZA FOODBANK We have supplied almost 25,000 handmade pizzas to local foodbanks and community groups

• ART SUPPLY We supply art materials to various schools. The kids then exhibit their work at the Clutha Bar

• GUITAR AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DONATIONS. We refurbish and recycle musical instruments for schools, charities, and individuals

• CLUTHA TV We offer a free service to charities and community groups producing shortpromotional videos