Chickenshed

London / UK

Chickenshed’s ‘Crime of the Century’ (COTC) programme tackles knife and gang crime, working with at-risk young people across London. Performed in schools, communities and within youth justice institutions, it focuses on prevention, intervention and rehabilitation. Funding from ICAP will train new practitioners to ensure sustainability of the programme for the future, which in turn will allow the charity to double its delivery of COTC within four years.

Charity Overview

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company established in 1974, with the vision of a society that enables everyone to flourish. The charity’s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed’s inclusive model means it work targets and empowers those who are vulnerable, and provides a powerful vehicle to engage with diverse audiences. The charity bring together people from every walk of life to learn, share values, challenge society's labels and to support everyone to reach their potential. The theatre company’s unique programme spans performance, education and training, participatory activities and outreach work in the community.