Frome youth culture and creative arts
From "Shaping Frome's cultural story"
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We are proposing the creation of a community led cultural and youth development space in Frome, designed to provide a safe, inclusive environment where young people can access creative opportunities, develop practical skills, and engage with their community.
Our work with local initiatives such as the Sunday Sound gatherings has highlighted both the enthusiasm of Frome’s youth and the clear need for a dedicated space to support them.
While Frome has a strong creative identity, there are currently limited accessible venues that combine creative practice, vocational learning, and informal pastoral support. The loss of youth focused spaces has left a gap, particularly for those who may not engage with traditional educational settings. A multi use cultural hub would help address social isolation, support wellbeing, and create pathways into employment and entrepreneurship, while strengthening Frome’s community led ethos.
Our vision is to repurpose a disused building into a flexible hub centred around an indoor skatepark, alongside areas for music production, performing arts, digital media, visual arts, fabrication, and enterprise. The space would host workshops led by local creatives, provide access to tools and training, and encourage youth led projects. By building on Frome’s existing creative networks, we aim to create a facility that reflects local needs.
We intend to establish the project as a Community Interest Company, allowing us to access grant funding and reinvest all income into community benefit. After initial support with premises and setup, the space would move towards financial sustainability through a mixture of session fees, events, studio hire, workshops, and a small café. Subsidised access would remain a priority to ensure inclusion for disadvantaged young people in Frome.
We believe this project aligns closely with Frome Town Council’s commitment to community wellbeing, youth engagement, and cultural development. With council support, we can create a sustainable, community driven space that nurtures local talent, strengthens social connections, and contributes to Frome’s long term culture and economy