The Big Give | Arts For Impact 2025

THE BIG GIVE ARTS FOR IMPACT 2025 IS COMING SOON!

Until then you can support our arts education activity for young people by making a donation here:

The Big Give Arts for Impact campaign is a week-long event that takes place every year to help charities (like us!) raise money. For every donation we receive during the challenge week, The Big Give will double it at no extra cost.

At Bristol Old Vic, we believe culture has a vital role to play in society. For our Big Give campaign this year, we are raising money for a project that aims to tackle the inequality of access to creative opportunities in Bristol.

Young SixSix (Y66) is an ensemble of young performers aged 12-17 from areas in Bristol where access to the arts is limited. Y66 recognises the power of theatre and provides alternative pathways into our engagement programmes, fostering confidence, collaboration, and growth in theatre and beyond.

Why are projects like this important? 

Offering a weekly group provides young people with a third safe space away from home and school to grow as individuals. They gain access to positive role models and develop key life skills, including collaboration, communication, confidence, speaking and listening, and creative expression. Working towards a shared goal, Y66 helps young people build a brighter future, with support extending to job references, and higher education guidance, for university and drama school.