Level Up

Level Up is designed for the creative growth of young people aged 13 – 25, with projects, training and opportunities for volunteering, placements and paid work experience. 

This programme is designed by a core group of our teen to young adult participants, many of whom are neurodivergent or disabled. 

Everyone is welcome as groups are a positive mix of interests and abilities. 

Check out some of their recent work which has been shortlisted as national finalist in the Children & Young People Awards 2026: The AI Debate 

Level Up recognises that rural communities often face constraints in youth programming and educational resources, our projects are specifically designed to bridge these gaps through comprehensive support.

We focus on four core objectives: developing creative skills, enhancing education, supporting wellbeing, and creating pathways to employment and further education.

Our youth-centred approach ensures all programs are developed through direct consultation with participants, keeping our offerings relevant and responsive to community needs.

Our creative growth initiatives serve young people from infancy through young adulthood, addressing the unique developmental needs at each life stage. Recognising that rural communities often face constraints in youth programming and educational resources, our projects are specifically designed to bridge these gaps through comprehensive support.

Key Information

Regular projects and workshops for young people up to the age of 25.

Email Sophie@highpeakarts.org for more information.

Upcoming Dates

OCTOBER  – Wednesday 21st & Friday 23rd – 10am – 3pm 

Whaley Bridge Transhipment Warehouse, Canal Street,  

SK23 7LS  

Join artist Andy Comley in Claws, Paws & Footprints to create pebble mosaic seating and nature signage for Whaley Bridge Memorial Park. 

November & December – Dates to be confirmed 

Buxton Methodist Church, Chapel Street, SK17 7HX 

Join the STEAM into ACTION project with the team from Derbyshire Makes to make a moving energy machine and submit to the Chesterfield grand finale. 

To sign up for more info contact: sophie@highpeakarts.org 

Funders & Supporters

The National Foundation for Youth Music

It gave me the confidence to continue my creative writing and make something of it