At The Warren, young people come together to express themselves, build confidence, and shape their future through creativity, support, and community.
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Every moment shapes our story.
From small beginnings to a citywide movement, The Warren has grown with the voices, creativity, and resilience of young people.
1983 – Founded
A bold idea becomes reality. Shout Group founded as support for LGBTQ+ young people
1984 – Counselling Service
Warren counselling service launched
1985 – Women-only Space
Supportive space for women to connect
1986 – Music Service
New recording studio & rehearsal spaces unveiled
1987 – Warren Cafe
Warren Cafe Kitchen opens providing free hot meals
1988 – Voices Amplified
Activism takes centre stage
2005 – Warren Records
The Warren’s record label platforms new artists
2006 – Can-Do Programme
Informal learning provision launched
2007 – Can-Do Programme
Warren stages Love Music Hate Racism concerts at City Hall
2010 – Digital Inclusion
Projects begin to tackle digital poverty and access
2015 – Achieve
Employability & Skills support service begins
2017 - Spoken Word
Acclaimed Three Minute Heroes music & mental health initiative begins
2018 - 53 Degrees North
Warren launches 3-Day music festival and conference
2019 - Maggie’s Room
Complementary Therapies Service begins
2020 – SCRAN!
Training kitchen built during COVID
2021 – The Curve Tech Hub
A new space for digital skills in coding, AI, and tech
2022 – The Venn Project
Support expands for Neurodiverse young people
2023 – 40 Years
Celebrating four decades of creativity and care
2023 – NPO Status
Warren awarded National Portfolio Organisation status by Arts Council England
2024 – Refurbishing Our Home
£2m refurb of The Warren begins
2025 – More Facilities!
Rooftop garden, dance studio and theatre built
2026 – Art Rooms
New art spaces built
Future
Still evolving. Powered by young people’s ideas
Our funded projects bring ideas to life, supporting young people through creativity, training, and community action.
