A Bodmin group which provides inclusive dance opportunities to local youth, has been awarded a grant to build an indoor space to base itself from.

KBSK has been awarded one of 43 new youth service project grants by the Youth Investment Fund. It supports youngsters who are struggling to socialise or have additional learning needs.

The funding is to be used for a social indoor area for young people. The space will provide KBSK with a dedicated space to create a safe and nurturing space for young people to engage. The centre, for which planning permission has been applied, will offer multiple services under one roof to support children and families in times of need as well as a varied timetable of activities, including dance, education, youth rights and weekly workshops.

The project aims to combat the rise in anti-social behavior and to provide more opportunities for young people to reach their potential. Young people supported by KBSK played a key role in developing this exciting new project, from youth led committee meetings over pizza to being creative in designing the new centre’s mural during graffiti projects supported by Safer Bodmin and Bodmin Town Council.

KBSK CIC managing director Adie Dove said: “I want every young person to have access to a safe and nurturing space that provides life changing opportunities because every young person deserves that right. I truly believe that this new centre is going to be a beacon of light for so many and the Youth Investment Fund has made this vision a reality/”

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “I want every young person to have the opportunity to access the kinds of life-changing activities which expand their horizons and allow them to develop vital life skills. The National Youth Guarantee will provide these opportunities and support young people with access to regular club activities, adventures away from home and volunteering opportunities. We are supporting this with an investment to create or renovate spaces for youth activities to support opportunities for thousands of young people who would otherwise miss out.”