SHIFT Project
Supporting Hull’s Inspiring Future Talent
SHIFT is a youth-led project created by Aspire To Inspire Hull. It gives young people in Hull the chance to present their own project ideas, receive funding, and lead activities that promote health and wellbeing for other young people in the city.
What is SHIFT?
SHIFT gives young people the opportunity to lead their own ideas and make a positive impact. Participants will present project ideas that support health and wellbeing for young people in Hull. A judging panel will select the top three ideas, and the winning candidates will receive funding and support to bring their projects to life.
Pitch an Idea
Young people share their own project ideas focused on health and wellbeing.
Win Funding
The top three selected ideas will each receive £2,500 in project funding.
Get Support
Winners receive mentoring, guidance, and practical support from Aspire To Inspire Hull.
How the Project Works
SHIFT is designed to give young people time to develop strong ideas, plan properly, and deliver meaningful projects with support.
Applications Open
Young people apply and share their ideas during the summer period.
Auditions and Selection
Candidates present their ideas and a judging panel selects the top three projects.
Planning and Preparation
Winners work with our team from September to January to prepare their projects.
Project Delivery
Winning candidates deliver their youth-led projects in February with our support.
Award Ceremony
The programme ends with an award ceremony in March to celebrate achievement and impact.
What Participants Receive
SHIFT is more than a competition. It is a supported development programme that helps young people grow their ideas, build skills, and improve wellbeing.
Funding Support
Three selected participants will receive £2,500 each to run their projects.
Mentoring and Guidance
Ongoing support to help participants plan, organise, and deliver their ideas successfully.
Workshops
Skill-building sessions such as leadership, financial literacy, and wellbeing support.
Boxing Sessions
Boxing sessions to help reduce stress and support wellbeing. These are also open to unsuccessful applicants.
Safe Space
A supportive environment where young people can meet, plan, and develop their ideas.
Recognition
A final award ceremony that celebrates the work, effort, and achievements of participants.
Why SHIFT Matters
SHIFT gives young people the chance to lead from the front. It supports confidence, decision-making, teamwork, and leadership while helping create positive activities that benefit other young people in Hull.
The project is rooted in prevention. By giving young people meaningful opportunities, support, and responsibility, SHIFT helps build safer and stronger communities.
Project Timeline
Be part of SHIFT
Whether you want to apply, support a young person, or partner with us, SHIFT is a chance to help shape positive futures in Hull.