Pitstop Cumbria – Supporting Young People into Work & Training
📍 Location: Where Poppies Grow – Cumbria’s first studio-based feature film production company
👥 Who: Young people aged 15–25 at risk of becoming, or who are, NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)
Pitstop Cumbria is a person-centred work experience programme designed to support young people by removing barriers to education, training, and employment. Through a youth work-based approach, combined with the expertise of creative professionals, the programme places a strong emphasis on emotional and social well-being, offering one-to-one support tailored to each individual’s needs.
What the Programme Offers
Participants gain hands-on training in practical work tasks used in the film industry, specifically within the Art Department. These may include:
🎭 Set & Prop Construction – Building and crafting film props
🎨 Painting & Aging – Creating realistic textures for set pieces
🧵 Sewing & Distressing Techniques – Costume design and modifications
🎬 Wardrobe & Costume Management – Organising, measuring, and labelling costumes
Beyond industry skills, the programme helps young people develop core life skills, such as:
✔ Problem-solving & teamwork
✔ Time management & communication
✔ Active listening & confidence-building
✔ Basic literacy, numeracy & budgeting
Activities are structured but flexible, ensuring they work as a stepping stone to future success, rather than an endpoint.
Why Pitstop Cumbria?
Many young people face overlapping challenges that make it difficult to gain work experience or move forward after education. Pitstop Cumbria provides practical experience, structure, and support, helping to build self-esteem, confidence, and aspirations for the future.
🚀 Interested in joining? For more information, email info@nadtcommunity.com
Pitstop Cumbria (Pause, Refuel, Engage)