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Hackney Shed runs regular projects like our Children’s Theatre, Youth Theatre, Young Company and Collective as well as other creative projects for young people of different ages and experiences. To run each session safely and inclusively, there are real costs involved including trained staff, accessible materials, venues and safeguarding.

Your donation helps cover these costs and ensures young people can take part in theatre in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.

Young people in a theatre performance

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What It Takes to Deliver a hackney shed programme

Group of children performing in a theatre with elaborate outfits

SMALL GIFTS

(£10–£150) 

£10 – 1 volunteer DBS check 

£30 – scripts + visual scripts for 30 young people 

£49.50 – 1 staff DBS check 

£96.20 – 2 assistant facilitators for one evening 

£145 – venue hire for one evening session 

Large Group of Young people in a theatre performance

MEDIUM GIFTS

(£300–£820)

£300 – Plan + deliver one staff training session (safeguarding + inclusive practice) 

£350 – Venue hire for one full-day session 

£577.20 – One assistant facilitator providing access support across a 12-week term 

£687 – Fund one evening Children’s/Youth Theatre session (staffing, venue, safeguarding, volunteer travel, access)

£820 – Insurance for one year 

Young people in a theatre performance with colourful outfits

LARGE GIFTS

(£1,500+)

£1,500 – Set/costume designer for a cast of 30–40 young people 

£3,000 – Accounts + independent examination for one year (Charity Commission requirement) 

£5,000 – Office + storage space for one year 

Hackney Shed is generously supported by

city bridge trust
Discover young Hackney
East End Community Foundation
The Casey Trust
Groundwork (Tesco)
Jack Petchey Foundation
The Alchemy Trust
M&G in the Community Fund
National Lottery (Awards for All England)
Postcode Society Trust
St James's Place
The Field Family Charitable Trust
The Henry Smith Charity
UK Youth Cost of Living Fund
West Hackney Parochial Charity
Woodward Charitable Trust