Help bring our community together

2 March 2026

East London Youth Dance Company (ELYDC)

Help Us Bring Communities Together Through Dance by Doubling Your Impact!

From 17–24 March, we’re taking part in Big Give’s Arts for Impact campaign, funding an incredible dance and wellbeing project Together We Move co-designed by our youth participants – aiming to build community bonds in our local area.

For one week only, every donation we receive will be match‑funded, up to £2,250. That means £10 becomes £20. £25 becomes £50. One gift becomes two opportunities for change.

What Your Support Will Help Create

Together We Move is a vibrant, youth‑designed dance and wellbeing project built to tackle some of the toughest challenges facing children and families in east London. By providing free, accessible dance sessions, wellbeing support, and community-building activities for children aged 8–25, we are removing barriers that often stop young people connecting with each other and their communities.

Together with our incredible young participants and our Leap of Faith Elders, we’re creating a joyful, TikTok‑style routine that anyone can learn and teach—spreading connection through an “each one teach one” ripple effect.

The project will culminate in an intergenerational family day and flashmob at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park—creating a space filled with pride, belonging, and shared joy.

East London Dance – youth dance participants

Why It Matters

By supporting this project, you are helping to:

• Build confidence and resilience in children who face daily challenges.
• Improve mental and physical wellbeing through movement, coaching, and creative expression.
• Increase inclusion, ensuring cost, culture, or ability never prevent a young person from taking part.
• Strengthen social bonds, from classrooms to families to neighbours and wider community.
• Create rare intergenerational moments, uniting young people with community elders through dance.

These are the experiences that help children feel safe, valued, connected – and hopeful.

How You Can Help

On 17 March, the campaign goes live HERE. Donate during this one‑week window, and your gift will be matched £1 for £1, doubling the positive change you create in our community.

If you’re able to contribute – even a few pounds – you’ll be helping us bring over 500 people together, boost wellbeing, and give young people the tools and confidence they need to thrive.

Save the date. Spread the word. And get ready to double your impact.
Together, we move – and together, we make a difference.