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OUR STORY
Unlocking potential through creativity
The PIECES Project is a not-for-profit social enterprise supporting young people to thrive through creativity, wellbeing and enterprise.
We design and deliver hands-on workshops that help young people build confidence, develop essential life skills and discover new pathways into education, employment and enterprise — particularly for those who may otherwise be overlooked.
Everything we do is rooted in creativity, sustainability and care. And every penny we make goes back into supporting more young people.
THE Positively Inspiring & Empowering Creative Enterprises with Sustainability PROJECT -
WHY WE STARTED
The PIECES Project began in 2022 with a simple but powerful belief: creativity can change lives.
Our founder, Sami Lovett, is a product designer and business owner who spent over a decade working in schools. Time and again, she saw young people disengaged not because they lacked ability — but because they lacked opportunity, confidence, and connection to real-world skills.
At the same time, Sami witnessed the transformative impact creativity can have on mental health, wellbeing and self-belief.
PIECES was created to bridge that gap — helping young people turn ideas into tangible outcomes, and creativity into skills they can carry forward into life and work.
Our Journey So Far
2022
First holiday workshops launched, reaching young people through creative wellbeing and enterprise sessions.
2023
Over 400 young people engaged through workshops focused on confidence, resilience and aspiration.
2024
Expansion into schools and youth organisations across Yorkshire, responding to growing demand for enrichment and wellbeing support.
2025
A major milestone: the launch of our Creative Studio — a converted double-decker bus based at CATCH in Leeds — allowing us to reach even more young people in a safe, inspiring space.
2026
Over 3,000 young people supported, with partnerships growing across education, community and business.
Our Approach
We don’t believe in one-off fixes or tick-box enrichment. Our work is:
Creative
hands-on making, design thinking and expression
Holistic
supporting wellbeing alongside skill development
Practical
real-world tools, enterprise thinking and problem-solving
Inclusive
designed for a wide range of ages, abilities and needs
Sustainable
using reclaimed materials and responsible design
Our mission is to inspire and equip young people to thrive personally and professionally through creativity, wellbeing and enterprise.
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