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Exposure aims to give children and young people:
- a meaningful out-of-school activity which increases self-esteem and
rewards commitment;
- nationally accredited media training opportunities in journalism, design,
desk-top publishing, photography, magazine production, web design,
advertising and video production;
- a chance to develop a range of key skills in communication, information
technology, numeracy and literacy on a nationally recognised expressive
arts award programme;
- valuable work experience, which includes creative thinking, working in a team,
meeting deadlines, doing presentations, servicing clients, and acting
in a mature and responsible manner;
- an independent voice which can contribute to the democratic process;
- an incentive to learn about and address issues that affect them to develop their
sense of good citizenship;
- an information and education service by and for young people for their peers and
the whole community.
Values
In pursuing its aims, Exposure puts young people at the centre of all
its activities, always respecting and promoting young people's rights
and freedom of expression. Embracing diversity, Exposure demonstrates
its commitment to equality of opportunity for all young people by
encouraging the exploration of issues important to them, by enabling
their active and tangible involvement in the community, by valuing their
contributions and by celebrating their achievements.
As a charity that generates income from a variety of sources
to maintain its independence, Exposure is able to attract a pool
of diverse, enthusiastic and free-thinking young volunteers,
a committed and creative staff team and a board of high calibre
trustee directors possessing a wealth of legal, financial, business
and communications expertise. All are dedicated to ensuring
that young people, regardless of background, have a genuine
opportunity to express themselves.
Charitable objects
In accordance with the charity’s memorandum, its objects
are to:
- advance the education
and development of children and young people and in so doing provide
and assist in the provision of training for children and young people
in subjects which may include publishing, printing, journalism and
broadcasting;
- provide and assist in
the provision of facilities for the recreation and other leisure-time
occupation of children and young people so as to assist them in
growing to full maturity as individuals of society
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offers young people a place to volunteer that is unique
to north London. The young people speak of how Exposure
gives specific media training, but also helped them grow
in confidence. The work they produce shows that Exposure
brings out the best in them.
Sian
Davies, Development Officer, Full-On Volunteering (Formally
Millennium Volunteers)
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team works with very fragile and highly needy young people
who have a diagnosed mental illness and require intensive
support. We find the environment and working practises
of Exposure incredibly supportive and conducive to a successful
vocational/training placement.
Dr V. Valle, Consultant Psychiatrist, Adolescent Outreach Team
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