BECOME A FRIEND OF THE PLACE

This year, DYT celebrates its tenth anniversary. In that time we’ve connected with over 12,000 Displaced individuals, offering long-term creative and therapeutic experiences across the UK and internationally. Through the incredible generosity of our community, we’ve created spaces where people can thrive and express their unique gifts and stories. It’s through this shared effort that individuals like Abigail have flourished – starting as a participant in our Creating Together gathering in Stockton, she has since grown into a member of our professional touring ensemble, a testament to the transformative power of creativity and collaboration!

But our work is far from over. This year, we urgently need your support to ensure we can continue this vital work.

As migration surges and aggressive policies persist, the demand for our work has never been greater. We need your support today because:

1. The global crisis is escalating and both displaced and non-displaced people are facing more severe mental health challenges, increasing the need for our creative therapeutic services
2. Our lease at THE PLACE on 31 John Street in Bradford is ending and we urgently need to relocate to a more sustainable, long-term location
3. To take full advantage of the opportunities offered by next year’s Bradford City of Culture, we need to be in a secure, stable position to fully participate and amplify the voices of displaced people across the district

With your help, we can rise to meet these challenges, and continue providing critical support to Displaced people in Bradford, Stockton and across the UK.

For just £10 a month you can become a Friend of The Place and help us secure a new location so that we can continue supporting Displaced people. Our new home will be accessible and have heating so more people can enjoy our creative therapeutic services. As well as having a large multi-purpose room for rehearsals and workshops, we’ll also have a private room for holistic therapies and a quiet space for anyone who needs it during one of our gatherings. Our new home will also have a working kitchen so we can continue sharing nutritious food with our community and enjoy family meals together.

By becoming a Friend of The Place, you’re not just supporting a cause, you’re joining a movement of people who believe in the power of creativity to heal, unite, and inspire. Together, we can ensure that no one faces these challenges alone and that The Place continues to be a sanctuary of possibility for years to come. See our current Friends of The Place.

For only £10 a month, you can become a Friend of The Place. As well as helping us secure our next home and supporting our work with displaced individuals, Friends of The Place will also receive:

• 10% off their next wellness retreat
• Exclusive invitations to DYT’s private preview performances
• An annual dinner at The Place where you can meet other Friends and hear about our work
• Your name (and photo!) on our Friends Wall at The Place and here on our website
• An annual update about our work and impact

Alternatively, you can become a Friend of The Place by setting up a standing order of at least £10 per month using the following details (please use FRIEND as a reference for standing orders):

• Displace Yourself Theatre, The Cooperative Bank
• Sort code: 08-92-99
• Account number: 69737194

We greatly appreciate all your support, Jen & Mike.