We are thrilled to celebrate our second ‘Spark Within’ project, dedicated to youth empowerment and fostering a deep sense of belonging and strengthening our local community across Rochdale.
Using the power of circus arts and the excitement of fire spinning, the project provides local young people a safe, supportive space to challenge themselves, master new skills and build lasting resilience and confidence.
We’ve had the absolute joy of running hands-on workshops with incredible local youth. We’ve been working closely with students from Falinge Park High School as well as young people from Darnhill Youth Group with Rochdale Youth Service. From learning flow skills indoors to safely stepping outside to spin fire as a group, watching their dedication, teamwork and growth has been truly inspiring.
Read all about Falinge Park High School’s experience over on their blog
As part of this journey, some of the young people will be joining us to perform at Rochdale’s Ignite Fire Festival over the weekend of 20th – 22nd November 2026!
Partners
Spark Within: Spark Within is in partnership with Skylight Circus Arts & Create Rochdale via Your Trust, this initiative is funded by Arts Council England National Lottery Grants received by Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) as part of the Rochdale Creates Place Partnership programme.
Ignite Fire Festival: Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency in partnership with Walk the Plank and Culture Co-op, supported by the council.
