Three Ways to Invest in Northampton’s Next Generation

There is more than one way to create meaningful social value.

IMIM is looking for partners who can support young people through funding, resources and opportunity.

FUND IT

Invest directly in young people

Help us properly resource the programmes and specialist mentoring that we currently deliver.

Fund a six-week mentoring cohort

Supports a complete six-week cycle of structured creative development.

Support six months of weekly mentoring

Provides sustained access to mentoring and creative development.

Support a full year

Helps create consistent year-round access to specialist creative mentoring.

Fund our flagship six-month Social Value Pilot

Support 10 young people through 26 weeks of intensive creative development, mentoring, professional equipment, progression opportunities and Social Return on Investment measurement.

GIFT IT

Put professional tools into young people’s hands

Businesses can purchase equipment for IMIM or donate high-quality equipment they no longer require.

Priority needs include:

• Cameras and lenses
• Laptops for editing on the go
• Smartphones and mobile creator kits
• Video-production equipment
• Podcast equipment
• Studio microphones
• DJ equipment
• Lighting
• Audio equipment
• Hard drives and digital storage
• Software licences

A donated camera does not support just one young person.

It can support cohort after cohort, creating a lasting legacy from a company’s contribution.

We also welcome businesses that periodically refresh their IT, media or professional equipment to speak to us about giving suitable equipment a second life.

SHARE IT

Open a door that a young person may not otherwise have access to

Some of the most valuable social value cannot be purchased.

Businesses can share their people, expertise, networks and environments.

Partners can provide:

• Employee mentors
• Career talks
• Workplace visits
• Work experience
• Job shadowing
• Industry masterclasses
• Live business briefs
• Creative commissions
• Apprenticeship pathways
• Internship opportunities
• Behind-the-scenes experiences
• Conference speakers
• Professional advice
• Skills workshops

A conversation with the right professional can change how a young person sees their future.

We want to reduce the distance between young people and the industries operating around them.

Fund It. Gift It. Share It.

Fund the opportunity.

Gift the tools.

Share the experience.

Together, these three forms of support allow IMIM to provide young people with more than a programme.

They provide the people, places, tools and opportunities required for genuine progression.

We are looking for partners who believe that investment in the next generation should create something tangible, measurable and lasting.

What could your organisation bring to the next generation?

For more information on how you can help email us as

Ashley@inmusicinmedia.com