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A specialist Art provision for young people with unmet Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and neurodiversity

Helping young people grow, engage, and thrive.

Our centre provides a nurturing, structured environment with high staff-to-student ratios, with personalised programmes, life skills development, and arts-based activities, enabling young people to rebuild confidence, manage emotions, and reconnect with learning.

Our approach is neurodiversity-informed and relationship-based, working closely with schools, families, and professionals to support student’s mental health and wellbeing, and equip them with skills needed to transition successfully into school, college, or employment.

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Rise and Lead Posted on: 6th January 2026 Rise and Lead

Rise and Lead: Young People Take Over Encounter Festival At Wot Wud U Do, we believe young people should not just be consulted, they should be trusted to lead. Our Rise and Lead project has done exactly that, culminating in one of our most ambitious achievements yet: delivering a full youth-led programme as part of […]

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Drop the knife Posted on: 4th September 2025 Drop the knife

Drop the Knife: Raising Awareness Through Art, Education & Community Action Knife crime is real. It’s happening in our towns, our streets, and sometimes even within our friendship groups. But here’s the truth: carrying a knife won’t keep you safe. In fact, it’s far more likely to put you — and the people around you […]

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First Impressions Photography Posted on: 7th April 2025 First Impressions Photography

First Impressions: Over the past six weeks, a remarkable creative journey unfolded in Preston. Brought together by a shared passion for their city, a diverse group of people who call Preston home took part in a storytelling and photography project that captured the essence of their lives and surroundings. “First Impressions” is more than a […]

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Empowering Young People to Lead, Create, and Thrive

Wot Wud U Do is dedicated to transforming the lives of young people across Lancashire. We work with those who are often overlooked and face barriers to education, employment, or wellbeing.

We help them to build the social - emotional skills, confidence, and resilience to shape their own futures. We put young people at the heart of everything we do. They don’t just take part—they lead, create, and drive change.

Check out their journey here:

Jule’s Journey

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Meet Marlow

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Our Amazing Partners

At Wot Wud U Do, we’re proud to collaborate with an incredible network of partners who share our vision for empowering young people and building stronger communities. From local authorities and schools to health services and community organizations, our partners bring invaluable expertise, resources, and support to every project we deliver.

Together, we’re creating opportunities for growth, fostering resilience, and making a real difference in the lives of young people across the region.

"I liked that we talked through the different aspects of relationships and how to recognise toxic behaviour and how to try and understand someone in a bad relationship"

Young person, 21