We bring ourcommunity together.
Festivals, live music and a dedicated under-18s centre across Cumbria, delivered by a Community Interest Company that reinvests every surplus into lasting social value.
Equality & Advocacy
Empowering underrepresented voices across West Cumbria with dedicated support, representation and advocacy.
Community Inclusion
Creating safe, welcoming spaces and celebratory events for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Youth & Skills
Building future leaders through our YAZ under-18s centre and creative industry opportunities.
We exist to make sure everyone in our community has a place to belong.
From landmark festivals and live music to a dedicated centre for under-18s, NEAD designs and delivers high-impact programmes that respond to real local need. As a Community Interest Company, every surplus is reinvested straight back into our community across Cumbria.
Explore what we deliver.
Real change, by the numbers.
Your journey with NEAD.
Four simple steps from first spark of interest to real community impact.
Discover our programmes
Explore our festivals, youth work and community projects to find where you fit.
Connect & enquire
Get in touch with a quick message telling us how you would like to be involved.
Volunteer or partner
Join our team of volunteers, or partner and sponsor as an organisation.
Drive real impact
Help us deliver events and support that make a lasting difference across Cumbria.
Backed by brilliant partners.
Proudly working alongside organisations across Cumbria and beyond.
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Ready to build something brighter?
Whether you want to volunteer, partner, sponsor or just say hello, we would love to hear from you.