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Exposure aims to give children and young people:
- a meaningful out-of-school activity which increases self-esteem and
rewards commitment;
- nationally accredited media training opportunities in journalism, design,
desk-top publishing, photography, magazine production, web design, advertising
and video production;
- a chance to develop a range of key skills in communication, information
technology, numeracy and literacy on a nationally recognised expressive
arts award programme;
- valuable
work experience, which includes creative thinking, working in a team,
meeting deadlines, doing presentations, servicing clients, and acting
in a mature and responsible manner;
- an independent voice which
can contribute to the democratic process;
- an incentive to
learn about and address issues that affect them to develop their
sense of good citizenship;
- an
information and education service by and for young people.
Exposure’s overall philosophy, reflected in its editorial
policy, is to promote insight, enlightenment and wisdom by
exploring
issues of importance to all young people and by encouraging
a greater sense
of community involvement.
As a charity that generates income from a variety of sources
to maintain its independence, Exposure is able to attract
a pool of diverse, enthusiastic and free-thinking young volunteers,
a committed
and creative staff team and a board of high calibre trustee
directors possessing a wealth of legal, financial, business,
IT and local government
expertise. All are dedicated to ensuring that young people,
regardless of background, have a genuine opportunity to express
themselves.
Charitable objects
In accordance with the charity ’s memorandum, its objects are
to:
- advance the education
and development of children and young people and in so doing provide
and assist in the provision of training for children and young people
in subjects which may include publishing, printing, journalism and
broadcasting;
- provide and assist in
the provision of facilities for the recreation and other leisure-time
occupation of children and young people so as to assist them in
growing to full maturity as individuals of society
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offers young people a place to volunteer that is unique
to north London. The young people speak of how Exposure
gives specific media training, but also helped them grow
in confidence. The work they produce shows that Exposure
brings out the best in them.
Sian
Davies, Development Officer, Full-On Volunteering (Formally
Millennium Volunteers)
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team works with very fragile and highly needy young people
who have a diagnosed mental illness and require intensive
support. We find the environment and working practises
of Exposure incredibly supportive and conducive to a successful
vocational/training placement.
Dr V. Valle, Consultant Psychiatrist, Adolescent Outreach Team
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