The Teenage Market (Place for Youth)
Place for Youth CIC is a not-for-profit organisation that connects young people to their local communities through creative enterprise and performance. Founded in Stockport, it delivers the Teenage Market—a national initiative offering young traders and performers a free platform to showcase their talents and build confidence. Since 2012, the project has supported thousands of young people across the UK, revitalising town centres and helping to develop skills, pride, and opportunity in local areas.
What will the Kao SEED Fund support?
The Teenage Market was originally launched in Stockport in April 2012 as a response to the economic challenges faced by the town centre. Since then, it has grown into a nationwide initiative, but Stockport has not hosted regular Teenage Market events in recent years due to a lack of sustained funding. The aim of this project is to bring the Teenage Market back to Stockport, marking the initiative’s 13th anniversary. The event will be revitalised in the town centre, providing young people with the opportunity to showcase their creative talents and engage with the local community, while also celebrating the market’s roots in Stockport.