QYT has been funded to develop it's work of integrating deaf young people into our projects. The rest of the money is being raised from grant-making trusts which to date include Baring Foundation, Baron Davenport Trust, Chase Charity, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, West Midlands Arts Board and William A Cadbury Trust. Each year we offer a residential weekend lead by a team of deaf and hearing drama workers, supported by BSL interpreters, and bringing together equal numbers of deaf and hearing young people aged 14-21 years old. This weekend is generally planned for spring each year.
Newcomers are always welcome.
In addition in 2001 we have set up a pilot drama club in Northfield, Birmingham, for deaf and hearing teenagers to learn from each other and share in developing accessible drama workshops. Members of the drama club and its two leaders also consider invitations to visit deaf schools and youth clubs to run accessible drama workshops. All deaf QYT members are supported to allow them to join in training workshops and other events on a mainstream basis.