In 2025, Fanzclub supported over 7,400 people, with 1,554 children and 5,892 adults attending our programme activities across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen. Social Integration We bring together people from diverse backgrounds refugees, ethnic minority groups, and isolated communities through shared cultural experiences that foster genuine human connection and a profound sense of belonging. Feedback consistently shows users feel valued, connected and part of their community. Mental Wellbeing Access to arts and culture has a transformative effect on mental health. Our participants consistently report reduced isolation, improved emotional wellbeing, and a renewed sense of confidence through enriching shared experiences. Participants describe profound shifts in confidence and sense of self-worth. Cultural Enrichment From Ballet to Musicals, Theatre, Art Exhibitions, Classical music and Opera, we expose communities to world-class arts broadening horizons and affirming that culture belongs to everyone, regardless of background or ethnicity. Inspiring career Development Access to Creative Arts Education & Professional Pathways We create life-changing pathways. For young people with limited access, our programmes have opened educational opportunities and developed skills that inspire careers in the creative arts. Several members have progressed to institutions like the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Travers Theatre, and Dance School of Scotland. - Participants inspired to pursue creative arts education and training - Progression to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Connections made with the Travers Theatre - Pathways opened to the Dance School of Scotland - Skills developed through Class Act, a programme enabling teenagers from our community to develop creative writing and performance skills - Young people from ethnic minority and migrant backgrounds gaining access to professional arts networks Our programmes showcases how cultural access can ignite educational and career aspirations ,transforming lives, one experience at a time.

Fanzclub's stakeholders include community members and partner organisations. Our approach is shaped by lived experience and direct frontline work, and we operate a structured monitoring and evaluation framework across all programmes. We engage actively with partner organisations; their input has directly shaped the programmes we deliver. These partnerships have reinforced our commitment to making the arts accessible to all, resulting in more disadvantaged people having a welcoming place to experience live performance. Fanzclub regularly collects feedback and holds in person meetings with participants to understand how our programmes affect them and to identify areas for improvement. We also maintain strong relationships with third sector organisations that support the community and make direct referrals to our programmes, including health organisations working with people experiencing mental health challenges. We conduct research to understand community needs through shared experience. Our scalable model has expanded from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and six other towns, demonstrating its transferability. Through the arts we build connections, dismantle stereotypes, and foster a genuine sense of belonging. By bringing people from diverse backgrounds together in shared cultural spaces, we create opportunities that support personal growth and positively influence participants career trajectories.

Fanzclub has three unpaid directors. For a six month period during the financial year a small salary contribution was approved by the funder and paid to two directors totalling £9811.65.

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