Nurturing young leaders. Challenging arts and culture spaces. Dismantling systemic barriers.

What we stand for //

The values at our core are those held by great leaders. Radical Generosity connects you to others and expands your views, being Grounded connects you with your sense of self and being an Activator of Ideas means you can work with others to achieve social justice.

Our Impact //

Our flagship Programme Making LEMONADE levels the playing field for 12 exceptional young leaders who happen to be diverse. Our model is working and our Young Leaders and Making LEMONADE alumni are achieving great things.

On boards as trustees

Giving talks

Role modelling generous leadership

Inspiring the next generation

Receiving fellowships

Receiving residencies

Receiving commissions

Collaborating with each other

Securing jobs they're proud of

Winning awards to produce content

Our Work //

From pilot to established program, read more about how we’re helping to nurture young leaders so more people from underrepresented backgrounds can share their creativity and lived experience in the arts and culture sector and disrupt decision-making tables.

Lead

Even if Young Leaders have powered up into the best leaders they can be, systematic barriers can hold them back. We run evolving programmes that challenge existing arts environments, identify barriers, make plans, measure impact and make a lasting change. Together.

Dismantle

Agitators assemble. This is so much more than a blog and a podcast. This space is here for you to read, listen and watch. Please join the Sour Lemons Tribe in important discussions, agitating the norm and activating ideas. Get involved and share your learnings with us.

Disrupt

The Blog //

We have a collection of thought-provoking blog posts for you written by creatives, from our wider community, who have valuable lived experience. Have a read, show us some love with a lemon (now you're curious) and help us continue these important conversations.