Support We Are Holyrood – ZoieLogic Dance Theatre

22 acres of creativity, diversity and pride: Welcome to we are Holyrood

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You can become a Changemaker today for as little as £35 a month

The initiative that Changemakers support is called We Are Holyrood, and was created with and led by the young people of Holyrood.

Together we are on a mission to raise aspirations, challenge perceptions of who they are and illuminate the place they proudly call home.

Since 2019, we have provided over 500 hours of free regular creative activities engaged over 600 residents through projects that have brought their stories to life and reimagined the place they call home.

Set in the heart of Southampton, Holyrood is a tight-knit pocket of social housing built in the 1950s, featuring high-rise flats, terraced houses, green spaces and a community hub.

Holyrood in Numbers

Over 2,500 residents live on the estate
Over 25 different languages are spoken on the estate
32% of young people live in low income families (the city average is 23%)
35% of residents in this area live in the top 20% most deprived areas in England

Why Holyrood

Historic negative stereotyping, rising gentrification and zero youth service provision have led to a community feeling disconnected, forgotten and misunderstood, where aspirations are low for the young people living there as well as support networks and access to positive activities non-existent.

Residents are calling for this to change and that’s where ZoieLogic and YOU come in. By becoming a Changemaker you enable the young people’s ambitions to become a reality and help us fund a programme of yearly activity, including:

Annual community festival – The Holyrood Hub
Regular creative dance and film Projects
Monthly movement sessions
Youth Ambassador and Workplace Programme

Become a Changemaker

Monthly donation of £200 (Gold)

Supporting Holyrood on the Gold subscription will get you:

Logo on website, marketing and press materials
Social acknowledgement
Invite to Holyrood Hub
Handwritten notes from participants / video thank you
Annual thank-you event
Mention in speeches
Impact data for ESR/CSG goals

Monthly donation of £75 (Silver)

Supporting Holyrood on the Silver subscription will get you:

Logo on website and press materials
Social acknowledgement
Invite to Holyrood Hub
Handwritten notes from participants / video thank you
Annual thank-you event

Monthly donation of £35 (Bronze)

Supporting Holyrood on the Bronze subscription will get you:

Name on website
Social acknowledgement (grouped)
Invite to Holyrood Hub
Annual thank-you event

One off donation of £500

Supporting Holyrood with a £500 one off donation will get you:

Name on website
Social acknowledgement (grouped)
Invite to Holyrood Hub
Annual thank-you event

Donate today

One off donation of £1,000

Supporting Holyrood with a £1,000 one off donation will get you:

Logo on website and press materials
Social acknowledgement
Invite to Holyrood Hub
Handwritten notes from participants / video thank you
Annual thank-you event

Donate today

Considering a Major Gift?

If you’re thinking about making a donation of £2,000 or more, we’d love to have a conversation with you first.

Major gifts can be transformational, and we want to ensure your support goes exactly where it matters most to you. Please reach out to Siobhan directly to start the conversation: siobhan@zoielogic.co.uk

Your support has meant we’ve been able to bring the whole community together on multiple occasions. Credit Dev Place Photos

In 2024, support from Changemakers allowed us to create meaningful partnerships with other organisations in the city – this time with Southampton Central Library. Credit Matt Walker

Pictures from the ‘rood

Explore what We Are Holyrood is about

Our aim is for Holyrood to always be alive with activity, a place where something exciting is always around the corner! Credit Dev Place Photos

Banners aloft and beats blasting from speakers, The Holyrood Hub 2025 featured our first parade around the estate! Credit Matt Walker

We Are Holyrood is not just focused on the young residents, we have also been creating opportunities for older residents to get moving. Credit Dev Place Photos

The young people involved are not just there to dance, but are key in all areas of productions. Credit Dev Place Photos

Our highlights in Holyrood have included bringing our touring show Ride to the estate in 2022, which delighted residents. Credit Matt Walker

In 2024, we partnered with the Southampton Central Library to create a unique dance performance centred around the young people’s favourite books. Credit Matt Walker

Our regular programming provides young residents with monthly dance sessions, where they can develop their skills and be creative. Credit Dev Place Photos

On the fence? Hear from our Changemakers why you should support We are Holyrood

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“The young people are so passionate about it, ZoieLogic are so passionate about it and you can just see the difference it makes within the community, and for those young people’s lives as well. The community element is massive. There’s so many different nationalities within this community and being able to bring them together is something that can’t be matched”

— Mikaela Jubb, Underdog Recruitment

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ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is publicly funded by Arts Council England, and is supported by Esmeé Fairbairn Foundation. In association with Mayflower.