The Fynix Project has launched Future Voices, an online gallery aimed at giving children and young people in Warrington a dedicated space to express ideas about mental health and emotional wellbeing through art and writing.
What the project offers
Future Voices invites contributions of artwork, poems, creative writing and positive messages that explore themes such as kindness, empathy, hope, resilience and friendship. The gallery is intended as a non‑competitive showcase to encourage self‑expression and build confidence among young creators across the borough.
Each accepted submission will be displayed in the Future Voices Gallery on the Fynix Project website and contributors will receive a personalised digital certificate recognising their participation.
Who can take part and how privacy is handled
The project is open to children and young people across Warrington. Schools, youth groups and community organisations are being urged to support and promote contributions from their pupils and members.
"The safety and privacy of children remain our highest priority. We only request a child's full name so their certificate can be personalised. Parent, guardian or teacher contact details are collected solely to communicate about the submission and are never published. Contributors remain anonymous, and no surnames, school names, addresses or other identifying information will appear alongside published artwork."
The Fynix Project has emphasised that identifying details will not appear alongside published pieces, and that contact information is used only to manage submissions.
Why it matters locally
Warrington has a growing focus on children’s mental health and emotional support. Projects that create positive conversation and visible celebration of young people’s voices can help normalise discussions about wellbeing and encourage peer support. By providing a public platform without ranking entries, Future Voices aims to reduce pressure and promote participation from a broad range of young people.
- Who: Children and young people across Warrington.
- What: Submit artwork, poems, creative writing or positive messages.
- Outcome: Work showcased online; personalised digital certificate for contributors.
- Privacy: Contributors remain anonymous online; contact details used only for submission communications.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Submission types | Art, poetry, creative writing, positive messages |
| Publication | Future Voices Gallery on fynix.org.uk |
| Certificate | Personalised digital certificate for each accepted entry |
Organisers say the initiative was inspired by a young person’s mental‑health poster and is intended to amplify youth perspectives on wellbeing across the North West. Local groups interested in promoting the gallery or supporting young people to take part are encouraged to engage with the Fynix Project directly.
Full details on how to view the gallery or submit work are available online at fynix.org.uk/future-voices/. Enquiries and submissions can be sent to lauren.hankey@fynix.org.uk.
By creating a visible, non‑competitive platform, Future Voices aims to make conversations about emotional health more accessible to young people in Warrington and to share their creative responses with a wider audience.
