LUV Charity is a charity formed by the design studio, LUV. As a charity, we are committed to provide training, mindfulness support and advice to disadvantaged young people, who are interested in seeking a career in the creative industry.
Our mission
Our mission is to provide underprivileged young people living in the London Boroughs with opportunities to develop their creative skills, personal and professional branding, and digital knowledge, preparing them for a career in the creative industry.
Our charity collaborates with local authority partners to provide creative training, mindfulness support, advice, assistance, workshops, and other activities as a means of empowering youths.
What we do
We offer mentoring sessions, workshops and training programs which focus on various creative skills such as graphic design, web design, UI/UX, as well as self-promotion. The workshops and mentoring sessions are conducted by industry professionals and will provide participants with practical, hands-on experience.
Our team
We predominantly implement our programme via workshops run by design experts in the industry. In addition, we receive support from our trustees, consultants and other volunteers who provide their time, expertise, and contacts on a pro-bono basis via sponsors and partnership opportunities.
Meet some of our facilitators
Thanh is a Social Value Facilitator and a skilled multidisciplinary designer, who is passionate about helping others by delivering local and national social value projects. He studied with three of London's top art institutions including MA Design Studies with Central Saint Martin and has years of experience in the design industry.
Thanh redirected his focus towards social value and his collaborative approach and holistic thinking have resulted in successful projects for both public and private clients. Thanh is dedicated to social value and addressing pressing social and environmental issues through meaningful transformative change.
Furthermore, Thanh is a certified mentor for One Million Mentors and has completed leadership training with Blueprint for All. Thanh is committed to fostering leadership and mentorship to create positive and sustainable change.
Katie has been working with LUV since she graduated from Norwich University of the Arts with a degree in Graphic Communication in 2016. She began her career with LUV as a Junior Creative Designer and is now the Senior Digital Designer. On a day-to-day basis, Katie designs and delivers websites with other designers and developers across the healthcare, architectural and public sector.
Ming is a versatile and experienced designer with proven knowledge of Layout Design, Branding, Signage and Wayfinding in various sectors including Architecture, Interior Design, Hospitality, Property and Healthcare.
Funding
Our charity is funded through a combination of grants, donations, and corporate sponsorships. We will also seek partnerships with creative companies and organizations who share our mission and can provide additional resources and support.