Idris Elba's foundation backs £500,000 UK creative careers programme expansion
The Creative Futures initiative will provide free training to 400 additional young people across England.
The Elba Hope Foundation is supporting a £500,000 expansion of the Creative Futures programme to help 400 more young people enter the creative industries, according to the Times of India.
The initiative is delivered by The King's Trust in partnership with the foundation, which was established by actor Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Elba.
Announced by the UK government on November 14, 2025, the funding is being provided jointly by the government and the Elba Hope Foundation.
The expansion targets people aged 16 to 30, specifically those from underrepresented backgrounds or those not in education, employment, or training.
More than 100 participants have already finished the first year of the programme, which covers fields such as DJing, theatre, visual arts, events, and enterprise.
Idris Elba said the project aims to open doors to sectors that young people may feel are out of reach, adding that he and Sabrina are dedicated to helping participants build lasting careers.