KBSK CIC celebrates the opening of Bodmin’s new youth centre

KBSK CIC, a local youth and dance organisation in Bodmin, has opened its brand-new youth centre called The Space. This centre will serve as a hub for hundreds of children, young people and families each week, marking a significant milestone for the community. The creation of this vital resource has been made possible through the Youth Investment Fund.

The grand opening ceremony took place on 7 September. It was a great opportunity for the whole community to come together and celebrate the new youth centre. Along with exploring the new centre, KBSK offered free workshops in dance, drama, and DJ lessons.

Dr. Frank Davey and young people who actively participate in KBSK’s activities did the honours by cutting the ribbon. Managing Director of KBSK Adie Dove has a special connection with Dr. Davey. When she was just 18 months old, Adie was rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening case of meningitis. Her family had been prepared for the worst, but thanks to the expertise of Dr. Davey and the dedicated NHS staff that day, Adie survived. Shortly after her remarkable recovery, Adie took her first dance class, sparking a lifelong passion for dance and community service. For the first time, Adie had the opportunity to personally express her heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Davey and the NHS team who saved her life on that critical day.

“It’s going to be an opening to remember,” said Adie Dove.

“This centre is vital for the Bodmin community, and I’m so grateful to the Youth Investment Fund for making this possible. Our mission is to provide accessible dance, youth activities, and wraparound support for families in times of need, and this new space will allow us to expand those services even further.”

KBSK has been a pillar of the Bodmin community for over 12 years, creating equal opportunities for young people and continuously filling gaps in local provision. Their work focuses on improving both mental and physical wellbeing, combating antisocial behaviour, and acting as a vital early intervention for the youth in the area.

Adie expressed her gratitude for the incredible team effort that went into bringing this project to life.

The new youth centre will serve as the permanent home for KBSK’s current projects while enabling the organisation to expand its services, ensuring that every child in Bodmin has access to dance, youth-based activities, and holistic support for their families.

The opening event was a day filled with joy, gratitude, and community spirit—a celebration of the impact KBSK continues to make in Bodmin.