The aim is to develop existing activities for young people and a girls pilot project to attract a wider audience in a disadvantaged, multi-ethnic community in Manchester through engagement with troubled and/or disengaged young people. It will break down cultural, generational and gender barriers to allow young to choose positive lifestyles over involvement in anti-social activies. Community on Solid Ground (COSG) will do this by providing creative arts, music and media activities and events. I