The most compelling reason I read for not charging a fee is that it has the potential to frustrate the process of youth engagement by turning away those who do not have the funds. In this way, charging even a nominal amount can be seen as a barrier that can and should be removed. By charging, we are excluding the most vulnerable, so is it even ethical to charge at all?
Although money can be a huge barrier for young people accessing a club or service, for a creative worker charging a fee does not have to exclude anyone. Often those at the door with no money have chosen to spend it elsewhere, but even those who genuinely can't afford it can still be granted access on a free trial, by volunteering in some way, simply waiving the fee, or by many other appropriate solutions.
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