We believe in a confident social sector able to develop and amplify lived experience stories and expertise to address social inequalities.
We want to see people in positions to use their lived experience of social injustice so they can influence change on that issue.
We work towards greater representation and diversity of the voices we hear in the media and beyond.
Find out more about what we do and who we are.
Our programme creates a network of confident spokespeople, who have direct experience of social injustices. Developed collaboratively with a network of leaders with lived experience, it aims to diversify the voices we hear in the media and in rooms with policymakers and other decision makers. Through training, mentoring, peer support and speaking opportunities, we tackle the barriers that prevent these experts from engaging with the people and platforms that have the power to influence national conversations. Meet the network.
"Being the Story is an amazing platform for those who are working for social change. Not only did it give us a platform, the team behind it pushed our story into the mainstream media where it has been given a lot of attention, enabling us to gain funding to support the countless young people in our communities faced with issues of knife crime."
Simeon Moore, DatsTV
As we mark Social Work Week themed ‘Compassion and Action’, Families In Harmony reflects on the gaps in understanding among public sector professionals – social workers, psychologists, education establishments, for Black and Asian heritage children’s experience in the children’s care system.
Anora’s recent Best Picture win at the Oscars perfectly coincided with International Sex Workers’ Rights Day, marking a powerful moment for the sex worker community. Rosie Hodsdon reflects on this moment and highlights the importance of allies using their platforms to showcase support for the community. Rosie is part of our Spokesperson Network and an advocate for sex workers’ rights at Basis Yorkshire.
The UK government has announced a £75 million compensation scheme for LGBT+ veterans dismissed under the pre-2000 “gay ban,” offering payments of up to £70,000. This long-awaited decision, championed by Fighting With Pride, acknowledges the profound harm inflicted by this unjust policy, which devastated countless lives and careers.
Jan Cunliffe‘s podcast, “In It Together: The Joint Enterprise Podcast,” was featured in The Guardian’s “Pick of the week” section. Jan Cunliffe’s JENGbA addresses the complexities of the UK’s Joint Enterprise law, and more information can be found at The Guardian and Acast.
Steve Arnott facilitated an event with the Beats Bus where Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and mayoral hopeful Mike Ross “hit the decks” to spin up mayoral election support. Steve Arnott’s work was covered by the Hull Daily Mail.
Lady Unchained‘s powerful voice and artistry have been recognised by The Radio Academy, with a nomination for a prestigious ARIA (Audio & Radio Industry Award). Read more here.
