Our work

Creating a network of media savvy spokespeople, who have direct experience of some of the biggest social issues facing the UK today and receive training, media mentoring and speaking opportunities to amplify their expertise.

Building the confidence and skills of Little Village clients to share their experiences and get their voices heard to be a part of wider conversations in the media that affect them.

Giving young people the skills and confidence to get their voices heard and be a part of conversations that affect them.

Empowering young people to challenge media stereotypes and use digital storytelling to take control of the narrative around young people today.

Giving a voice to people with firsthand experience of poverty to challenge media stereotypes and use digital storytelling to take control of the narrative around poverty in the UK today.

Empowering people with lived experience of multiple needs to change perceptions and influence policy as expert citizens

An all-staff training day that would inspire and inform all members of staff about how case studies and storytelling can bring the charity’s work to life.

Using personal testimonies to help professionals understand the true impact of domestic abuse.

Giving a voice to women who have experienced severe trauma, to build their confidence, reduce social isolation and challenge stigma.

Using social media and digital storytelling to communicate the impact of Opaal’s work promoting and developing advocacy services for all older people, particularly those most vulnerable.