Speech Bubbles CIO
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Drama for
#Communication
#Creativity
#Confidence
#Oracy
www.speechbubbles.org.uk
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You can submit your short story, be part of our creative journey, and help amplify children’s voices:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundsto...
Your donation, your story, your impact.
#StoryFUNd
#RaiseVoices
#SpeechBubbles
#StoryFUNd
#oracy
#speechlanguageandcommunication
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Story FUNd — Speech Bubbles
Take part in Story FUNd - create a story as a gift for someone and have it read by a professional actor!
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundstorytellers
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Reserve your spot for an unforgettable evening—grab tickets to our StoryFUNd launch for a relaxed night of creativity, laughs, and storytelling. Every donation supports Speech Bubbles. Get tickets:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/story-fund-l...
#StoryFUNd
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Story FUNd Launch Event — Speech Bubbles
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Great to get recognition of 17 years of evidence. "Speech Bubbles’... is a highly useful model for how an evidence base can be built ...in ways that are both responsive to the nuances of the programme and pragmatic about speaking to the needs of policy makers and funders."
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StoryFUNd is gearing up—join us: donate and submit a short story to support Speech Bubbles. Celebrate storytelling and help make a real difference in 2026–27. Your words, your impact.
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfund
#StoryFUNd
#SpeechBubbles
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Only a few weeks left! On 26th June join the fun and story inspiration. Come celebrate children's voices, enjoy stories, and lend your support to Speech Bubbles. Don’t miss out on this special evening—get involved today!
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/story-fund-l...
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Lauren Anika is a performer and educator using drama and storytelling to support young people and help older adults reclaim confidence and creativity through theatre. She’s a Speech Bubbles practitioner. Donate or submit a short story to hear it brought to life:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfund
6 days ago
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Lovely start to the day at our story-writing workshop — huge thanks to everyone who joined! It was our final session of
#CreativityAndWellbeingWeek
& a wonderful chance to spark joy & imagination. Want to share short stories? Check our
#StoryFUNd
campaign:
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Story FUNd — Speech Bubbles
Take part in Story FUNd - create a story as a gift for someone and have it read by a professional actor!
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundstorytellers
9 days ago
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Thanks to everyone who joined our free story-writing workshops yesterday — so much creativity and fun! We’ve one more session for
#CreativityAndWellbeingWeek
tomorrow morning. Book here:
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/spee...
#Storytelling
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Speech Bubbles - story making for all!
An online workshop for creating stories
https://creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/speech-bubbles-story-making-for-all/
10 days ago
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Join us at London Bubble Theatre for the StoryFUNd launch—an evening of storytelling and fundraising. Every ticket brings us closer to our £20k Speech Bubbles goal. Book now and help amplify young voices:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/story-fund-l...
#SupportStories
#Oracy
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Performer spotlight: We’re thrilled to welcome Shane Attwooll to StoryFUNd. The British actor (film, TV, theatre & VO — Wonder Woman 1984, Kingdom of Heaven, Legend) brings bold, cinematic storytelling to your audio. Donate & submit:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfund
#StoryFUNd
#SpeechBubbles
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Love writing stories or keen to try? Grab one of the last spots and join our friendly story workshop during Creativity & Wellbeing Week! Everyone welcome—no experience needed. Sign up and let your imagination shine:
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/spee...
#CreativityWeek
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Performer spotlight — Jade Dowsett-Roberts. Currently on BBC’s Call the Midwife (S14) and OFFIE-nominated for a 2024 lead role. We’re thrilled she’s lending her voice to
#StoryFUNd—turning
short stories into shareable audio to raise funds for Speech Bubbles.
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/story-fund-f...
12 days ago
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Still a few places left! Join our free online storytelling workshops for Creativity & Wellbeing Week—playful prompts, warm support and fresh ideas to explore story-making and build confidence, connection and communication. Book here:
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/spee...
#Storytelling
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Spotlight: Valentine Hanson — actor, drama practitioner, storyteller and creative enabler. Valentine opens doors, helping people tell stories and be heard. Send a short story — we'll bring it to life for StoryFUNd.
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfund
#StoryFUNd
#SpeechBubbles
#RaiseVoices
13 days ago
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It is Creativity and Wellbeing Week! Only days to go until our online
#writing
#workshop
for
#CreativityandWellbeingWeek
. Fun prompts, supportive vibes & the opportunity to create your own story!
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/spee...
#storytelling
#speechbubbles
#storymakingforall
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Speech Bubbles - story making for all!
An online workshop for creating stories
https://creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/speech-bubbles-story-making-for-all/
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Performer spotlight – Jamie Beddard —Joint Artistic Director of Diverse City and Lead Artist in Extraordinary Bodies, a consultant, trainer and workshop leader working across the arts, educational and social sectors. Find out more about StoryFUNd
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/story-fund-f...
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Story FUNd — Speech Bubbles
Take part in Story FUNd - create a story as a gift for someone and have it read by a professional actor!
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/story-fund-for-performers
18 days ago
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Great to get recognition of 17 years of evidence. "Speech Bubbles’... is a highly useful model for how an evidence base can be built ...in ways that are both responsive to the nuances of the programme and pragmatic about speaking to the needs of policy makers and funders."
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Ready to write your own adventure? Secure your place in our free online writing workshop for Creativity and Wellbeing Week. All ages and abilities welcome –
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/spee...
#creativityandwellbeing
#storytelling
#writing
#workshop
#speechbubbles
#storymakingforall
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Speech Bubbles - story making for all!
An online workshop for creating stories
https://creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/speech-bubbles-story-making-for-all/
19 days ago
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We’re delighted to shine a spotlight on the phenomenal Clare Perkins-renowned performer across stage, screen & radio. Clare’s outstanding storytelling will bring your
#StoryFUNd
submissions to life. Submit your short story & join Clare championing Speech Bubbles!
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfund
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Story FUNd Launch Event — Speech Bubbles
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfund
20 days ago
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Counting down to the StoryFUNd launch at London Bubble Theatre on 26-06-2026! Expect an evening brimming with creativity, joy and creativity. Mark your calendar and follow this link for tickets!
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/story-fund-l...
#StoryFUNd
#SpeechBubbles
#LondonBubble
#Creativity
#Oracy
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Story FUNd Launch Event — Speech Bubbles
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/story-fund-launch-event
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Great to see this article in
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Over the last year we have been in discussion with other arts organisations to address this very problem. Check our website to see the wonderful illustrations that have replaced photos!
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UK schools should remove pupils’ online photos as AI blackmail threat grows, say experts
Criminals are manipulating pictures found on school websites and social media to create sexually explicit images
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/08/uk-schools-remove-pupils-photos-online-ai-blackmail-threat-grows?CMP=share_btn_url
24 days ago
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Look the brilliant inspiring
@tonycealy.bsky.social
is supporting us on this!
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Speech Bubbles CIO
You can submit your short story, be part of our creative journey, and help amplify children’s voices:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundsto...
Your donation, your story, your impact.
#StoryFUNd
#RaiseVoices
#SpeechBubbles
#StoryFUNd
#oracy
#speechlanguageandcommunication
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Story FUNd — Speech Bubbles
Take part in Story FUNd - create a story as a gift for someone and have it read by a professional actor!
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundstorytellers
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Don’t forget to book our free storytelling sessions! Whether you love writing or want to try something new, Speech Bubbles offers a welcoming environment for everyone.
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/spee...
#creativityandwellbeing
#storytelling
#writing
#workshop
#speechbubbles
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Speech Bubbles - story making for all!
An online workshop for creating stories
https://creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/speech-bubbles-story-making-for-all/
25 days ago
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The brilliant Tony Cealy is one of the performers for our Story FUNd campaign - a creative practitioner and cultural producer using the arts to spark dialogue around social, economic and political concerns.
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundsto...
#StoryFUNd
#SpeechBubbles
#SupportStories
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Story FUNd — Speech Bubbles
Take part in Story FUNd - create a story as a gift for someone and have it read by a professional actor!
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundstorytellers
25 days ago
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Daniel Copland who is currently playing Ryan in Pilot Theatre’s national tour of
#NoughtsAndCrosses
. Dan’s storytelling will bring character and heart to StoryFUNd recordings. Have you got a short story to share?
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundsto...
#StoryFUNd
#SpeechBubbles
#Oracy
#RaiseVoices
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Story FUNd — Speech Bubbles
Take part in Story FUNd - create a story as a gift for someone and have it read by a professional actor!
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundstorytellers
27 days ago
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Thank you to all of the performers who have volunteered to take part in our StoryFUNd fundraising campaign reading your short stories. Over the next couple of weeks we will do a spotlight post on each of them....
27 days ago
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Announcing the launch event for StoryFUNd! Join us at London Bubble Theatre, 26/06/2026 - an evening of creative storytelling and laughter. Celebrate our campaign and support children’s communication. More info to follow!
#StoryFUNd
#SpeechBubbles
#LondonBubble
#LaunchEvent
#Creativity
#Oracy
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@cornwalluk.bsky.social
Hi thanks for the follow. We love
#Kernow
especially working with the amazing
#HallForCornwall
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thanks for the follow! We love arts and humanities research, evaluation and critical reflection check out our research and musings here
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/research-rep...
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Research, Reports & Writing — Speech Bubbles
We are committed to evaluating and researching the impact of our practice.
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/research-reports-writing
about 1 month ago
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Stories have the power to connect us all. Join Speech Bubbles – story making for all! Don’t miss your chance to create something special! Book your session today.
#creativityandwellbeing
#storytelling
#writing
#workshop
#speechbubbles
#storymakingforall
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/spee...
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Speech Bubbles - story making for all!
An online workshop for creating stories
https://creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/speech-bubbles-story-making-for-all/
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Got a story to tell? Submit your short story to StoryFUNd and see it brought to life by our performers! Every donation helps us reach our ÂŁ20,000 goal for Speech Bubbles.
#ShareYourVoice
#SpeechBubbles
#StoryFUNd
#oracy
#speechlanguageandcommunication
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfund
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Story FUNd — Speech Bubbles
Take part in Story FUNd - create a story as a gift for someone and have it read by a professional actor!
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfund
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Speech Bubbles CIO
Ready to spark your creativity? Book your spot on our free online writing workshop as part of Creativity & Wellbeing Week 2026! No experience needed – bring your imagination. Everyone is welcome, all ages. Sign up now to secure your place!
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/spee...
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Speech Bubbles - story making for all!
An online workshop for creating stories
https://creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/speech-bubbles-story-making-for-all/
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The StoryFUNd campaign has officially begun! We’re aiming to raise £20,000 to support Speech Bubbles in 2026-2027, celebrating the power of storytelling. Why not read Sue Elliot-Nicholls' thoughts on storytelling and her support of our StoryFUNd Campaign:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/blog-posts/o...
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Our Voices Tell Our Story by Sue Elliot-Nicholls — Speech Bubbles
As a voice actor and writer I have a particular interest in peoples authentic and particular voice. A voice tells the story of our lives, the love, the struggles, the joy and achievements. I fell in l...
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/blog-posts/our-voices-tell-our-story
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You can submit your short story, be part of our creative journey, and help amplify children’s voices:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundsto...
Your donation, your story, your impact.
#StoryFUNd
#RaiseVoices
#SpeechBubbles
#StoryFUNd
#oracy
#speechlanguageandcommunication
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Story FUNd — Speech Bubbles
Take part in Story FUNd - create a story as a gift for someone and have it read by a professional actor!
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundstorytellers
about 1 month ago
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The StoryFUNd campaign has officially begun! We’re aiming to raise £20,000 to support Speech Bubbles in 2026-2027, celebrating the power of storytelling. Why not read Sue Elliot-Nicholls' thoughts on storytelling and her support of our StoryFUNd Campaign:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/blog-posts/o...
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Our Voices Tell Our Story by Sue Elliot-Nicholls — Speech Bubbles
As a voice actor and writer I have a particular interest in peoples authentic and particular voice. A voice tells the story of our lives, the love, the struggles, the joy and achievements. I fell in l...
https://www.speechbubbles.org.uk/blog-posts/our-voices-tell-our-story
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Ready to spark your creativity? Book your spot on our free online writing workshop as part of Creativity & Wellbeing Week 2026! No experience needed – bring your imagination. Everyone is welcome, all ages. Sign up now to secure your place!
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/spee...
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Speech Bubbles - story making for all!
An online workshop for creating stories
https://creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/speech-bubbles-story-making-for-all/
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Thank you to The Old Vic for hosting our Practitioner Development morning yesterday. It was great to be able to use the Clore Learning Space and get some of us together to share ideas, games, activities and think about Speech Bubbles Practice.
#drama
#confidence
#communication
#children
#oracy
2 months ago
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What to know more about Speech Bubbles take a look at this short film and get in touch!
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Speech Bubbles Video with captions
This is "Speech Bubbles Video with captions" by Speech Bubbles CIO on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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2 months ago
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Thank you to everyone who donated to our Big Give
#ArtsforImpact
campaign - we are delighted to have reached our target! Watch this space for more about our work supporting children's development in
#communication
,
#confidence
,
#creativity
and
#oracy
2 months ago
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Over half way! Can you help? A donation or repost would be FAB!
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We’re getting closer to our
#ArtsForImpact
goal — and your donation today could get us closer! Every £10 becomes £20. Every £50 becomes £100. Please help us support children find their voice through creative storymaking.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Speech Bubbles CIO – Big Give
Speech Bubbles works with theatre organisations and schools across the UK. Our programme is proven to support children to become great communicators through creative, considered and consistent drama ...
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000009kfB3YAI
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find out all about Speech Bubbles in this short film with new illustrations by
@theorah.bsky.social
. If you like what you see you can donate here and your gift will be doubled
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Speech Bubbles Video with captions
This is "Speech Bubbles Video with captions" by Speech Bubbles CIO on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
https://vimeo.com/1174132210?fl=pl&fe=sh
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This
#ArtsForImpact
week ÂŁ10 normally pays for 1 child to take part in a session- today that will enable 2! ÂŁ100 normally provides 1 Speech Bubbles session for 10 children- today that will enable 2! Support building children's
#ConfidenceCommunication&Creativity
.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Speech Bubbles CIO – Big Give
Speech Bubbles works with theatre organisations and schools across the UK. Our programme is proven to support children to become great communicators through creative, considered and consistent drama ...
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000009kfB3YAI
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Speech Bubbles CIO – Big Give
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We had a fully dramatic morning with the wonderful Alison Hale delivering. We managed to act out all the things the children wanted in their stories including primates, pokemon characters, friends, a thunder storm and the earth, the moon and mars!
#ASC
#Imagination
#WholeBodyCommunication
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This week,
#DoubleYourDonation
with Big Give's
#ArtsForImpact
campaign! At Speech Bubbles, we use drama and storytelling to build children’s spoken language, listening, confidence and participation—helping them communicate. You can donate here:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Speech Bubbles CIO – Big Give
Speech Bubbles works with theatre organisations and schools across the UK. Our programme is proven to support children to become great communicators through creative, considered and consistent drama ...
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000009kfB3YAI
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Visiting Brent Knoll school today. This amazing school was part the
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
research project 'Speak Out' that became Speech Bubbles in 2009! 17 years of
#InclusiveOracy
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and this is the fun that you could be supporting!
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Arts for Impact Big Give Campaign is here! From March 17–24, your donation will be DOUBLED. Every £10 becomes £20, £50 becomes £100! Help us reach our £2,000 goal and amplify your impact.
#BigGive
#ArtsForImpact
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Speech Bubbles CIO – Big Give
Speech Bubbles works with theatre organisations and schools across the UK. Our programme is proven to support children to become great communicators through creative, considered and consistent drama ...
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000009kfB3YAI
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