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Joined August 2009
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We've just published our Impact Report for the last academic year 2023/24. Take a look on the First Story website: firststory.org.uk/download/f… A huge THANK YOU to our schools, writers, partners, volunteers and funders for making our transformative programmes such a success.
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We're reflecting on our work over the past 16 year's today on the National Lottery's 30th Birthday. Here's Alumni Hannah Mohammed (now a School Librarian) on the impact First Story's Young Writers Programme had on her. @LottoGoodCauses #NationalLottery30
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First Story team selfie to say thank you National Lottery players for 30 years of funding fab projects! #ThanksToYou we received an @ace_national National Lottery Project Grant to provide progression routes for alumni and other young people aged 14-30. #NationalLottery30
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Folio Academy Mentorships 2024/25. It's the 8th year of our partnership with @thewritersprize, through which talented First Story students work 1:1 with an acclaimed writer.  This year's mentors: Caroline Bird, Will Burns, Guy Gunaratne and Joelle Taylor. firststory.org.uk/announcing…
Composite of four photos CarolineBird, Will Burns, Guy Gunaratne and Joelle Taylor.

ALT Composite of four photos CarolineBird, Will Burns, Guy Gunaratne and Joelle Taylor.

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It's #TrusteesWeek and we're celebrating the amazing contribution made by the First Story Board who dedicate their time and expertise to help us achieve our mission to support young people tell their stories. ✨ We couldn't do it without you!
The people, two facing the camera and third with their back to the camera wearing a pink hi-vis waistcoat with First Story written on in white.

ALT The people, two facing the camera and third with their back to the camera wearing a pink hi-vis waistcoat with First Story written on in white.

Two people with their back to the camera wearing a pink hi-vis waistcoats with First Story written on in white.

ALT Two people with their back to the camera wearing a pink hi-vis waistcoats with First Story written on in white.

Trustees' Week 4-8 November social media card

ALT Trustees' Week 4-8 November social media card

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In the National Lottery’s 30th year we're delighted to be awarded an @ace_national National Lottery Project Grant to support our Young Creatives Programme. This funding allows us to provide progression routes for our alumni and other young people aged 14-30. #nationallottery30 🎉
Dean Atta, holding a microphone sits on a chair a short distance from three young people who are also all sitting on chairs.

ALT Dean Atta, holding a microphone sits on a chair a short distance from three young people who are also all sitting on chairs.

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We're seeking a Young Creatives Manager to develop and deliver central aspects the Young Creatives Programme. The successful applicant will recruit and support First Story alumni and other young people aged 14 – 30 to participate. Closes: 11 November. firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
First Story We're Hiring Young Creatives Manager graphic. Four first story anthologies layered on the left hand side. 'Find out more and download our recruitment pack at firststory.org.uk/vacancies. All on an orange background.

ALT First Story We're Hiring Young Creatives Manager graphic. Four first story anthologies layered on the left hand side. 'Find out more and download our recruitment pack at firststory.org.uk/vacancies. All on an orange background.

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Our pals @RSLiterature have launched the RSL Scriptorium Awards which will provide free writing residencies in a cottage in Ramsgate owned by RSL President @BernardineEvari. Applications open Spring 2025 for excellent authors (all genres) who lack time and space to write.
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Happy Anthology Launch Day to Hull Academy (@hullcollegegrp) and their Writer-in-Residence Maureen Lennon (@Lennon0798)! We can't wait to read 'The Horror and the Beauty' - looks amazing!
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Award-winning poet, playwright & performer, @InuaEllams has been announced as a First Story Ambassador! He joins Patrice Lawrence & @Tracy_Chevalier in the role, to help champion our work with young people & promote the power of creative writing. firststory.org.uk/inua-ellam…
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