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First Story

England's leading creative writing charity for young people

  • Bookshop
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  • Login
  • Donate
  • Programmes
    • Young Writers Programme
    • Young Writers Festival
    • Summer residential
    • Folio Mentorships
    • National Writing Day
  • Writers
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    • Who we work with
    • Becoming a First Story writer
  • Schools
    • Partner schools HUB
    • Free writing resources
    • BBC Teach x First Story resources
    • Becoming a First Story partner school
  • Locations
    • North of England
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    • Ways to support
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Lives Changed

Our impact

Young people who take part in our intensive programme develop invaluable attitudes, skills and behaviours that underpin engagement with learning across the curriculum and assist them to thrive in education and beyond. Find out more by watching Abdi's story, downloading our latest Impact Report, or reading the 'Lives Changed' profiles shared below.

 


Abdi's story

 

 


 

Download the report by clicking on the cover.

 


Lives changed

Young Writers Programme alumni describe in their own words their experience of taking part in our programme and its impact.

Baran’s Story

Baran’s StoryRead More

Habiba’s Story

Habiba’s StoryRead More

Priya’s Story

Priya’s StoryRead More

Weronika’s Story

Weronika’s StoryRead More

Nidaa’s Story

Nidaa’s StoryRead More

Alice’s Story

Alice’s StoryRead More

Aisha

Aisha’s Story

Aisha’s StoryRead More

Diana

Diana’s Story

Diana’s StoryRead More

Abigail’s Story

Abigail’s StoryRead More

Sally Sanchez

Sally’s Story

Sally’s StoryRead More

Elizabeth’s Story

Elizabeth’s StoryRead More

Imaru’s Story

Imaru’s StoryRead More

Rose’s Story

Rose’s StoryRead More

Madalena’s Story

Madalena’s StoryRead More

Chloe Holland

Chloe’s Story

Chloe’s StoryRead More

Azfa Ali

Azfa’s Story

Azfa’s StoryRead More

Abdi’s Story

Abdi’s StoryRead More

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