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Every Child Has A Story Worth Hearing

When Gabriel and I had one hour a week on FaceTime, we told stories. He imagined, I listened and typed. Those Friday night sessions proved something profound: when you give children complete creative freedom and actually listen, transformation happens. 

Not metaphorical transformation. Measurable transformation.

465 children later, we've proven this works. 100% engagement. Zero dropouts. Boys who "hate writing" producing 3,000-word epics. SEND learners discovering they have something to say. Teachers filled with gratitude.

Now 200+ schools are waiting. And I can't scale myself.

That's where you come in.

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How You Can Help Children Find Their Voice

We work with partners at every level, from individuals funding one child's story to businesses creating cultural bridges between countries.

Pick what matters to you.

INDIVIDUAL: Give One Child Their Voice

£50 — Fund One Child's Published Story

Every StoryQuest™ story costs £50 to deliver—materials, facilitation, illustration, publishing. Your £50 funds one child who otherwise wouldn't get this opportunity.

You'll receive:

  • The child's published story (anonymised, with "Enabled by [Your Name]")
  • Impact report showing their transformation
  • Invitation to celebration event

For: Anyone who remembers when someone believed their story mattered

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CONNECTOR: Make One Introduction

£1,000 — Open Doors in Your Heritage Country

You know someone influential in education back home (Pakistan, India, Kenya, Bangladesh). One introduction from you could reach 150+ children.

What you do:

  • Connect us to schools/education organizations in your heritage country
  • That's it. We handle everything else.

What you get immediately:

  • Website recognition
  • Digital certificate
  • Named in press release

What you get if your introduction delivers 3+ schools:

  • Your name on all stories from those schools ("Enabled by...")
  • Quarterly impact reports
  • Invitation to celebration events

Recognition scales with impact.

For: Diaspora professionals, small business owners, community leaders who know people

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COMMUNITY PARTNER: Fund Your Neighbourhood

£5,000 — Reach 150 Children in 5 UK Schools

Support schools in your community. Bradford, Birmingham, Manchester, London—wherever you have roots or business interests.

What you fund:

  • 5 UK schools
  • 150 children published
  • 6-week program delivered

What you get:

  • Your name on 150 published stories
  • UK press release (your name + local media coverage)
  • Quarterly impact reports with story excerpts
  • 6 months of content for your social channels
  • Book launch event invitation

For: Regional businesses, diaspora community organisations, local foundations

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BRIDGE PARTNER: Connect Two Worlds

£10,000 — Reach 300 Children Across UK + Heritage Country

Most Popular

Create a named cultural bridge connecting UK schools with schools in Pakistan, India, or Kenya. Children exchange stories, discover shared humanity through imagination.

What you fund:

  • 10 international schools (5 UK + 5 abroad, or 10 abroad)
  • 300 children published
  • True cultural exchange

What you get:

  • Your name on 300 published stories
  • Named bridge: "The [Your Company] Bradford-Islamabad Bridge"
  • Press coverage in UK + partner country
  • Quarterly impact reports + story excerpts
  • 12 months of authentic content
  • VIP book launch access + speaking opportunity
  • Connection to diaspora employees/suppliers/customers
  • ESG metrics ready for reports

Real example: Birmingham textile importer creates Bridge. Supplier CEO visits UK attends book launch. Relationship deepens. During 2026 supply chain crisis, supplier prioritises this partner over competitors.

Cost: £10K | Value: £100K+ supply continuity

For: Businesses with diaspora employees, international suppliers, or expansion plans

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CO-CREATOR: Integrate Your Vision

£15,000 — Reach 450 Children + Build Your Program

Go beyond funding. Co-create curriculum that aligns with your brand and mission.

What you fund:

  • 5 UK + 10 international schools
  • 450 children published
  • Custom program module

What you get: Everything in Bridge Partner, PLUS:

  • Product integration: Children use YOUR products (notebooks, software, art supplies)
  • Branded curriculum: Co-developed content (e.g., "Financial literacy through storytelling," "Stories about food and heritage")
  • Case study rights: Use program as sales/marketing tool
  • Executive visibility: CEO speaks at launch, quoted in press
  • Sales pipeline: Direct introductions to 450 schools

Real example: Fintech creates "Financial Literacy Through Storytelling" module. Children write about saving, budgeting, entrepreneurship.
Cost: £15K | Value: £100K+ sales pipeline + measurable ESG impact

For: EdTech, office supplies, financial services, food brands wanting education sector presence

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LEGACY PARTNER: Build Something Permanent

£30,000 — Reach 900 Children Over 3 Years

The longest commitment. The deepest impact. Your name permanently attached to something that matters.

What you fund:

  • 10 UK + 20 international schools
  • 900 children over 3 years
  • Multi-year cultural bridges

What you get: Everything in Co-Creator, PLUS:

  • Permanent naming rights: "The [Your Company] Storytelling Initiative"
  • National PR campaigns: Coordinated media strategy (not just press releases)
  • Trade mission access: Introductions to government officials, business networks in heritage countries
  • Advisory board seat: Strategic input on program expansion
  • Multi-year content strategy: 36 months of authentic brand storytelling

For: Major brands, family offices, foundations seeking long-term legacy

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The Honest Truth About What You're Really Getting

Yes, there's business value:

  • Employee retention (diaspora employees stay longer)
  • Customer loyalty (communities remember who invested)
  • Supplier relationships (cultural understanding builds trust)
  • ESG gold (research-validated, government-recognized)
  • Content goldmine (authentic stories, not stock photos)

But here's what you actually get:

You get to be part of the story where children discover they have something worth saying.

When a boy who was told he "can't write" see his story published—you made that happen.

When a girl with selective mutism speaks for the first time in weeks to tell her story—you made that happen.

When a teacher with 30 years of experience says "I've never seen this level of engagement"—you made that happen.

That's the return.

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How This Works

1. Choose Your Partnership

Pick the level that feels right for you, from funding one child (£50) to building a three-year legacy (£30K).

2. Book a Conversation

We'll discuss:

  • Which communities matter to you
  • Where your connections are
  • What you want to build
  • How we make it happen

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3. We Build It Together

Not transactional. Collaborative. You're not writing a check and walking away, you're joining something that changes lives.

4. Watch the Transformation

Quarterly reports. Published stories. Testimonials from teachers. Press coverage.

You'll see exactly what your partnership created.

The Question That Matters

When you were a child, did someone believe your story was worth telling?

Or did someone make you feel like your voice didn't matter?

You can be the person who believes in 300 children.

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Current Status

465 children published
9 schools completed
100% engagement rate
Research validated
International #1 bestseller 

🚧 Schools waiting
🚧 Platform needs full build
🚧 Cultural bridges expanding

Your partnership decides how many children get to tell their stories in 2026.

Ready?

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Discuss your connections, determine best tier, answer questions.

We're not going to pressure you. This either resonates or it doesn't.

If it does, let's talk.

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Kate 
Creator, StoryQuest™
Co-Author, The Adventures of Gabriel (#1 International Bestseller)
Former Physiotherapist Who Accidentally Started an Educational Movement

P.S. The boy who started this? His story is published. His voice is permanent. He knows he matters.

That's what we're building for every child, one story at a time.