7 January 2025
The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company is delighted to announce it has been awarded £30,000 from The Fore, a venture philanthropy fund in the UK supporting small charities to transform lives and society. This significant award will allow The Twisting Ducks to grow its commissioned work and expand its Accessible Health Resource , a vital service providing accessible health information for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and innovative awareness-raising resources for health and social care professionals. In addition, the grant will support The Twisting Ducks in its mission to create employment opportunities for artists with learning disabilities and autistic artists, providing a platform for their creative talents while fostering inclusion and representation in the arts. The Twisting Ducks Accessible Health Resource service works with partners and commissioners to develop bespoke, targeted resources that communicate information in accessible and creative ways, including clear English or EasyRead, interactive surveys, film-making, performance, creative consultation workshops and learning disability and autism-led training sessions. Jay Hare, CEO of The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company, said: "This grant will have a transformational impact on The Twisting Ducks. It allows us to expand our commissioned work while providing opportunities for our artists with learning disabilities and autistic artists to take the lead in creating and delivering accessible resources. We are incredibly grateful to The Fore for their support." To find out more about The Twisting Ducks Accessible Health Resource service, visit: www.thetwistingducks.co.uk/accessiblehealthresource