OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE SOCIAL MOBILITY OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN FENLAND AND CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Social mobility refers to changes in a person’s socio-economic situation, either in relation to their parents or throughout their own lifetime. It is linked to the extent to which people have the same chances in life regardless of the socio-economic background of their parents, their gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, birthplace, or any other circumstances beyond their control. 

Social mobility can be measured in earnings, income, or social class but can also be understood to encompass other well-being dimensions such as health and education.  To learn more ,  please watch this excellent video by Lee Elliot Major, the UK’s first Professor of Social Mobility

Our mission in action

We support children and young people thanks to a constantly evolving range of creative learning, well-being and social action projects delivered in schools, the community and our March Town Hall venue.

Literacy Festivals

Taking pupils to museums, libraries and heritage sites to develop their literacy skills

Youth Theatre

Weekly youth theatre programmes for children and young people

Robotics and coding

School based activities to develop STEM skills

Stop Motion film making

School based activities to develop film making skills

Rock Band

School based programme giving pupils a chance to experience playing in a band

The Big Sing

A district wide opportunity for children to sing together backed by a professional band

Bespoke projects

We co-create projects with schools specific to their own needs

Bespoke projects

We co-create projects with schools specific to their own needs

Creative learning impact

We perform a final evaluation at the end of our creative activities. These activities may be in school or in the community. The summary below shows the average response received from pupils in Key Stage 3 and above (12+) and Key Stage 2 (aged 7-11) .

Key Stage 3+
How much has your participation in this project improved your future opportunities in life?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded a score of 72% in the final evaluation

How much has your participation in this project improved your essential skillset?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded an average score of 74% in the final evaluation

How much has your participation in this project improved your career ambition?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded an average score of 73% in the final evaluation

How much has this helped you be the person you want to be?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded an average score of 79% in the final evaluation

Has the experience made you want to consider further education?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded an average score of 77% in the final evaluation

KEY STAGE 2
How important to you are the creative skills you have learnt?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded an average score of 75% in the final evaluation

Has the activity made you want to explore the topic further at home?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded an average score of 69% in the final evaluation

CL8 How important to you are the essential skills you have learnt?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded an average score of 74% in the final evaluation

Wellbeing impact

We perform a final at the end of our wellbeing activities designed to help children and young people in need of support. These activities may be in school or in the community. The summary below shows the average response received from pupils in Key Stage 3 and above (12+) and Key Stage 2 (aged 7-11).

Key Stage 3+
How much has your confidence improved?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded a score of 49% in the final evaluation

How much has your wellbeing improved?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded a score of 59% in the final evaluation

How much has this helped you be the person you want to be?

Pupils participating in the wellbeing activity recorded an average score of 54% for feeling more aligned to the person they want to be having completed the programme

How much more resilient do you feel since the start of the project?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded a score of 68% in the final evaluation

KEY STAGE 2
How much has your confidence improved?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded a score of 66% in the final evaluation

How much has your physical health improved?

Pupils participating in the activity recorded a score of 74% in the final evaluation

How much has your mental health improved?

Pupils participating in the wellbeing activity recorded an average score of 65% for an increase in their mental health having completed the programme

How are we doing

The following feedback has been gathered from young people, parents and head teachers:

Millie-Mai | Young Person

I have been a part of 20Twenty Productions for coming up to three years and in this time of being a part of 20Twenty, I have made loads more friends. The experiences I have gotten to take part in, have been amazing. Especially while being an Arts Ambassador and experiencing lots of different art forms to understand the arts and creative industry better. One thing that 20Twenty has really helped me in, is my confidence. As when I started, I didn’t have much but now, its grown loads more. The last thing that I am going to say is that 20Twenty to me is like a second family as everyone’s so kind and cheerful, and when you need to speak to them about how you are they give you the best advice they can.

Dominic | Young Person

20twenty to me is a place I go where I know I’m accepted where I can go and no matter what’s happened or who’s there? It is always a good time. It’s not just a place Its a family even now while I’m at uni every time I pop in It was like opening a door and finding a room that somehow remembered you. 20twenty holds some of the best memory’s of my life, the feeling of being on stage with such an incredible group of people is unexplainable 

Harrisson | Young Person

l’ve been part of 20Twenty Youth Theatre for seven years now, and during that time, l’ve become both an Arts Ambassador and, more recently, a Wellbeing Ambassador. These amazing opportunities have helped me build confidence, work within my community, and share my skills with others. Not only have I gained incredible experience, but I’ve also made some of my closest friends through youth theatre. I’d highly recommend getting involved with any of the opportunities 20Twenty offers. it’s a fantastic way to grow your confidence and develop valuable skills. 

Emma | Parent

My daughter has been attending 20Twenty for 5 years as part of the youth theatre group and has carried out Art Awards through them.  As my daughter is home educated, I felt the need to keep her well socialised which was my decision behind enrolling her into a theatre group. She has also attended several art ambassador workshops over her time with them.  Without wanting to seem overly dramatic, 20Twenty has made the biggest positive impact on her life, out of any other club she has enrolled in.  They have almost become like another family to her, she can’t wait for rehearsals each week at theatre!  She is passionate about singing, dancing and drama and she has grown so much in her confidence and self-belief.  The theatre group is professional in their approach, providing talented tuition by qualified dance instructor and drama teacher. 20Twenty gives children inspiration and opportunity to develop in themselves and they motivate the children to want to perform to the best of their abilities.  They treat the young adults with respect and encouragement.  

Katelyn Hemsley | Teacher

Thank you so much for putting on such an amazing event! The kids (and staff) had such an incredible day!! It was so well organised and so inclusive. We truly appreciate all the effort that has gone into planning The Big Sing. Please pass our thanks on to the whole team!

Karen Milnthorpe | Head Teacher at Guyhirn Primary School

Our children have benefited greatly from our association with 20Twenty Productions. They have provided our children with enrichment activities and enhanced provision to our curriculum. The children and staff always have an enjoyable learning and fun experience whatever the activity or program. Their great organisational skills ensure the days are perfectly planned and delivered with a high level of skills and knowledge. They allow us to provide our children with experiences that leave a lasting memory for them. 

Ruth Bailey | Head Teacher at Burrowmoor Primary School

We are so grateful to 20Twenty Productions for all the additional opportunities that they have been able to offer our school. They work in partnership. We have 25% SEND and 45% Pupil Premium and with these challenges has come OPPORTUNITIES from 20Twenty Productions.  The range of provision is amazing. They have adapted and developed stand alone lessons and programs, they have developed competitions for our children, exposed them to more opportunities that we could offer. Music and Computing, Forest School and Reading – the range is endless. The staff and leaders are approachable and this relationship is key to us being able to enhance the life opportunities of our children. Thank you 20Twenty Productions.

Disability confident employer

20Twenty Productions is proud to be Disability Confident Committed (level 1) and a Disability Confident Employer (level 2) and set out to achieve all that is possible in providing an inclusive environment and aim to bring inclusion in our employment.

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Films

Junior Naturalist

The Hope Hub Podcast

Connections Show

Holiday and Food programme

Home From Home

Our funders and partners

“Without our funders, 20Twenty Productions would not exist. In a world where all children and young people were treated with respect, equality and afforded creative and artistic opportunities to express themselves, we would not need to.”

Katherine Nightingale, CEO