Our Impact

We change children’s lives through creativity.

In 2024-25…

1068

children and young people developed creativity, confidence and communication in their education settings through our Creative Learning programme.

356

children, young people and families increased their friendships, wellbeing and connections through our Youth Theatre and community projects.

1081

people attended and helped create our Winter Lights event, bringing the Barton Hill community together.

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  • “I am so much more confident…now people say I am very chatty in class.”

    - Participant in Light Up Language

  • “The children are using their imagination far more."

    - Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Setting

  • “When I have had a bad day at school, I come to Travelling Light and I feel happy again.”

    - Louder Than Words member

  • “It’s made me feel really happy. Seeing the kids smiling. No one is seeing race or judgement - all are one big community."

    - Community member at Winter Lights

  • “The Travelling Light and St Luke's sessions give me a feeling of safety and welcome.”

    - Local parent

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How We Make A Difference

Our Theory of Change

Travelling Light is working towards a world where every child’s imagination is inspired by theatre.

This means that children and young people…

  • Experience and share joy with others
  • Live in neighbourhoods that are vibrant and creative places
  • Have creativity at the heart of their development.
  • Engage with creative storytelling and play.
  • Share imaginative experiences that explore their feelings, ideas and place within the world.

Because they…

  • Experience theatre that is created with their stories at the heart.
  • Experience theatre in their communities.
  • Feel valued as individuals and artists.
  • Are at the centre of how work is planned, created and delivered.

To achieve this we create theatre with and for children and young people…

  • In our local community from our studio in Barton Hill, Bristol.
  • In schools and early years settings, supporting the cultural entitlement of hundreds of pupils per year.
  • That ‘travels light’ taking theatre to where children are, reaching children, young people and families who would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience theatre.
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Why Public Investment Matters - Travelling Light’s Impact in Bristol
Why Public Investment Matters - Travelling Light’s Impact in Bristol

In 2024-25, for every £1 Bristol City Council invested in Travelling Light’s work, we generated an additional £9.26 in grants, donations and earned income.

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Reflecting on Year 1 of Light Up Language
Reflecting on Year 1 of Light Up Language

Light Up Language is a three-year project focused on how drama, storytelling and other creative provocations can support pupil's speaking and listening skills (oracy)

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A great year for our Youth Theatre groups
A great year for our Youth Theatre groups

Reflections and feedback from a great year for our Youth Theatre groups.

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Downloads

Download our latest Impact Report

2024-25 Impact Report (PDF, 1.9MB)