2019 - Think2Speak's 10,000 children supported milestone!
Much of what we do simply would not be possible without the unwavering support of our team, our board and the organisations who choose to work with us. To each and every one of them - thank you!
Think2Speak to support LGBTQ+ Older People with Community Lincs
Social enterprise Think2Speak has announced it is to work with Community Lincs in a new partnership that aims to support older LGBTQ+ people living in East Lindsey and beyond. Think2Speak will be working with the Talk, Eat and Drink (TED) East Lindsey delivery partners to support them to provide more inclusive services for older LGBTQ+ people. An essential outcome of this work is that there is a lasting legacy for individuals and organisations in terms of enhancing and improving the inclusivity of services.
Experts Shine a Light On Changes Needed for Region’s Vulnerable Children #T2SLive19
Thought leaders from across the UK recently came together to drive change for vulnerable children in the East Midlands. Hosted and funded by CIC Think2Speak at the company’s Gainsborough headquarters, stakeholders were invited to discuss, explore and inform Best Practice Guidance to be able to embed practical narratives for the planning and profile-building of vulnerable learners in education.
Pronoun badges to spark off conversations around gender diversity
We have launched a collection promoting gender diversity and the use of gender pronouns.
The badges are part of a collaboration with celebrated art illustrator Rebecca Strickson, who uses her art to promote important messages on social issues. The new collection ‘Pronouns Matter’ features pin badges, embroidered patches, notebooks and art prints all raising vital funds for Think2Speak’s work with transgender children and young people.
Period Conversation Starter Resource Launched
Social enterprise Think2Speak have received £10,000 from the Tampon Tax Community Fund and Lincolnshire Community Foundation to support the creation of resources to aid often difficult conversations around periods. The first resource in the series is for carers of children and young people in care.
Lizzie Jordan, Founder of Think2Speak, said: “Talking about periods can present a challenge for young people, and with some children starting their periods as early as age 8, access to information and support can make a huge difference. We look forward to using this money to create and distribute resources that can have a big impact on people’s lives.”
Distinguished Life Fellow accolade for Lizzie Jordan, Think2Speak Founder
Lizzie Jordan, Think2Speak’s Founder and CEO was recognised as a Distinguished Life Fellow in ‘recognition of her outstanding service to the University and to public life’ by Bishop Grosseteste University.
Lizzie was accepted into the ranks of Distinguished University Life Fellows by University Chancellor, Dame Judith Mayhew Jonas at the prestigious ceremony in Lincoln Cathedral on Wednesday 24th July. Lizzie was then presented with a framed certificate and gift at the Conferment Dinner held in the beautifully redeveloped Constance Stewart Hall at Bishop Groseteste University in Lincoln.
Think2Speak - Double Finalists for first ever East Midlands Charity Awards
The work of Think2Speak’s services across Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire has been recognised in the new awards, with T2S shortlisted for the category of 'East Midlands Small Charity Big Impact. Our CEO and Founder, Lizzie Jordan, has also been shortlisted as ‘Charity Director of the year’.
2018 - highlights and thank you!
2018 has been a incredible year of achievements and growth for Think2Speak.
From Lizzie and all of the team - thank you for supporting us!
Lizzie talks HIV Prevention with Peter Levy on BBC One Look North
Lizzie Jordan, Think2Speak’s CEO and Founder, was invited onto BBC One with Peter Levy - Look North. The segment discusses PrEP, medication taken to prevent HIV infection