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Shooting Fish are committed to engaging marginalised and disadvantaged communities. We work closely with partner organisations and participants to develop and deliver projects in direct response to need. Our work is impact-driven, seeking to support personal development, growth and well-being.
We closely monitor and evaluate our projects, using a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies to ensure outcome and impact are measured, utilising feedback to develop and improve services.
Between 2021 and 2023 we engaged
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I feel more understood, and that people don’t just think I am a bad kid. It helped me figure out what I want to do in life and I am not anxious about standing up in front of a crowd and talking.
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, Participant
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As a teacher, I have had the privilege of witnessing the positive changes that have occurred in my students during their participation in the project. It has been truly inspiring to see how their confidence and self-esteem have grown.
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, teacher
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It was apparent that the team were well organised and worked from a wealth of
experience. Shooting Fish championed a sense of camaraderie and a ‘can do’ ethos.
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, collaborating artist
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This production delivers on every level. I loved it. Best of all, young people from Gainsborough were involved at every level.
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, audience member
83% of people mentioned how participation had helped their confidence
73% felt their literacy skills, particularly reading had improved.
100% of participants felt their team work had improved
100% of CLIP (Community Learning in Partnership) young people rated their confidence following the project as a 4 or 5/5
83% of CLIP YP rated their self-esteem had improved
Through project engagement, participants built
Hard skills
Literacy, digital, creative, research & heritage skills, to name but a few. Projects can be shaped to fit any curriculum subject.
Soft skills
Confidence, communication, teamwork, resilience, problem solving, time management, leadership, critical thinking, empathy and adaptability
Well-being
Creative activities are proven to be beneficial to mental health. Our drama-based projects can also get people up and moving, improving physical health too.