Criminal justice

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Beyond the walls

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OUR APPROACH

We exist to support people and communities to flourish by engaging with and making sense of the world of stories within them as well as the world of stories around them.
Looked After Children
Cooperation and Working Together

Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT) is supporting the delivery of a transition programme.
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What We Do

Who we help Looked after young people Young people aged 16+ on the edge of care or at risk Social housing communities experiencing community tension Older people experiencing social isolation Adults with mental health issues Communities living at interfaces Ex Offenders
Contact us

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Mission and vision

Find out what Verbal does
Andrea Doran

Director of programming
James Kerr

Chief executive
Venue hire

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History

A short history of the Verbal building
Storyteller

Boost: emotional wellbeing Build: connections/self-esteem Balance: mental health
Sinead McLaughlin

Office Manager
Staff #BLM Book Recommendations

Verbal staff members select their own personal recommendations of BAME authors, and books highlighting Black Lives Matters issues and awareness.

Join Our Army Of Readers

We are looking for volunteers to become our ‘ARMY OF READERS’. Volunteer with us during the Covid-19 Lockdown Read more

WellRead Digital Reading Rooms

How your child can take part in WellRead Digital Reading Rooms Read more