As part of @charitycomms.bsky.social storytelling series, we're proud to share our work with Fauna & Flora, using animation to explain complex carbon market concepts to local & Indigenous communities. How storytelling can make technical topics clear & engaging www.charitycomms.org.uk/storytelling...

Storytelling case study: Bringing clarity to complexity through animation

Exploring how animation can turn complex conservation issues into accessible, ethical stories that empower communities to take part in meaningful change.

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It might be #GivingTuesday already, but there’s always time and reason to increase the donation power of your website. Few and Far outlines five areas to improve your site, based on themes from over 180 charity website audits: https://bit.ly/440qmsJ

Preparing your website for Giving Tuesday and beyond

Colin shares five website fixes you can make right now to improve your website's impact from his agency's sector analysis.

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CharityComms members - check out the latest newsletter for details of our exclusive members' offer and how your charity can access it.

Messages tied to a story are more memorable. In our latest storytelling post, @alivewithideas.bsky.social the CAR (Context, Action, Result) structure to craft stories that move and motivate, along with core components of great storytelling: bit.ly/4n56LOY

Thinking about making an explainer animation? You need to start by writing a great script. It'll be the base of your animation, shape the story, message, and flow, ensuring your visuals connect. Read our guide on how to write a short-form explainer animation script. > avstudios.com/post/how-to-...

Storytelling is more than a technique – it’s a way to connect, inform, and inspire. We’re expanding our Storytelling hub and looking for case studies and thought leadership to feature. If you have something to say or share on charity storytelling, contact our comms team at comms@charitycomms.org.uk.

The University of London Venues asked us to create a new animation to promote their sustainable event spaces. We combined animation with their video footage to highlight environmentally friendly practices and credentials. avstudios.com/project/sust...

We’re proud to be a @charitycomms.bsky.social corporate partner. We’re committed to enabling charitable organisations to communicate visually with empathy & impact — and we offer exclusive member discounts. Take a look at some of the work we've created for charities> avstudios.com/portfolio/ch...

Delighted to share our latest animation, designed collaboratively with partners and young people aged 16-25 in Liverpool to help them understand what mental health support is available and how to access it. @mhsforliverpoolcyp.bsky.social avstudios.com/project/ment...

🎬 Using Animation for Social Change Turn complex, sensitive topics into clear, human stories that inform, engage & inspire action. ✔ Simplifies issues ✔ Evokes empathy ✔ Protects anonymity ✔ Sparks reflection #AnimationForChange #SocialImpact avstudios.com/post/using-a...

Using Animation for Social Change

Why animated videos work so well and explore some examples of using animation for social change to influence and create impact.

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While we always recommend using a professional voice-over for your animation, we get that it’s not always possible. With the right setup and a few simple tips, you can still record great voice-overs from your home or office – no fancy studio required 🎙️ Read our guide> avstudios.com/post/voice-o...

We loved working with @goparkslondon.bsky.social to create this animation. It carries such an important message about the benefits of volunteering in green spaces.

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What is volunteering in green spaces like? Check out these videos to learn how volunteering helps the community and benefits volunteers, too! Animation credit: @altviewstudios.bsky.social‬

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. This year's theme is 'community'. We've worked with @mhsforliverpoolcyp.bsky.social for over ten years, creating animations for many of the impactful programmes they deliver for children, young people and their families in their local community.

This #MaternalMentalHealthWeek, we’re proud to share our animation with Medical Aid Films and partners on the vital link between nutrition and maternal wellbeing. 💙🤱 🎥 Watch all four animations here: avstudios.com/project/mate... #MentalHealthAwareness #MaternalHealth #NutritionMatters

Great to see this powerful report continuing to attract media attention @gethrees.bsky.social Watch our What is ‘Equivalence’ in Custody Healthcare? animation in full here > avstudios.com/project/heal...

Geth Rees@gethrees.bsky.social · last yr.

The From Newcastle Blog asked me to prepare a contribution based on the end of project report for our police custody healthcare project. The blog post can be found here: from.ncl.ac.uk/quality-heal... Thanks again to @altviewstudios.bsky.social for the amazing images and animation.

Our latest animation—created with @gethrees.bsky.social and the team at Newcastle University—brings to life research from the ESRC-funded project, What is ‘Equivalence’ in Custody Healthcare? Great to see the media interest the report is attracting.

Geth Rees@gethrees.bsky.social · last yr.

More media coverage of the publication of our police custody healthcare end of project report. Again, this coverage draws attention to our finding about the risks of delayed and denied medications within police custody. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Research by Newcastle, Northumbria & Durham universities reveals gaps in police custody healthcare, sparking calls for healthcare for those in custody to be brought under the NHS remit. Read more @the-independent.com tinyurl.com/5cjwf66d Our animation for Newcastle Uni illustrates the findings.

Pharmacy First: Making Healthcare More Accessible We worked with the @lshtm.bsky.social to create an animation explaining the independent evaluation of #PharmacyFirst. Watch how it’s improving healthcare access & reducing GP strain. 🏥💊 Watch here: avstudios.com/project/phar...

Watch our new short animations created in collaboration with @medicalaidfilms.bsky.social and their partners exploring pregnancy, breastfeeding & newborn care—developed for Kenyan families in English & Swahili. Clear, trusted guidance for healthier mothers & babies. avstudios.com/project/mate...

Want to engage Gen Z? Think short-form, authentic, and interactive. Use real voices, UGC, and fun content on TikTok, YouTube & Reels. Just some of the approaches we cover in our latest blog... 👉Read here> avstudios.com/post/create-...

🌳 It's #InternationalDayOfForests Learn how the carbon market supports reforestation & protects our planet in this explainer animation we created for Forna & Flora 🔗 avstudios.com/project/an-i... #ClimateAction #CarbonMarket #Sustainability #AVStudios

Animation simplifies complex issues, builds empathy, & inspires action. From climate change to mental health, it helps people connect, understand, & engage—breaking barriers & motivating change through powerful, visual storytelling. 👉https://avstudios.com/post/using-animation-for-social-change/

This week, it's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek We've been supporting @mhsforliverpoolcyp.bsky.social for over ten years, creating content that engages children and young people and raises awareness of the available mental health and emotional wellbeing support. avstudios.com/project/ment... #CMHW

We've created accessible, animated videos for Fauna & Flora to empower forest communities on carbon markets & support informed choices in REDD+. Find out more & watch the full animation here >https://avstudios.com/project/an-introduction-to-the-carbon-market/ #ClimateAction #REDDplus #CarbonMarkets

Creating powerful animations, impactful websites and engaging HTML5 games that educate, inspire and bring stories to life - it's what we do 🙌 Find out more here >https://avstudios.com/what-we-do/ #DigialStudio #Animation #HTML5Games