The Inspiration Federation | Inspiring Our Nation's Youth, Supporting Our Nation's Heroes

INSPIRING OUR NATION'S YOUTH - SUPPORTING OUR NATION'S HEROES

The Inspiration Federation is an educational Not-for-Profit organisation that works with young people to inspire, raise aspirations and promote positive citizenship. We work tirelessly with young people across the UK, to help them reach their potential and engage positively within their communities.

We are supported by charitable grant giving organisations to co-ordinate and deliver programmes to support our mission. Some recent supporters include; the National Lottery Community Fund; Comic Relief; Groundwork UK and The Heritage Fund.

Endorsement from the Former Prime Minister

“The Inspiration Federation’s work in helping schools to celebrate local heroes is an inspiration. Through hard work and dedication, the Heroes Day Programme of resources is making our communities stronger, and our country a better place.”

David Cameron, Former Prime Minister

YOUTH PROJECTS & PROGRAMMES

We work tirelessly with young people across the UK to raise aspirations, self confidence and inspire them to reach their potential. The Inspiration Federation collaborates with schools, youth clubs and other youth, arts and health and well-being organisations, coordinating meaningful projects and programmes that ensure young people from all backgrounds and walks of life benefit from our work.

We work closely with the education sector; One of the programmes we organise and co-ordinate on a continual basis is the ‘Heroes Day Programme’ in schools across the UK. One of our core beliefs is that too many young people idolise, and are influenced by, celebrities and people from reality TV programmes. (It is important to note that some celebrities do, and indeed have done inspirational things!).

The ‘Heroes Day Programme’ recognises and champions the inspirational people in our communities. It is our aim to teach young people the key differences between celebrity and heroism, promoting the importance of hard work, determination, grit and resilience. The Programme provides an opportunity for young people to learn about the truly inspirational people of the past and also the anonymous inspirational people of the present, within our local communities.

In today’s society, it is also important that young people learn about the values and diversity that makes Great Britain great!

We also coordinate community projects, linking up with many organisations across the charitable sector, arts sector and heritage sector, helping young people engage positively in their communities, helping them reach their potential, and break down any barriers they face to living a happy, healthy and positive life.

Support from Ade Adepitan MBE

“The work of the Inspiration Federation and The Heroes Day Programme is fantastic. It is great to see young people being given the opportunity to learn about, and engage with inspirational people from all walks of life. Promoting positive citizenship and raising the aspirations of young people in this way is inspirational”

Ade Adepitan MBE – Paralympic Medalist and TV Presenter

FUNDRAISING TO INSPIRE

We raise money to support youth workers, NHS, armed services and emergency service personnel to get involved in our programmes to inspire young people and raise their aspirations.

Support from Karen Darke MBE

“Heroes are all around us, every day, often in ‘disguise’. The heroes of our world are ‘ordinary’ people, who without knowing it are doing ‘extraordinary’ things. Just by being who they are or following their passion, they are inspiring those around them. . The ‘Heroes Day Programme’ and the ethos behind it is doing fantastic work, reminding young people of the values and work behind the true heroes of our community and society. Perhaps if we engage with a passion, cause or purpose, and try our best, then we all become heroes of sorts, and contribute to a better world in our own small way.”

Karen Darke MBE- British Paralympic gold medalist, and author

TEACHER ENDORSEMENTS

“Our school vision is to ‘Value, Inspire, Challenge and Support’ – Participating in the Heroes Day Programme has reflected these core principles wonderfully! It fits in perfectly with the Curriculum and also promotes fundamental British values. Pupils have the chance to learn about the inspirational ordinary people who have done extraordinary things on both a global scale as well as in our own community. Their understanding of what a makes a hero and an inspiration has been broadened as a result of this super educational fund-raising initiative. Holding this annually brings our whole school community together!”

Mike Bainbridge – Head Teacher

“The Heroes Day Programme was an inspirational experience for our young learners. The atmosphere and buzz that all the public services gathering together created made the day a truly memorable experience for everyone involved. I have every confidence that our pupil’s have a greater respect and understanding of the real life heroes in our community and that they will aspire to great things in the future. It has been a fantastic programme that has demonstrated British values and provided plenty of cross-curricular opportunities.”

Sarah Barnes – Deputy Head Teacher

“The Heroes Day Programme in our school is a multipurpose event for us. It gives the staff and children a chance to focus on the ‘heroes’ in their own lives as well as the wider concept of current and historical hero figures. We always make it fun, with staff and children dressed as their heroes. Some children chose heroes such as their grandad, some chose superheroes and some dressed as members of the armed and emergency services. Each year group tied in various areas of the curriculum for their day. Year 6 worked on what makes a hero in their English lesson, whereas Year R painted their heroes and talked about why they were special. Year 4 carried out drama work based on heroes from Viking days. It is an excellent day, which not only benefits the children’s learning, but also raises money for a worthwhile cause. We’ll definitely be participating again next year!”

Deamonn Hewitt-Dale – Head Teacher

“It is really important that young people are involved in looking at different heroes. It helps them to appreciate the qualities those people possess, particularly those inspirational people on our doorsteps. This helps to counter the ‘celebrity culture’ that they experience on a day-to-day basis.
The pupils really enjoyed exploring; researching and finding out about people who they admire and who inspire them. Pupils have a much better understanding of why they admire certain people, both historical individuals and also people within our community. As a result of the programme, they really value and appreciate the qualities possessed by inspirational people, from all walks of life, both from the past and in the present.”

Elizabeth Cooper – Head Teacher

“A super fun programme that was educationally enriching and culminated in very inventive costumes from children (and staff!). It fits in superbly with SMSC, promotes British values, and is an excellent way to raise funds for such a worthy cause.”

James O’Brien – Head Teacher

“The children have been listening to stories about super heroes, designing medals and enjoying talking to visitors in their service uniforms. It has been a fantastic week with the staff, children and their families working together to raise money for a fantastic cause.”

Julie Pickthall – Preschool Manager

“It’s something staff were keen to do to support children’s learning and understanding…It’s about learning about the people around us – about who the people are in our community and what role they play. It [a hero] could be someone you look up to or someone who provides a service for people”

Sarah Court – Headteacher

“We had a super day. It was a really worthwhile experience for everybody. Some of the children dressed as expected heroes like David Beckham and some came as people we had no idea of – family members who they found inspirational. Their homework throughout the week was to write about their heroes which was a very moving experience for the children.”