Introducing our Patron - Claire Birkenshaw
We are delighted that educator and campaigner Claire Birkenshaw has accepted the role of Patron of Think2Speak.
We've moved!
Drum roll........... With perfect timing for this glorious sunshine - we now have air conditioning as we have moved into our new offices!
Think2Speak CEO named District Champion of The Year
Chairman of West Lindsey District Council, Councillor Angela Lawrence, said: “These awards have been devised to find a way to honour the outstanding members of our district’s communities. Councillors have shaped and created this awards ceremony to give recognition to the numerous people who give up much of their free time to make West Lindsey a better place. They are the lifeblood of our communities.” The District Champion of the Year Award was presented to Lizzie Jordan, Think2Speak’s CEO and Founder.
Presenting the award, Coun David Cotton said: “For more than ten years Lizzie has gone into schools and shared her story of living with HIV with children and young people to educate them about healthy relationships and keeping themselves well and safe.’
Think2Speak Nominated for the UK’ Largest Diversity Awards
Think2Speak has been nominated for the Community Organisation Award at The National Diversity Awards 2018. The prestigious black tie event recognises nominees in their respective fields of diversity including age, disability, gender, race, faith, religion and sexual orientation.
Founder shortlisted for 'Person With Purpose' Northern Power Women Award
We are delighted that Lizzie's work has been recognised through her nomination and shortlisted place on the Northern Power Women Awards 'Person with Purpose' category. The winner will be announced at a black tie event in Manchester on 6th March.
Think2Speak team meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Think2Speak team invited to meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at event in Nottingham on World AIDS Day.
Management team strengthens with two new additions
Alan Searle and Matthew Stringer join the management team, as announced at Think2Speak's second annual conference #T2SLive17.
#T2SLive17 conference receives rapturous response!
Expert speakers came from across the country to share the latest research, resources and practical guidance to teach relationships education and communicate more effectively; in the staffroom, classroom and between school and home at our 2017 annual conference on 28th November.
Think2Speak Founder Recognised as one of UK’s Most Inspiring and Influential Women
Founder recognised in top 100 Women in Social Enterprise
Lincolnshire Social Enterprise Think2Speak are celebrating the recognition of their founder Lizzie Jordan as one of the 100 most inspiring and influential women in social enterprise on NatWest’s inaugural Women in Social Enterprise 100 (WISE 100) list.
BBC One 9pm Thursday 25th May - Check out our HIV Workshops!
Our Founder Lizzie Jordan features in the BBC One Truth About HIV documentary as she's interviewed by Doctor Chris Van Tulleken about life as a HIV positive woman and the work she does in schools now across the county educating young people about HIV and sexual health.
11 years ago I became Mummy and Daddy.... A letter from Lizzie Jordan, our Founder
Lizzie Jordan, Think2Speak's founder, shares the story of her child growing up following the death of her partner and how those experiences kickstarted her desire to make a difference, to launch Think2Speak!
Inaugural #T2SLive conference attracts 200+ delegates
Lincoln based social enterprise, Think2Speak hosted their inaugural conference Thurs 13th Oct in partnership with Bishop Grosseteste University, Streets Chartered Accountants and Wilkin Chapman LLP. Schools, colleges, univererties, charities, support organisations, councils and professionals came together to discuss the impact of investing in emotional wellbeing of young people.
Founder attends AIDS2016 in South Africa thanks to scholarship
Lizzie Jordan, one of our co-founders, has returned from AIDS2016, the international AIDS conference held in Durban, South Africa.
Our experts share their tips for tackling bullying in Primary schools
Our experts spoke with Sam Curtis from The Lincolnshire Echo about handling bullying in primary schools. Read their top tips here.