Testimonials
“Jaz only speaks and communicates when attending this group. She gets so much from it. At school she won’t speak to anyone but at the theatre I can’t believe how much she changes.”
Parent of Bright Minds Youth Theatre participant
"I want to say thank you to you all for the support which has been given to my son to be a part of the Sunderland Empire Academy. The kindness that has been shown towards him and the very fact you took time to offer this place to him has been quite overwhelming to say the very least. To know my son is in such a safe, caring environment with wonderful people is heart warming and reassuring during the upsetting and difficult times we’ve lived through. Your kindness will mean more to us than I can ever possibly explain. Thank you sometimes never seems enough and under these circumstances, for me, feels that way."
Parent of young person in receipt of Sunderland Empire Academy bursary award
“I was just talking to my colleagues about how professional you all are and how lucky we are to have you as PCET placement providers. It is a pleasure to work with you and thank you again.”
Head of Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) at Sunderland University
“Being here gives me a purpose. I feel cared about. I want to thank everyone for what they have done for his group.”
Michelle, performer with Connect Theatre Company
“Since coming to Movers the theatre feels like a place that isn’t big and scary. I feel at home here and comfortable like I belong and I am a part of it.”
Linda, participant of Movers group