Pro bono film shines a light on innovative support for disabilities

 

A key challenge for many of our causes is trying to explain, to a broad audience, how they solve complex problems that require relevant experience to understand.

The MOVE Partnership leads a programme that makes a real difference to its beneficiaries, but is difficult to explain to potential supporters. Through Pimp My Cause, the charity has connected with independent documentary film maker, John Griffith, who has helped to open a window on their work through the medium of film and created a video that presents their approach more eloquently than words alone could ever achieve.

The MOVE Partnership offers an integrated approach - including education, health and social care - helping children and adults with physical disabilities and complex needs to develop the physical, cognitive and communications skills that lead to greater independence, social inclusion and quality of life.

Daniel Charcharos who is in charge of information and communication for the MOVE Partnership said, “We often have a hard time explaining the work we do because it is a way of looking at mobility that requires the whole team around the child to be working towards the same tailored goals. It’s a process that really only shines when it’s embedded into the whole school curriculum.”

Daniel said, “The film that John created for us allows people to watch something that explains what we do and how it impacts the lives of disabled children and their families.”

“Initially when we got in touch with John, we thought the purpose of the film would be for fundraising and social media use,” Daniel explained. “However, after further discussion, and with John’s help, we realised that what we really wanted and needed was something that told the story of how MOVE works in a school environment - that was easy for schools, local authorities and parents to understand. If that helps gain us any traction on social media and encourages fundraising then that’s an added benefit.”

MOVE is launching the film this week and will use it as a first port of call on their website and through social media to show anyone interested in learning about MOVE, what they do and the impact that their work has on the disabled children involved with their schools’ programme.