About us…
Looking for Change is a non profit, Community Interest Company promoting the use of photography as a tool for personal growth, community engagement & social change.
We believe in the power of visual storytelling. We believe that everyone deserves to be heard.
Using Photovoice methodology (also known as Participatory Photography) we encourage underrepresented & issue-affected communities to reflect & express themselves, whilst providing the organisations that serve them with the opportunity to hear their voices, understand their realities & help them more effectively. In our experience, this approach is a win-win, individuals gain life skills & self-confidence while policy makers gain insight which allows them to spend time & resources more efficiently.
Meet our Team
Katia Marsh - Co-founder & Managing Director
Katia is responsible for the day-to-day management of Looking for Change and oversees the development and delivery of our activities.
She has a background in rural development, community arts & 20 experience running her own photography business. She trained in participatory photography with Photovoice in London
Louise Francis - Co-Founder & Director
Louise specialises in community engagement & project design.
She has an academic background in environmental science and over fifteen years’ experience of working with communities and grass-roots organisations in the UK and throughout the Eastern Caribbean, with a particular focus on justice, sustainability and community development.
Jane Fardon - Director
Jane brings skills in leadership training, team building & personal development
She has started & led various successful businesses over her career, whilst also working with the children’s charity The King’s Active Foundation for 12 years
Company Policies:
The participatory & collaborative nature of our projects means that they will inevitably involve a mix of agendas - those of participants, facilitators, partner organisations & funders. For this reason, key decisions will always be discussed in a transparent way & the interests & voices of the participants will be prioritised at all times. To maintain a safe environment for all those involved in our projects, we, & all who work or volunteer on our behalf, adhere to the strict safeguarding, privacy & safety policies set out below: