About us…
Looking for Change CIC is a non profit, Community Interest Company promoting the use of photography as a tool for personal growth, community engagement and social change.
We believe in the power of visual storytelling. We believe that everyone deserves to be heard.
Using participatory photography methodology, we encourage people whose voices are seldom heard, to reflect and express themselves, whilst providing the organisations that serve them with the opportunity to hear their voices, understand their realities and help them more effectively. In our experience, this approach is a win-win, individuals gain life skills and self-confidence while policy makers gain insight which allows them to spend time and 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 CIC and oversees the development and delivery of our activities.
She has a background in rural development, community arts and 20 years’ experience running her own photography business. She trained in participatory photography with the organisation PhotoVoice in London
Victoria Finlay - Director
Victoria contributes her expertise in communications.
She has been a journalist and writer for more than thirty years, including fifteen years as director of communications for an International NGO, working with religions and the environment, in part through community participation.
Louise Francis - Co-Founder & Director
Louise specialises in community engagement and 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 and personal development
She has started and 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 and collaborative nature of our projects means that they will inevitably involve a mix of agendas - those of participants, facilitators, partner organisations and funders. For this reason, key decisions will always be discussed in a transparent way and the interests and voices of the participants will be prioritised at all times. To maintain a safe environment for all those involved in our projects, we, and all who work or volunteer on our behalf, adhere to the strict safeguarding, privacy and safety policies set out below: