History of UDC

1997

Registered charity, founded in 1997. Previously known as Paul Griffiths Ministries, the charity was formed to oversee the work of its founder. Later becoming abbreviated to PGM the work included itinerant speaking, lecturing, a radio broadcast on TWR and writing books.

2010

Change of name to The Ugly Duckling Company to reflect growth in the charity and its vision and purpose.

2011

First Table Talk packs published with Table Talk for Friends and Table Talk for Blokes. The Eight Secrets of Happiness course piloted in two local colleges (the catalyst for The Happiness Lab)

2012

Puzzling Questions published

2013

Offices open in Lydney, Gloucestershire. Table Talk range expanded.

2014

Table Talk apps developed

2016

Additional resources developed with The Happiness Lab published at the beginning of the year and Resolve at the end. UDC moved offices to Aylburton, Gloucestershire

2017

UDC became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Sadly, in October UDC’s Founder and Director passed away.

2021

10:10 published

Today we continue the legacy of our founder in stimulating life changing conversations.