Transforming lives through the power of conversation

 

We are passionate about helping people to find life in all its fullness through the power of conversation. 

As a Christian charity, we work to highlight the importance of conversation and spirituality; as well as equip people to have more meaningful dialogue with one another.

Our Mission

A core focus of our work is around resourcing and equipping the church to build meaningful connections with people in their communities, however it doesn’t stop there.

Our resources are also used in families, schools, universities, work places, community groups, pubs, cafes, care homes, prisons and hospitals and are used by people of all faiths and none.

The Goal

Our resources encourage connections to be made, life-changing conversations to flourish, relationships to be deepened, life skills to be developed and for people to care for their spirituality & well-being.

  • A range of conversational cards games encouraging people to talk about the big and not-so-big questions of life.

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  • A wellbeing resource to help young people discover how to live differently and find their best life.

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  • A course exploring what it means to be happy

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  • A four-week course exploring New Year resolutions, helping people make meaningful lasting change in their lives.

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  • Exploring some of the most popular questions asked about Christianity.

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Our Impact

27,500 people engaged with our resources last year

latest news

 
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UDC name change
UDC name change

We are now officially The Ugly Duckling Charity (having swapped out the word ‘company’ for ‘charity’). We have always been a charity, but want to emphasis this going forward as we seek to grow our work, expand the range of resources and support we offer and reach more people than ever before.

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UDC Quotes

‘Having a fantastic time on the Happiness Lab — massively recommended!’

Kate Middleton

Assistant Pastor at Zeo Church and a Director of The Mind and Soul Foundation

‘Resolve was such a good thing to invite people to — it got people thinking and talking to one another.’

Andrew

Vicar in South Colchester

‘Table Talk is a fabulous game to use out in the community. It’s been successfully used in our local pubs and our coffee morning.’

Wendy Jackson

‘I think the beauty about Resolve is that it’s continuing a conversation with the people we invite from our Christmas services’

Rev Mike Smith

Christ Church Cheltenham

‘We've found Table Talk really helpful in opening up conversations which people can find challenging to talk about.’

Simon Peters

Project Manager, URC

Give to UDC

UDC is a registered charity that relies on the generous support of individuals and grant-giving organisations. If you feel able to support our work, please use the link below.