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 equip people to have more meaningful dialogue with one another, and work to highlight the importance of conversation and spirituality.

our impact

27,500 people reached

Connecting churches and communities in 2023

about us

  • Our mission

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

  • Context

    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.

  • All Age

    We have resources for use with children, young people, students and adults that give space for healthy conversations centred around topics that really matter.

  • Where We Work

    A majority of our work is in the UK, however our resources are used in more than 80 countries every year.

  • 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 in 2023

Resources distributed

32 Courses

1362 Table Talk games

3353 Table Talk apps

impact

27,532 people

engaged with our resources

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Right now, 15-year-olds in the UK report the lowest life satisfaction in Europe. Tens of thousands of people are experiencing loneliness, and millions in the UK have no faith in God. That’s a heart-breaking reality. But together, we can change it. At the Ugly Duckling Charity, we believe every person deserves an opportunity to discover a life filled with faith, hope, peace, joy, and love — a life in all its fullness.

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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

‘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.