About Us
So far, we have shared laughter
and play with over
75,000
people
15
Countries
Our Ethos
We believe every child has
the right to laugh and play.
Each year, we bring joy
and laughter to children living
in the most challenging places
on earth.
Borders UK was
founded in
2014
registered charity.
Our Clowns
Our artists are highly skilled professionals. They work
across comedy, clowning, circus, physical theatre, drama,
dance, music and facilitation. The common thread that ties
us all together is a powerful belief that laughter, joy and
play can make the world a more hopeful and peaceful place.
Many of the artists who volunteer with Clowns Without
Borders also work in crisis zones, areas of natural disaster,
prisons and hospitals. High levels of sensitivity
and awareness are necessary to work effectively in these
settings. And that is why our teams are experts in
creating safe, joyful spaces where children feel welcome. We have
a team of 21 artists and counting.
Our Trustees
Clowns Without Borders UK is run by a small administrative team,
donating much of their time for free. Our artists also volunteer their
time expertise for free. We are governed by a Board of Trustees.
Ed King
Prior to this Ed worked at the NSPCC as a Major Gifts Fundraiser. Ed graduated with an MA from Brunel University in Children, Youth and International Development.
Dr Unni Krishnan
@unnikru
@WLanchin
Annabel Morgan
She is also founder Creative Beans in 2008 which develops creative projects for young people and adults with a focus on social and personal transformation.
The Team
We are a small team with a big impact.
We are meticulous about how we use every donation and
make sure every penny works as hard as possible.
Samantha Holdsworth
CEO
Sam began her career as a facilitator and clown working in different community settings. She co-founded Nimble Fish in 2007, where she spent 12 years developing and delivering national and international cultural based events.
Sam founded Clowns Without Borders UK in 2014.
Edward Morgan
Project Manager
Originally from the UK, Edward grew up in Malawi and Swaziland. Since 2016, Ed regularly works a with us to project manage and evaluate our international programmes, including our work in Bangladesh (2018 - 2022) which UNICEF recognised as part of the sector response to the mass migration of the Rohingya community.
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