Friends

• Anurupa Roy Founded and initiated Kat-Katha, a puppet-art trust, a decade ago in New Delhi with a few school and college friends. Anurupa is currently working on a new health-based community project and also two new productions in mind.
• Marcus Clarke The BAFTA nominated puppeteer started his career on the West End and progressed to work on several Jim Henson’s productions, including Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island. He is currently the puppeteer and voice of Bookaboo, on Childrens ITV
• Nori Sawa The Japanese master puppeteer has worked professionally in theatre, having been selected as special artist by The Japanese Cultural Ministry. He has performed and taught in more than 25 countries inclusive of Europe, Asia, America and Russia.

Support

• Derbyshire Community Foundation Income generated by the Derbyshire Community Foundation fund is used to make grants to voluntary and community groups, to improve the quality of life for people throughout the county of Derbyshire.
• Derbyshire County Council Youth Opportunity Fund The government’s Youth Opportunity represents a real commitment to empower young people and to give them more choice and influence over provision and facilities in their area.
• vcashpoint vcashpoint is the funding initiative offering young people the cash they need to turn their ideas for volunteering projects into a reality. vcashpoint funds new projects or ideas which aim to expand or develop previously completed projects.

Associates

• Buxton Festival Opera, Music, Literary events and much more. Buxton Festival takes place each summer in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District.
• Buxton Fringe Festival The biggest Fringe in England (apart from Brighton…) and this year bigger than ever thanks to a record 126 entries!
• Buxton Opera House Buxton Opera House is one of Britain’s leading receiving theatres, presenting around 450 performances each year including dance, comedy, children’s shows, drama, musical concerts, pantomime and opera as well as a lively Fringe Theatre.
• The British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild Founded in 1925, the Guild is the longest established UK puppetry organisation. The Guild holds regular meetings across the United Kingdom at which members can exchange views, gain experience through workshops and watch performances.
• Tree Appeal Tree Appeal plants trees to promote biodiversity, create habitats and improve the environment for people. The trees are sponsored by Partners – businesses and organisations that want to make a positive contribution to the environment. Funny Wonders is a h

Social and Pastoral

• Accessibility – BBC’s My Web My Way Do you need help in making the web easier to use? This site explains the many ways you can change your browser, computer, keyboard and mouse settings to make the web more accessible to you.
• Internet Safefy – ThinkUKnow Online ThinkUKnow is the education programme of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre aimed at young people, and encourages – Internet safety. It is based around 3 key themes – How to Have Fun, How to Stay In Control & How to Report a Problem.