Settle Stories

Who we are

Settle Stories is a UK storytelling charity founded in 2010 with one enduring belief: story is nourishment. A vital force that feeds communities, builds empathy and helps us understand ourselves and each other.

Rooted in the Yorkshire Dales and connected to the world, we work with exceptional artists to create transformative experiences for people of all ages.

We bring story into schools. We build confidence through training and workshops. We gather communities at events. We open our doors to collaboration and creative hire.

Every voice feeds the world.

Our culture and values

Settle Stories is

• Mindful
• Open and inclusive
• Driven by curiosity
• Looking for the best in all of us
• Creative

We serve educators from all backgrounds, artists, local communities, and global audiences. These people aren’t separate markets, but interconnected partners in a storytelling ecosystem.

We create storytelling experiences that educate, empower and endure, enriching emotional intelligence, artistic confidence and community connection.

EDUCATE – Story-based learning for primary schools

EMPOWER – Artists, educators and communities through our training programmes

ENDURE – A sustainable, year-round cultural programme

We are here to

• Help people share their stories, so they can connect deeply with themselves and others.
• Collaborate with our rural community and people around the world using a wide range of media.
• Provide a creative approach to learning for children and young people.
• Use story to transform how we view our world and our place within it.