Giving Children and Young People a Voice on Conflict

Never Such Innocence provides tools for children and young people (9-18) to reflect on the realities of war and conflict. We are nurturing the next generation of thinkers, leaders and peacebuilders through the arts; inspiring cultural exchange and dialogue.
We amplify the voices of children and young people all over the world.

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See our young people in action:

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So far we have received submissions by children and young people from more than 125 different countries. Don’t see your country highlighted - why not have your voice heard by participating in the next competition!

Artwork Credits:
Top banner, left to right: Perspective, Wonnie C, USA; Air Alarm, Veronika L, Ukraine; Come Home for Dinner (Please), Sangeun N, Singapore; In Between, Suleyman Ali Z, Turkiye; Trapped in the Past, Jaeo B, South Korea; Run Run Run, Yun-Chieh F, Taiwan.
9 Squares: 1- Life After Conflict, Jinghan Z, China; 3 - Ukraine, Artem G, Ukraine; 5 - Pray and Move Forward, Coco Y, USA; 8 -Christmas Truce, Yuheng Y, Canada; 9 -Untitled, Keda C, USA.

Never Such Innocence

Never Such Innocence is a registered charity (number 1156148) in England and Wales and is a unique project fitting into the wider series of 2014-2018 centenary activities. Our aim is to ensure young people nationally are inspired, informed and included in the centenary activities.

The charity takes its name from Philip Larkin’s famous poem MCMXIV, which reflects on the changes caused by the First World War. The driving force behind Never Such Innocence is Lady Lucy French, great-granddaughter of Field Marshal Sir John French who commanded the British Expeditionary Forces from 1914-15.

The launch of Never Such Innocence was kindly hosted at Australia House in May 2014 with a gala dinner and theatrical performance, blending poetry, prose and music from the Great War, compiled by Dr Martin Stephen. Since our inception we have been dedicated to engaging the nation’s children in the First World War centenary through learning, poetry, art and music.

T: 0207 836 2603
11 Slingsby Place, London,
WC2E 9AB

Never Such Innocence.
Registered Charity Number 1156148 Company Number 8680319

@anotherartclub ran workshops in Helensburgh last week for Month of the Military Child at John Logie Baird Primary School, Colgrain Primary School, Rhu Primary School and Hermitage Primary School.

We were really impressed with the cyanotype prints t

@anotherartclub ran workshops in Helensburgh last week for Month of the Military Child at John Logie Baird Primary School, Colgrain Primary School, Rhu Primary School and Hermitage Primary School. We were really impressed with the cyanotype prints that were created by the pupils. Enter our Month of the Military Child Art Competition at the link in bio!

We are always so proud of our International Ambassadors. Recently, our Young Ambassador Mariam visited her old school in celebration of our Tenth Anniversary.

“It was an absolute pleasure of mine to help celebrate the organisation by giving b

We are always so proud of our International Ambassadors. Recently, our Young Ambassador Mariam visited her old school in celebration of our Tenth Anniversary. “It was an absolute pleasure of mine to help celebrate the organisation by giving back to society. Earlier this week, I visited my old school to speak with them and enlighten them about Never Such Innocence, thus encouraging them to participate in the upcoming competitions and get a chance to express themselves as well! In commemoration of NSI’s 10th anniversary, as a Young Ambassador of the organization, I have created awareness for young people of the age category to put forth their talents and enter into contests, especially those organized by Never Such Innocence.”

The team have been amazed with the recent quality of the submissions into our international competition - How Does War Affect People’s Lives?

With just over one month to go, please send us your work!

The team have been amazed with the recent quality of the submissions into our international competition - How Does War Affect People’s Lives? With just over one month to go, please send us your work!

Halfway through the Month of the Military Child!
Have you been signing Dandelions, written by our @voafcc
This catchy song would be great to sing in the classroom or as part of an assembly. Sheet Music, lyrics and backing tracks can be found on our w

Halfway through the Month of the Military Child! Have you been signing Dandelions, written by our @voafcc This catchy song would be great to sing in the classroom or as part of an assembly. Sheet Music, lyrics and backing tracks can be found on our website! Check out our link tree! #motmc @royalbritishlegion @armybenevolentfund @armyfamiliesfederation @navalfamfed @raffamsfed