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How are you commemorating the final year of the First World War centenary? We would like to invite you to become part of our centenary legacy to the nation and beyond.

At Never Such Innocence (NSI) we aim to ensure young people understand the complexities of war and the vital importance of the sacrifices our forces made 100 years ago and that continue to do so today and sadly, tomorrow.

We encourage children to learn, through the lessons of the First World War, about our global shared history and heritage.

Donations of any size are welcomed by NSI - these will help our education initiatives reach as many schoolchildren across the United Kingdom, and indeed the world, as possible. To donate online quickly and securely please click DONATE in the right hand column.

To support, sponsor or get involved with NSI please contact the team on enquiries@neversuchinnocence.com.

Where the money goes
Our costs are low - office space is kindly provided pro bono by Robert Walters PLC and our team is small. Your donation will go directly towards helping empower young people and allow them to play their part in the centenary. During this final centenary year we will be celebrating the creativity of NSI children in a series of very exciting events! A sponsor could gain significant benefits from supporting the most comprehensive and wide-reaching educational initiative to be launched during the centenary of the First World War.

SPONSOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY

The 2017/18 Awards Ceremony will be at the beautiful Guards’ Chapel in Wellington Barracks and will feature the Band of the Scots Guards and the Band of the Royal Marines. There will also be a surprise from the Royal Air Force! Benefits would include branding opportunities at this prestigious and high profile event and VIP invitations to attend the Awards Ceremony.

SPONSOR THE COMPETITION PRIZES

Prizes for the competition will be awarded to the first, second, and third prize winners and their schools, and to runners up. Prizes will carry the name of the individual or organisation that sponsors them.

SPONSOR THE LEGACY ROADSHOW

The Never Such Innocence Legacy Roadshow will travel across the United Kingdom to celebrate the creativity of NSI’s young people and their important contribution to the centenary. Children will receive special certificates at the events and have the opportunity to showcase their work. Benefits would include branding opportunities and invitations to our Roadshow.

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

Calling all musicians aged 9-18! It’s time to drop the beat and enter our songwriting competition today. Entries must be made by Friday 24th May 2024. #musiccompetition #youngvoices #song #music #internationalmusiccompetition #voicesforchange Artist Credit: Finding Peace in the Time of Despair By Timothy (16-18, South Korea)

Last chance to get those poems and pieces of artwork entered into our #MonthoftheMilitaryChild competition! Visit our website to enter! #MotMC

Calling all budding artists aged 9-18, you have until Friday 24th May to submit your artwork into our international competition, ‘How does war affect people’s lives?’ #artist #youngartist #youngvoices #competition #conflictart #warart Artist Credit: Family Portrait by Emily, (16-18, US)

Our International Poetry Competition is open to all young people between 9-18. Enter via the link in bio. #poetry #youngvoices #internationalvoices #youngpoets #competition #freecompetition #poetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram Artist credit: Until the Day We Find Unity by Isabelle (14-16, USA)