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122Around the Table<span>Families and community experiences</span></a><a href="#places">Places Making It Happen<span>Schools and local partnerships</span></a></nav><section class="editorial-feature" id="crew-voices"><figure><img src="https://www.future-foundations.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_3331.jpeg" alt="North Durham Academy CanTeam Crew members at their event"/></figure><div><p class="section-kicker">Crew Voice · <!-- -->North Durham Academy</p><h2>Development Through CanTeam</h2><p class="editorial-extract">Four Crew leaders reflect on speeches, photography, teamwork and making new connections.</p><blockquote>â<!-- -->I went from being unable to speak to strangers to being more comfortable and actually enjoying talking to others.<!-- -->â</blockquote><a class="button button-dark" href="/stories/development-through-canteam">Read <!-- -->Dillon, Thomas, Shay and Leland<!-- -->âs story</a></div></section><section class="content-section crew-library"><div class="page-heading"><p class="section-kicker">Crew Voices</p><h2>Written by young people.</h2><p>These first-person accounts retain the language, personality and perspective of each Crew member.</p></div><div class="editorial-grid"><a href="/stories/nourishing-connections" class="editorial-card card-1"><div class="story-card-quote" aria-hidden="true">â<!-- -->Even the most simple gestures like organising a setting will bring benefit to you and the community.<!-- -->â</div><span>Ark Burlington Danes Academy</span><h3>Nourishing Connections</h3><p>How shared food, new responsibilities and one speech helped Emmanuel move beyond imposter syndrome.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Emmanuel<!-- -->âs story â</b></a><a href="/stories/beyond-meals" class="editorial-card card-2"><div class="story-card-quote" aria-hidden="true">â<!-- -->CanTeam ignited my passion for service, fostering unforgettable growth.<!-- -->â</div><span>Ark Burlington Danes Academy</span><h3>Beyond Meals</h3><p>Rayan reflects on finding a passion for service by stepping beyond his comfort zone.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Rayan<!-- -->âs story â</b></a><a href="/stories/my-canteam-dream" class="editorial-card card-3"><div class="story-card-quote" aria-hidden="true">â<!-- -->It helped me learn that meeting new people can be a very positive and exciting experience.<!-- -->â</div><span>Bedford Academy</span><h3>My CanTeam Dream</h3><p>Planning, serving drinks and discovering that meeting new people can be exciting.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Chloe<!-- -->âs story â</b></a><a href="/stories/strengthening-community" class="editorial-card card-4"><div class="story-card-quote" aria-hidden="true">â<!-- -->It created a sense of belonging and community, where everyone was happy and comfortable.<!-- -->â</div><span>Bedford Academy</span><h3>Strengthening Community Through Nutritious Food</h3><p>Sabira describes overcoming anxiety and seeing a welcoming community take shape.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Sabira<!-- -->âs story â</b></a><a href="/stories/my-experience-victoria" class="editorial-card card-1"><div class="story-card-quote" aria-hidden="true">â<!-- -->I learnt that I can work in new environments with new people and still be a valuable part of the team.<!-- -->â</div><span>Bedford Academy</span><h3>My Experience with CanTeam</h3><p>Victoria found confidence, communication skills and pride in helping her community.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Victoria<!-- -->âs story â</b></a><a href="/stories/my-experience-kylie" class="editorial-card card-2"><div class="story-card-quote" aria-hidden="true">â<!-- -->I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of independence we were given.<!-- -->â</div><span>Bedford Academy</span><h3>My CanTeam Experience</h3><p>A story about independence, planning and taking responsibility for real event roles.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Kylie<!-- -->âs story â</b></a><a href="/stories/sipping-and-serving" class="editorial-card card-3"><div class="story-card-quote" aria-hidden="true">â<!-- -->The vibe was immaculate and the event was fun.<!-- -->â</div><span>Bedford Academy</span><h3>Sipping and Serving</h3><p>Sara moved past uncertainty to discover a welcoming team and a vibrant atmosphere.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Sara<!-- -->âs story â</b></a>
122<a href="/stories/bringing-community-together" class="editorial-card card-4"><div class="story-card-quote" aria-hidden="true">â<!-- -->Small events such as CanTeam can contribute to a positive impact in peopleâs lives.<!-- -->â</div><span>Bedford Academy</span><h3>Bringing the Community Back Together</h3><p>Two events helped Kosy grow in confidence and make time for community contribution.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Kosy<!-- -->âs story â</b></a><a href="/stories/event-of-the-year" class="editorial-card card-1"><img src="https://www.future-foundations.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_4777.jpg" alt="CanTeam Crew members at the Haberdashersâ Hatcham College event" loading="lazy"/><span>Haberdashersâ Hatcham College</span><h3>Event of the Year</h3><p>Yara shares how an intergenerational CanTeam strengthened leadership, empathy and purpose.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Yara<!-- -->âs story â</b></a><a href="/stories/development-through-canteam" class="editorial-card card-2"><img src="https://www.future-foundations.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_3331.jpeg" alt="North Durham Academy CanTeam Crew members at their event" loading="lazy"/><span>North Durham Academy</span><h3>Development Through CanTeam</h3><p>Four Crew leaders reflect on speeches, photography, teamwork and making new connections.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Dillon, Thomas, Shay and Leland<!-- -->âs story â</b></a><a href="/stories/meals-and-more" class="editorial-card card-3"><div class="story-card-quote" aria-hidden="true">â<!-- -->Simple TLC and events can make peopleâs days and improve an individualâs wellbeing.<!-- -->â</div><span>Howden School</span><h3>Meals and More</h3><p>From menus and nutrition to hosting anxiety, Esmée explains why care matters.</p><b>Read <!-- -->Esmée<!-- -->âs story â</b></a></div></section><section class="around-table-feature" id="around-the-table"><div><p class="section-kicker">Around the Table</p><h2>A place where families feel they belong.</h2><blockquote><p>âHave lived here four years but now feel part of the community. Cost of living makes me anxious about eating out. This was so helpful.â</p><cite>Parent / carer, Bedford Academy</cite></blockquote><p>Shared meals create space for conversation, dignity and connection. We are building this collection carefully and will add fuller family and community stories where appropriate consent and source material are available.</p></div><img src="/canteam-family-table.jpg" alt="Families of different ages talking together around a CanTeam table" loading="lazy"/></section><section class="place-case" id="places"><div class="place-case-image"><img src="/canteam-community-feast.jpg" alt="Crew members and guests gathered around the CanTeam buffet at North Durham Academy" loading="lazy"/></div><div><p class="section-kicker">Places Making It Happen</p><h2>North Durham Academy</h2><p class="case-lead">A six-week series showing what can happen when a school, caterer, local authority and young people work together.</p><dl><div><dt>Local team</dt><dd>North Durham Academy, Chartwells UK, Durham County Council and the CanTeam Crew</dd></div><div><dt>Approach</dt><dd>A two-day whole-school-food workshop followed by six CanTeam events</dd></div><div><dt>Youth leadership</dt><dd>Crew members developed confidence through speeches, photography, serving and welcoming guests</dd></div></dl><blockquote>âItâs good to see other families make new friends and connections.â <cite>North Durham Academy Crew member</cite></blockquote><a href="/stories/development-through-canteam">Hear from the Crew â</a></div></section><section class="next-steps" aria-labelledby="next-where-next-"><p class="section-kicker">Keep exploring</p><h2 id="next-where-next-">Where next?</h2><div class="next-grid"><a href="/impact"><span>See dated results, evaluation and partnerships.</span><strong>Explore the evidence<!-- --> <i aria-hidden="true">â</i></strong></a><a href="/#roles"><span>Discover how you could help make the next CanTeam happen.</span><strong>Find your role<!-- --> <i aria-hidden="true">â</i></strong></a></div></section><footer><div class="footer-logos" aria-label="Future Foundations and awards"><a href="https://www.future-foundations.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="Visit the Future Foundations website"><img class="footer-logo-ff" src="/future-foundations-logo.png" alt="Future Foundations"/></a><a href="https://www.big-change.org/insights/meet-the-big-education-challenge-winners-and-runners-up" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="Read about the Big Education Challenge winners"><img class="footer-logo-winner" src="/big-education-challenge-winner-2024.png" alt="Winner, The Big Education Challenge 2024"/></a></div><div class="footer-details"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><span>CanTeam is an initiative of <a href="https://www.future-foundations.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Future Foundations Training Ltd.</a></span><span>Registered in England and Wales · Company No. 05317459 · Registered Office: 20â22 Wenlock Road, London N1 7GU</span><span>Head Office: Devas Club, 2a Stormont Road, London SW11 5EN</span><nav class="footer-links" aria-label="Legal and policy links"><a href="/how-it-works#planner">Plan your first CanTeam</a><a href="/team">Meet the team</a><a href="https://www.future-foundations.co.uk/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.future-foundations.co.uk/safeguarding-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Safeguarding</a><a href="/cookies">Cookies</a><a href="/terms">Website terms</a></nav></div></footer></main>
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