Category: Mental Health

  • The Comedy Trust launch pilot Primary Programme

    The Comedy Trust launch pilot Primary Programme

    On Monday 20th of October we visited Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School in Vauxhall, delivering a full day of ‘Well Funny’ comedy workshops, working with over 120 KS2 children.

    Made possible with funding from PH Holt Foundation – Laugh it Off Primary is a humour-based mental health programme for primary schools in Merseyside; using humour and comedy to equip children with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and adversity through the power of laughter, promoting resilience and emotional well-being in a fun, engaging and meaningful environment.

  • Sam Avery gives Keynote at Edge Hill Mentor Development Day

    Sam Avery gives Keynote at Edge Hill Mentor Development Day

    It was an honour for our Artistic Director Sam Avery to give the keynote at the annual Edge Hill University Mentor Development Day.

    His speech focussed on how humour builds resilience by reframing challenges in our mind, giving us choice and control in our responses.

    Laughter is a powerful way of acknowledging that life isn’t perfect. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be joyful, positive, optimistic and filled with wonderful connections.

    Thanks to Lorraine Partington and Helen O’Keeffe and the over 100 teachers and educators in attendance!

  • Laugh It Off Project Continues to Inspire Schools Across the Region

    Laugh It Off Project Continues to Inspire Schools Across the Region

    The Comedy Trust is proud to celebrate the ongoing success of our Laugh It Off project, which continues to help students build confidence, develop resilience, and find their voice through comedy.

    Since its launch, Laugh It Off has reached hundreds of young people, offering interactive workshops that blend stand-up comedy with emotional well-being techniques. By encouraging students to channel their thoughts and feelings into comedic expression, the project equips them with valuable coping strategies for stress and anxiety, all while fostering creativity and boosting self-esteem.

    “It’s amazing to see how students transform over the course of the sessions,” said Kevin Coogan, Project Manager at The Comedy Trust. “At the start, some are hesitant to speak up, but by the end, they’re delivering their own comedy routines with confidence and pride.”

    Positive Feedback from Schools

    Teachers and students alike have praised the programme’s effectiveness. One teacher from West Derby shared:
    “The difference in our students has been incredible. Not only did they have fun, but they’ve also gained valuable communication skills and a new-found confidence in themselves.”

    Students have also embraced the opportunity to share their stories and experiences through humour, with many highlighting how the project has given them a fresh perspective on handling life’s challenges.

    🚀 What’s Next?

    With its continued success, Laugh It Off is set to expand to even more schools in the coming year, ensuring that more young people can benefit from this innovative and transformative programme.If you’re interested in bringing Laugh It Off to your school, get in touch with us today. Together, we can empower the next generation—one laugh at a time.