JACQUI SMITH • Home Secretary
“Celebrating the achievements of young people and ensuring that they can participate in the public debates on guns, knives and gangs is absolutely key in making them part of the solution to those problems.Too often, young people are seen merely as part the problem - and it is young people like those who have taken part in this programme who can help change that perception.”
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NEIL SCALES • Chief Executive and Director General of Merseytravel
"This project connects creativity and education in a very powerful and thought provoking way. It is engaging young people in the debate on gun crime and using their own words and ideas to create a film that will be a unique learning experience for many of them. It will drive home the message that gun crime isn't glamorous, it is a blight on society and we have to be very proud of every child taking part in this project and the professionals that are there to support them."

IAN PARKER • Director of Resources at Knowsley Housing Trust
"KHT is all about valuing people's opinions and encouraging everyone to have their say on what is happening where they live.That is why we are particularly delighted to be able to support the Clapperboard Project.This is just one of the many projects that we are supporting across Knowsley to help people of all ages and abilities to make the most of their talents and achieve their true potential."

CAROL WHITE • Senior Education Officer, National Museums Liverpool
“Clapperboard UK, has a deep and realistic understanding of young people and the issues they face today. They take a straightforward and very honest approach to tackling difficult subjects, while remaining sensitive to the needs of the participants.
This has been especially evident on this current project: Gun, Knife and Gang Culture.
National Musuems Liverpool have learned some valuable insights and lessons while working with them.”

ALISTAIR MACHRAY • Editor, Liverpool Echo
“Liverpool is a hotbed of creativity - and that's never been more apparent than in this our year as Capital of Culture. The city has been host to numerous top stars over the last few months - it's my hope and belief that projects like Clapperboard will unearth the next generation of Liverpool talent.”

CORRIN ALLEN • Filmmaker, Clapperboard Active Citizen’s Panel
“I really enjoyed working alongside a professional team, gaining many new skills within the industry. The whole process from writing the script to filming was amazing. I have definitely gained alot, not only skills but focus, determination and a strive to be in the performing arts industry.”