A little bit of creativity...
that's good for life!
Martin Thomas is a storyteller, author, podcast presenter, and charity director. Growing up in the cross-cultural melting pot of 1970's London, Martin went on to study human geography and development, which has led to a career spanning more than thirty years in the UK and international charity sector.
"All through the year the seasons turn.
And little by little... we begin to learn."
The Shop
Buy Martin's picture books direct from Wacky Bee BooksĀ or book, print and card gift sets, from the Little Elephant's shop.
The Sounds
Listen to SAT-7 UK's podcasts (see below) plus look out for the UNROASTED PODCAST: your little monthly shot of meaning, all through the year.
The Journal
AĀ seasonal online journal membershipĀ to increase children's wellbeingĀ ā endorsed by parents & child-care professionals.
Telling stories to last a lifetime
Leader & consultant
Martin is always on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to learn, lead, tell stories, and create memories to last a lifetime...
...from living and working cross-culturally in Brussels; building a Cardboard Cathedral for CMS; Legoland flashmobs for World Vision; overseeing mobilisation offices in the UK, North America and Hong Kong for Viva, or recording his favourite carol, Silent Night, in five languages for a SAT-7 Christmas campaign.
Martin has also worked as a trustee and consultant with numerous faith-based, education, and development charities, including guiding an Off-West End theatre successfully through their National Portfolio Arts Council application.
Current role: Senior Director, SAT-7 UK
Martin is passionate about bringing comfort and joy to the people of the Middle East and North Africa. His role across the areas of communications, fundraising, public engagement and partnerships, help SAT-7 UK staff, international colleagues, partners, ambassadors and supporters deepen their understanding of the issues, by telling a different story through the power of media.
Author & storytellerĀ
Martin is a children's author, having had three picture and board books published in the UK by Wacky Bee Books, with two editions being released in the US and also translated into Chinese. He has developed and delivered cross-curriculum workshops and talks for school assemblies and classrooms, and creative presentations for community groups and business networks.
LITTLE JOURNALĀ
During lockdown Martin created the Little Journal of Memories ā a seasonal wellbeing journal for families, designed to inspire moments of connection and the creative space for sharing stories and making memories.Ā A low-cost digital subscription-basedĀ journal is being re-developed for š¼Ā Spring 2026Ā āĀ to be followed by a range of updated printed seasonal journals.
THE UNROASTED PODCASTĀ
Martin will be launching and hosting a new podcast in š Autumn 2025. Bi-monthly content will feature a mix of single origin reflections, blended interviews with special guests, plus seasonal book reviews with a Bookstagrammer (TBA) ā filmed in bookshops and on location outdoors in the Cotswolds and across the UK.
SAT-7 UK PODCAST
The 7-Minute Briefing, unpacks the news and current affairs from across the MENA region, looking at the response of the church and the impact of SAT-7 satellite TV and digital media programmes. Join us on the go or at home as we take a stand against the negativity that so often surrounds the region. Listen to the latest episode here or click on the link to see more episodes, plus our "In conversation..." interviews and Voices from the Middle East reflective testimonies.
Little Journal of Memories
Endorsed by parents, teachers
+ accredited by the Good Toy Guide!
TheĀ Little Journal of MemoriesĀ wasĀ created to help us remember our own childhoods, write those memories down and then find creative ways to retell or recreate those stories with children. It isĀ a print and online resource designed to inspire moments of connection, wellbeing, and the creative space for sharing stories and making memories... around our own campfires.Ā For Christmas 2021 we were able to partner with primary schools across Oxfordshire, giving away over 250 Winter Editions to children and their families.
A low-cost digital subscription-based journal is being re-developed for š¼Ā Spring 2026 ā to be followed by a range of updated printed seasonal journals.
The Good Toy Guide says that the Little Journal promotes emotional development, increases attachment and communication between a parent and child, and supports development of literacy and global citizenship skills, particularly for families with children aged 4-9. Special thanks to Dr Amanda Gummer (Good Play Guide), for providing independentĀ accreditation, and to the Jim Cousins Trust (based in Witney) who supported the initial development of the projectĀ in local schools.
My challenge to you today...
āWhat is the one thing you could do over the next month, that would build real moments of connection between your family and friends?ā
Martin Thomas