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.
Leader & consultant
Martin is always on the lookout for creative ways to live, learn, and lead... telling stories and creating memories to last a lifetime...
... living and working cross-culturally in Brussels; building a Cardboard Cathedral for CMS; creating a Legoland flashmob for World Vision; and overseeing mobilisation offices in the UK, North America and Hong Kong for Viva. Post COVID he coordinated the recording of Silent Night in five languages, including writing and performing This Silent Night for a SAT-7 freedom of belief campaign. This year he's helped coordinate SAT-7's 30th anniversary celebration in partnership with Langham Arts at Prom Praise!
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 & storytellerÂ
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 JOURNALÂ
During lockdown Martin created the Little Journal of Memories – a seasonal wellbeing journal for families, designed to inspire moments of connection and the creative space for sharing stories and making memories.
THE UNROASTED PODCASTÂ
Martin will be launching and hosting a new podcast in 2026/27. Monthly content will feature a mix of single origin reflections, blended interviews with special guests, plus seasonal book reviews – filmed on location in the Cotswolds and across the UK.
