About Us
The Animates is a unique, place-based learning platform that brings the world of work to life for primary-aged children through storytelling, creativity, and innovation.
We partner with businesses, educators, and organisations to transform real industries into engaging, child-friendly adventures—complete with illustrated books, lesson plans, interactive workshops, and our AI-powered guide, Bam Bam the Commander Panda.
By blending imagination with real-world insight, we help children discover skills, careers, and possibilities they may never have considered, while giving partners a powerful, meaningful way to inspire future talent, build community impact, and tell their story in a truly unforgettable way.
The Beginning
We’re The Animates, bringing fun stories and adventures to primary schools, inspiring children with skills, careers, and innovation. Along the way, we meet industry leaders, explore jobs, and discover amazing inventions — showing every child that imagination and invention are for everyone.
Created by award-winning author Natalie Reeves Billing and innovation leader Alex Cousins, we believe anything is possible.
Real industries, reimagined for children We translate complex sectors—like maritime, construction, life sciences, and innovation—into engaging, story-led experiences for primary-aged children. This makes future careers visible, accessible, and exciting at an early age.
A complete, ready-to-use education ecosystem From beautifully illustrated books and curriculum-linked lesson plans to workshops and our AI guide, Bam Bam, we provide a full suite of resources that schools can use instantly—saving teachers time while delivering high-impact learning.
Meaningful brand storytelling with social impact We give organisations a powerful way to showcase their work, inspire future talent, and demonstrate real community impact. Through bespoke characters, stories, and classroom engagement, partners don’t just promote—they become part of a child’s learning journey.
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Contact Us
Telephone: 07785629995
E-mail: manorrec@gmail.com
Address: Manor House farm, Clatterbridge Road, Wirral, CH63 4JD