Case study videos for charities

Charity case study videos

Tell human stories with charity case study films

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Charity case study videos
Why lived experience films work

Show your impact through powerful, human-centred storytelling

Whether you’re applying for funding, creating donor reports, producing content for grant applications, or inspiring new supporters—case study videos are one of the most effective ways to demonstrate the real-world difference your charity makes.

At Neck of the Woods Films, we specialise in creating compelling charity case study videos, impact story films, and real-life charity storytelling content that put people at the heart of your message. We work with charities and non-profits across the UK to bring your impact to life—capturing the voices of the people you support, your team, and your wider community.

Why use case study videos in the charity sector?

Charity case study videos go beyond facts and figures. They offer a window into the human impact of your work—and that’s what moves people to care, support and get involved.

Emotional connection – Real stories inspire real action. Impact story videos build empathy, trust and understanding.

Evidence of impact – Perfect for funders, commissioners and stakeholders who want to see the results behind the stats.

Versatile charity marketing content – Use them across websites, social media, annual reports, funding applications, email campaigns and live events.

Evergreen fundraising assets – A well-crafted video can support long-term awareness, donor stewardship, and campaign success.

Lived experience storytelling that drives results – Featuring real people in your charity case study films—whether beneficiaries, service users, or frontline staff—adds unmatched authenticity to your messaging. These filmed personal stories help funders see the real-world impact of their support, encourage deeper engagement from donors, and strengthen your charity’s credibility in grant applications, annual reviews, and supporter communications.

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Our showreel

Our portfolio includes collaborations with diverse charities, from prominent national organisations like Drinkaware, Centrepoint, and Centre for Ageing Better, to research institutions such as NIHR and Sight Research UK. We’ve produced films highlighting remarkable fundraising initiatives, national campaigns, and personal case studies. Explore our showreel to see the breadth of our work.​

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Types of case studies

Types of charity case study videos we produce

We create a wide range of video storytelling content for charities—tailored to your message, audience and goals:

Donor-Facing Impact Videos

Showcase the outcome of donor support through filmed beneficiary stories. Ideal for fundraising appeals, trust reporting and ongoing stewardship.

Fundraising Campaign Films

Inspire donations by sharing a powerful, personal journey that aligns with your charity’s mission and campaign objectives. These short charity films help drive action.

Service User Story Videos

Follow the real-life experience of someone who’s accessed your service—showing the challenge, the support, and the impact. These charity testimonial videos are ideal for impact reporting.

Funder or Partner Updates

Create grant reporting videos and filmed updates for strategic partners, showing how their support has driven measurable change.

Internal or Staff Stories

Film team or volunteer case studies to show your internal culture, training impact, or people-powered progress. Great for charity recruitment campaigns and internal engagement.

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Lived experience film

We produced a story-led film for North Somerset Council to support the launch of their new mental health strategy. Featuring individuals with lived experience, the video shares honest, personal reflections on accessing support, helping to create a powerful and compassionate case for change.

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Charity case study videos
Lived experience video

We produced a case study video featuring real people sharing their thoughts, behaviours and lived experiences around drinking. This film brought the findings of the 2023 Annual Monitor to life—connecting the data to human stories and offering valuable insight into attitudes toward alcohol across the UK.

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Charity case study videos
Anonymised case study animation

We created a series of animated case study videos for Safer London, telling anonymised stories based on real lived experience. Designed to tell the stories of young people affected by violence and exploitation, the animations are sensitive, realistic and grounded in true experiences—helping improve understanding and response across sectors.

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Recruitment case study film

This recruitment-focused video tells Ana’s journey into community nursing as an international nurse joining Solent NHS Trust. Her story offers an inspiring, real-life perspective on the opportunities and support available to internationally trained nurses, helping to drive engagement and applications for NHS careers.

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Fundraiser film
Fundraising story video

We worked with Robbie’s Rehab to tell the powerful story of Mark Keville, who undertook an Ironman challenge in memory of his wife and son, Robbie, who he lost to cancer. This deeply personal film highlighted Mark’s motivation and resilience, while raising awareness and vital funds for Robbie’s Rehab’s work.

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Who we support

We work across a broad range of sectors within the charity and non-profit world—each with their own unique stories, challenges and audiences. More and more charities are turning to case study videos as a powerful way to prove their value, engage supporters, and bring services to life. Whether you’re aiming to influence policy, win grants, increase donations or build trust with your community, a well-told real-life story can do what stats alone can’t.

  • Arts and culture charities
  • Museums and external learning
  • Schools, colleges and universities
  • Hospitals, NHS, hospices and care facilities
  • Health and social care charities
  • Outreach programmes
  • Human and animal welfare charities
  • Human rights and social justice
  • Environmental and sustainability charities
  • Research organisations
  • Charitable foundations
  • Youth and education charities
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) charities
  • Mental health and wellbeing charities
  • Homelessness and housing charities
  • National membership and volunteer-led charities

Let’s work together

Why work with Neck of the Woods Films?

We don’t just film case studies—we produce strategic, story-driven video content that honours the voices of the people you support. Here’s why charities choose us for impact video production, beneficiary-led storytelling, and video content for non-profit fundraising:

  • Specialists in UK charity video production

    We only work with purpose-driven organisations, so we understand the nuance, sensitivity, and ethics of filming real people’s experiences in the third sector.

  • Story-first approach to video storytelling

    We use proven storytelling frameworks to shape narratives that are authentic, emotionally resonant, and strategically aligned with your fundraising or awareness goals.

  •  Trauma-aware interviewing techniques

    We build safe, respectful spaces for participants to share their stories in their own words, at their own pace.

  • End-to-end impact film production

    From early story development to final edits, captions and cutdowns, we manage the whole process.

  • Multi-purpose charity video content

    You’ll receive content that can be used across digital platforms, donor reports, social media, presentations and events—maximising ROI and reach.

We’re proud of our work, as are our charity clients.

  • We worked with Neck of the Woods to create a new, signature video for our charity and also social cuts from this. They were an absolute pleasure to work with from the very start and their professionalism and passion ensured that the end results were brilliant.

    Future First

  • We had the absolute pleasure of working with NOTW Films back in September and the experience will stay with us for a lifetime. From the very beginning of our project, they were nothing short of incredible and really took our very basic idea and turned it into something special. After a few positive planning meetings, they came to film and blew us away. It's safe to say every single member of our team who met them fell in love and we're all now individually plotting how we can work with them constantly going forward. The film they created surpassed all of our expectations and left us speechless.

    The Renewal Programme

  • "Our experience of working with NOTW is very positive, from the start they understood what we wanted to get out of the project and were empathetic to our cause. They guided us through the process with ease and we loved having them with us. They were honest in their approach and directed us with their knowledge on what would work best for the films we wanted to produce. The team are amazing, professional, compassionate and the films they produced for us really showcase who we are and we are really proud of them."

    York Road Project

  • Working with Neck of the Woods Films is a delight. From the proposal and pre-production stage, all the way through to adding the final touches to the films, they are incredibly patient and ardent.
    They passionately take on all elements of the project, engrossing themselves in the films and the work informing them. Neck of the Woods bring the perfect balance of experience, vision and trust of the client to deliver on projects that exceed our expectations.

    Centre for Ageing Better

  • "We work with at risk targeted groups and vulnerable communities and every time we book the services of Neck of the Woods we have absolute trust and confidence in their ability to provide honest, professional and high quality production. They are a dream to work with, flexible to our needs, communication is always clear and they actively listen to our visions. Their ability to work sensitively and stealthily where appropriate is a skill we massively respect."

    Bearface Theatre

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