I help charities and social impact teams prove their impact with stories and photos that win funding, inspire supporters, and drive change.
Drop me an email m@ogston.com, or explore how we can work together below.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Join 1,600+ charity leaders and impact professionals who get one storytelling idea every week.
Every Thursday at 7:45am, I send:
One framework you can use immediately
One template to save you time
One AI prompt that actually works
Recent editions include:
Why 90% of impact reports fail (and the 3-part fix)
How to photograph vulnerable people with dignity
The Emotional Destination framework
No fluff. No sales pitches. Just practical storytelling tools you can implement this week
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Stories That Make Change Happen
My Services
Whether you need a photographer who understands dignity, a workshop to upskill your team, or a strategic partner to help you show your impact - start here.
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Equip your team to tell stories that unlock funding and inspire action.
Practical, interactive sessions for comms leads, fundraising teams, and CEOs.
Based on my Social Impact Storytelling Framework
Available online or in-person in London
Tailored to your organisation's specific challenges
I've delivered 80+ workshops across government, public sector, education, charities, and corporations.
Topics include:
How to tell impact stories that build trust
Writing case studies that unlock funding
Photography and filming with dignity
Creating content your audience will actually share
From: £650
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Authentic, dignity-led photography that shows your real-world outcomes.
Perfect for impact reports, campaigns, websites, and funders
Captures real people, real change - no stock photos, no staging
Delivered as a professional image library you can use across all your comms
I've documented stories across homelessness, mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, and refugee support. My documentary "My God, I'm Queer" won Best TV Programme at the Asian Media Awards (2021).
Photography, film, and strategic storytelling aren't just tools - they're how we make change visible.
From: £650
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You have impact. You don't have a clear way to show it.
I help you figure out what story to tell, then create the photos and written content to tell it properly.
Includes strategic planning, interviews, impact stories, and documentary-style photography
Ideal for annual reports, donor campaigns, and funding bids
Designed to prove your impact, grow trust, and attract new supporters
This is the complete package - from "what should we say?" to finished assets ready to use.
From: £200 per hour
Elly Rowland, Sue Ryder Charity
“ Matt is an absolute dream to work with. He has an extraordinary talent for storytelling. ”
Why work with me?
Award-winning storyteller & filmmaker featured on BBC, ITV, Sky, Channel 4 & The Guardian.
10+ years’ experience capturing 100+ impact stories across campaigns, reports, and media.
Founder CEO of a national, multi-award-winning charity – I understand the pressures you face.
Trusted by Google, ACEVO, Facebook and social impact leaders worldwide.