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Paul Richards

Paul Richards

Hello New York!

Instead of ‘person-centered planning’ — how about ‘person-centered dreaming’? Who knows what might happen…

May 8

Man wearing sunglasses with his reflection in a framed USA flag

May 8

Paul Richards

A charity’s branding story

The story of how Stay Up Late’s branding has changed over time, why it’s changed, and the lessons learned by a small charity

Apr 12

Heavy Load the band standing outside the The Reichstag in Berlin with a banner saying Stay Up Late

Apr 12

Paul Richards

Why I’m going off social media

Taking a complete six-month break to see what happens

Jul 27, 2023

Six men in casual clothes standing outside record shop in Brighton called ‘Ugly’ — the shop is decorated in grafitti and the photo is in black and white

Jul 27, 2023

Paul Richards

Reasons to be hopeful (not miserable) Part 2

A follow-up to ‘Reasons to be miserable, Part 1’

Jul 25, 2023

Group of campaigners with learning disabilities holding a flag that says ‘No Bedtimes’. They are all smiling and holding their thumbs up.

Jul 25, 2023

Paul Richards

Getting our confidence back

Tips for getting back into community life

Jul 16, 2023

Singer of band on stage in crowded venue

Jul 16, 2023

Paul Richards

Pure anarchy

Embracing anarchy to develop our communities

Jul 14, 2023

Pure anarchy

Jul 14, 2023

Paul Richards

The key lessons from starting and sharing the Gig Buddies project

How Gig Buddies got started

Jul 13, 2023

Man and woman at a festival holding a sign saying ‘Gig Buddies — volunteer here’

Jul 13, 2023

Paul Richards

Relaxed performances

What does it mean to be more relaxed? And why is it essential for us all?

Jul 10, 2023

Two women smiling, holding drinks, dancing and wearing headphones in a dark night club

Jul 10, 2023

Paul Richards

What is the most common question we get asked at Glastonbury Festival?

The answer is ‘Why?’

Jul 4, 2023

Someone sat in front of a banner saying ‘Imagine if every night out ended at 9pm. For many people with a learning disability this is a reality. But we can change this! Join us and fight for the right to party!

Jul 4, 2023

Paul Richards

Gig Buddies at Glastonbury Festival

Creating friendship and building community, one gig at a time.

Jun 8, 2023

Group of people in a crowd watching a band

Jun 8, 2023

Paul Richards

Paul Richards

TEDx, founder of charity Stay Up Late & Gig Buddies, social care, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, community, ADHD, played bass in punk band Heavy Load.

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