Storytelling through animation

Different Planets

Summary

Braw Talent partnered with Dechomai to create an animated video that highlights the key findings from the Access Report, a research project investigating the barriers ethnic minority social entrepreneurs in Scotland face when seeking investment. The research, conducted by Dechomai in collaboration with Firstport and Social Investment Scotland (SIS), was supported by Scottish Enterprise through the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund.

The Access Report revealed significant barriers preventing ethnic minority social entrepreneurs from securing investment. Dechomai sought an engaging and accessible way to communicate these findings to a broad audience—including social entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers—to drive positive change in Scotland’s investment landscape.

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Our Approach

Messaging & Script Development – Collaborating with Dechomai to identify key takeaways and ensure the script reflected the lived experiences of ethnic minority social entrepreneurs.

Visual Design & Animation – Creating a dynamic and engaging animation that visually represented the challenges, data, and recommendations outlined in the report.

Voiceover & Production – Recording and integrating voiceovers to ensure accessibility and clarity, bringing the narrative to life.

Launch

The animated video was used as a key communication tool at a series of roundtable events in Edinburgh and Glasgow, attended by investors, entrepreneurs, academics, and social enterprise support providers. By distilling complex research findings into a digestible and engaging format, the animation helped:

Increase awareness of the barriers faced by ethnic minority social entrepreneurs.
Highlight the need for more inclusive and tailored investment solutions.
Spark conversations and encourage stakeholders to take action on the report’s recommendations.

Launch Event

Through the power of animation, Braw Talent helped Dechomai translate critical research into an accessible, engaging, and impactful resource. By amplifying the voices of ethnic minority social entrepreneurs and highlighting the need for systemic change, this project contributes to a more inclusive and supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Scotland.

The Access Report revealed significant barriers preventing ethnic minority social entrepreneurs from securing investment. Dechomai sought an engaging and accessible way to communicate these findings to a broad audience—including social entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers—to drive positive change in Scotland’s investment landscape.

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You could really tell it was us that fed into it, people weren’t speaking for us, they were letting us do the talking.

Participant - Our Hearings Our Voice

The team at Braw Talent took the time to get to know our group of young people and build a relationship based on power sharing. The end product was a powerful and truly authentic animation that was faithful to the wishes of our young people.

Amy Miskimmin-Logan - Our Hearings Our Voice

This bit of work has been the highlight of my year so far, the way you both engaged with us and, especially the talented young people we work with, was a joy.

Gordon Main - Scottish Children's Reporter Administration

A project in collaboration with...

A Braw Talent CIC production in collaboration with Dechomai LTD.

Producer & Facilitator Lydia Everitt Producer & Facilitator Darren Osborne
Illustrator & Motion Designer Zoe Buyers Screenwriter Lisa Keddie Dubbing Mixer Emily Wright Captioner Emily Benita

For more information about this project and to access the full report, visit Firstport.