About Us
Our Story
Think Big Do Bigger CIC was born from a journey of creativity, challenge, and rediscovery.
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Our founder, Charli Streete, first trained and worked in theatre before returning to university and later spending a decade in homelessness and mental health services. Supporting people through some of the toughest moments in their lives was powerful and important work, but it also came at a personal cost. Experiencing burnout became a turning point, forcing Charli to pause and re-examine how to care for her own wellbeing while still making space for connection and change.
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That’s when she reconnected with creativity, something she had lost along the way. Through mindful art and blackout poetry, she discovered not just tools for her own reflection, but powerful mechanisms for helping others reach inner thoughts and emotions, open up difficult conversations, and engage people who often face barriers.
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What began as a personal rediscovery soon grew into community workshops, and eventually into Think Big Do Bigger CIC. A space where creativity, reflection, and co-production meet.
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Today, we deliver creative projects, reflective practice, and wellbeing programmes across communities and workplaces. From art workshops in parks, to heritage projects co-produced with local residents, to reflective sessions with frontline staff.
Every strand of our work is shaped by five values:
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Connection – building bridges between people and communities
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Authenticity – holding safe, honest and inclusive spaces
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Creativity – sparking new ways of expression and engagement
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Wisdom – honouring stories, heritage, and lived experience
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Social Justice – amplifying voices often left out of the narrative
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Our journey began with burnout. But it has grown into a commitment: to create spaces where others can rediscover their voices, explore creativity, and transform challenge into possibility.
Think Big Do Bigger is about making that change. One poem, one workshop, one community at a time.
Our Team
Founding Director
Charli Streete
Charli is the forward-facing lead and creative spark behind the organisation, bringing people together through reflective practice and co-produced projects. A former stage manager with a big love of Halloween, she keeps the vision alive while holding space for voices to be heard.
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Company Secretary & Director
Krystie Puglianini
Krystie looks after all things policy, compliance and behind-the-scenes, keeping us grounded and making sure our work is safe and sustainable. Once a Redcoat performer at Butlins (and still a mean recorder player!), she brings both sparkle and structure to the team.
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Director
Pauline Sharp
Pauline runs a peer support group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and helps us stay truly trauma-informed in everything we do. She’s also an incredible photographer, capturing moments of beauty and resilience through her lens.
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Social Media Manager
Kiah Stephens
Based in Portsmouth, Kiah brings over a year’s experience in digital marketing – and with her background in psychology, she understands just how powerful creativity can be for wellbeing and positive change
When she’s not crafting content, you’ll probably find Kiah baking something delicious or curled up with a good book .
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Creative Development Lead
Marina Pomeroy
Marina first came to Think Big Do Bigger as a participant at one of our workshops. Over the past year, she has become an important part of the team and is now our Creative Development Lead, helping to shape ideas, resources and sessions.
Before joining Think Big Do Bigger, Marina worked as a theatre nurse and brings warmth, creativity and calm to everything she does.
What it's like to work with us
"Charli has delivered creative activities for several of our groups, and participants consistently speak about how much they enjoy and value her sessions. Her approach is warm, engaging, and accessible, and she has a real gift for helping people feel safe enough to explore, play, and express themselves.
Like us, Charli and Think Big Do Bigger use creativity as a powerful tool for connection. Their work brings people together to express their stories, explore mindful creativity, and strengthen the networks that support their wellbeing. We’re grateful for the energy, imagination, and care Charli brings to every session.
On a professional level, it’s invaluable to have colleagues we know are reliable, consistent, and safe. We care deeply for our attendees, so having facilitators we can trust to hold that same level of care is essential to our sustainability as a business.
Creatful look forward to continuing our creative partnership and the shared impact it enables."
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Nancy - Creatful CIC
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Find out more about Creatful HERE