The
Teignbridge Story
The Teignbridge Community Project is a place where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and connect. From baking and gardening to woodwork and textiles, the project offers more than just new skills, it offers belonging. This documentary captures the heart of the centre, following the people whose lives have been changed by its warmth, creativity, and community spirit.
Our Sponsors.
Blink Impact wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment helps us shine a light on grassroots charities and community projects, giving them the visibility they deserve. Together, we’re making sure these vital stories are seen, heard, and celebrated.
OUR STORY
Blink Impact was founded by filmmaker Mike Trower, whose passion for helping others has been woven through every stage of his life.
In his early 20s, Mike completed a triathlon for SCOPE, discovering the thrill of supporting others, even indirectly. This led him to volunteer with St John Ambulance, first as a medic assisting people at racing circuits, football matches and school fetes, and later as a youth leader, teaching and guiding cadets and badgers in first aid and youth club-style activities.
Life brought challenges of its own. During a difficult period, Mike found himself homeless with his children who at the time were a toddler and a baby. A handful of organisations offered crucial support, but he later realised there were many more local services he never knew existed. That experience highlighted how life-changing community projects can be, and how devastating it is when people don’t know they’re there.
From that hardship came creativity. What began as a light-hearted cooking session with his toddler, Cody, evolved into Cooking with Cody, a community cooking project that grew into a national story, featured by the BBC, Sky, national newspapers and Russell Howard’s Good Deeds.
The project highlighted how food, community and visibility could make a tangible difference. Teaming up with a local charity, The Thrive Project, Mike, Cody and baby Lara began cooking donated food that could be shared with homeless people through The Thrive Project, turning inaccessible food parcels into nourishing meals.
Blink Impact is Mike’s latest project, a not-for-profit platform dedicated to showcasing grassroots charities, CICs and community organisations through powerful short documentaries, photography and social media. Each film shines a spotlight on unsung heroes, showing the people who build these organisations from the ground up, the communities they serve, and the lives they change.
Through Blink Impact, Mike combines his lived experience with his filmmaking expertise to ensure that no vital organisation remains unseen, and that more people can find the support they need, when they need it.
So What Do We Actually Do?
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Documentary
We create a powerful, cinematic short film that tells the story of your organisation — who you are, what you do, and the difference you make. It’s a piece of content that inspires, informs and can be used for years to come.
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Photography
Every project we film also receives a gallery of high-quality photographs. These images are perfect for websites, social media, leaflets or funding bids, giving your organisation a professional, polished presence.
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Social Media Reels
We craft short, engaging videos tailored for platforms like Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. These bite-sized reels make it easy to connect with new audiences and share your story quickly and effectively.
Join The Movement
Local businesses make Blink Impact possible. With your support, we can keep telling these stories and putting grassroots organisations into the spotlight.
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£100 per month – Partner
All Supporter benefits, plus social media shout-outs across our platforms and a link to your business on our website.
The True Costs.
On average, it takes £2,500 to produce one Blink Impact story. Here’s what that covers:
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🎥 Filming – £900
Two days on location capturing interviews, b-roll, and behind-the-scenes moments. -
✂️ Editing – £1,000
Three days of post-production to craft a 10-minute documentary, 3-minute short, and multiple social media reels. -
📸 Photography – £300
A gallery of high-quality stills for the organisation to use on their website, social media, and funding applications. -
🎶 Music & Licensing – £150
Licensed tracks that give each story the emotion and atmosphere it deserves. -
🚗 Travel & Expenses – £150
Covering mileage, kit transport, and the small costs that make filming possible.