About Lmagazine
Our Team
Lucy – Founder & CEO
Hi, I’m Lucy — founder of L Magazine.
My journey into creating L comes from both personal experience and a passion for supporting families and young people.
In my twenties, I initially studied to become a midwife before going on to raise my family and work in various part-time roles around my children. During this time, I also volunteered with Home-Start UK, supporting families and seeing first-hand how important community, understanding and connection can be.
When my daughter Scarlett’s journey became more complex, I made the decision to put my career plans on hold and become a stay at home mum and advocate for her needs. Through our experiences navigating ASD, ADHD and life outside of the “typical” path, I became increasingly aware of how many children feel isolated, misunderstood or disconnected — and that ultimately became the inspiration behind L Magazine.
L was created to be a safe, creative and inclusive space where children can feel seen, valued and connected.
I’m also mum and step mum to four other wonderful children:
Holly, who is L Magazine’s Social Media Manager.
Daisy (20), who is studying Psychology at the University of York.
Elliot (15), who is a qualified Football Association referee and will be starting Year 11 in September.
Jesse who is 9 years old and loves basketball and football.
Everything behind L has been built with compassion, lived experience and a genuine understanding of the challenges many families face.
Holly – Social Media Manager
Holly manages our social media and helps bring the L Magazine community to life online.
She holds a Level 2 qualification in Understanding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and is passionate about creating supportive, inclusive spaces for children and families. Her knowledge and understanding help ensure that everything we share reflects the values at the heart of L Magazine.
Holly is also a proud mum to twin girls who were born at 29 weeks. After spending time in neonatal care, they are now thriving, giving Holly a personal appreciation of the resilience children can show and the importance of community support for families.
She studied at Nottingham University and plays a key role in connecting with our growing community, sharing our story and helping families discover everything L Magazine has to offer.
When she's not working on social media, Holly enjoys running, cycling and spending quality time with her family.
Belle – Chief Happiness Officer
Belle is our much-loved Chief Happiness Officer and the official mascot of L Magazine.
At three years old, this miniature chocolate dachshund is an important member of the team and is never far from the action. Whether she's supervising magazine planning, keeping an eye on packing boxes, or sneaking in a well-earned nap, Belle is always nearby to brighten the day.
Known for her wagging tail, curious nature and love of cuddles, Belle reminds us of the importance of kindness, friendship and taking time to enjoy life's little moments.
Belle's favourite things include long walks, treats, cosy blankets and spending time with her family. She especially enjoys helping test whether the office floor is comfortable enough for afternoon naps!
You'll spot Belle throughout L Magazine, and she can't wait to be part of your family's adventure too. 🐾💛
Our Story
L Magazine began with my daughter, Scarlett.
Like many families, our journey didn't follow the path we expected. Scarlett lives with PANS, ASD and ADHD, and over time I saw how difficult it could be for children who find themselves outside of typical settings. Whether because of SEND, anxiety, chronic illness, school challenges, or home education, many children can miss out on opportunities to feel connected, included and part of something bigger.
As a parent, I searched for resources that felt positive, accessible and genuinely created with children like Scarlett in mind. I struggled to find something that combined creativity, connection and encouragement in one place.
So I decided to create it.
L Magazine is more than a magazine. It's a monthly experience designed to help children create, connect and be themselves. Every box includes a dyslexia-friendly magazine, opportunities to contribute, collectible badges, inspirational role model cards, BSL sign cards, a safeguarded pen pal community and fun themed surprises.
While L Magazine was inspired by Scarlett's journey, it was created for all children. Whether your child attends school, is home educated, has additional needs, or simply loves being creative, we want every child to feel welcome here.
At its heart, L Magazine is built on a simple belief:
Every child deserves to feel seen, valued and connected.
Thank you for being part of our story.
Lucy
Founder, L Magazine Box 💛
Discover Our Pen Pal Community!
💛 L Letters – Connect in Your Own Way
L Letters is a safe, friendly way to connect, share ideas, and feel part of something — all at your own pace.
You can:
- share your thoughts 💭
- send drawings 🎨
- write stories ✏️
- or just say hello 👋
There’s no pressure — join in whenever it feels right 💛
HOW IT WORKS
💌 How L Letters works
- Write a letter or draw a picture or both!
- Send to L Magazine. We ask that parents or carer are involved in this process.
- We carefully check all letters to keep everyone safe.
- We send the letter on to another child.
- We will let you know when you have been matched via email.
✨ You can take part as much or as little as you like
⭐ SAFETY (VERY IMPORTANT)
🛡 Keeping everyone safe
Safety is our priority 💛
- We use a central address — your home address is never shared.
- All letters are checked by either myself or Holly (who are fully DBS checked) before being sent on.
- We do not allow personal details like:
- full names
- addresses
- phone numbers
- social media
- Please ALWAYS ensure a parent or carer checks before sending anything.
👉 This is a safe and supported way to connect
⭐WHAT TO WRITE IDEAS
💡 There are a few ideas in our pen pal leaflet (inside your welcome box)
All of this information will be included in our pen pal leaflet which you will receive in your welcome box.
Which Magazine Is Right For My Child?
One Size Doesn’t Fit Every Child
We currently offer two magazine boxes:
L Magazine Box – recommended for children aged 5–11 years.
L Magazine Box – recommended for children aged 11-16 years.
Our magazines are split into these age groups to help guide your choice, but they’re exactly that – a guide.
Children learn, grow, and engage with the world in different ways. Reading ability, interests, confidence levels, and individual needs can vary hugely, so the suggested ages aren’t strict rules.
Choose the magazine you feel your child will enjoy most. After all, the best magazine is the one that sparks their curiosity, creativity, and excitement when it arrives through the letterbox. ✨📬
To help you decide, we have a "What's inside our magazine?" section and you can explore the types of activities, features, and content included in each magazine.
If you’re unsure which box would be the best fit, please get in touch — we’re always happy to help.
How It Works
1. Choose your membership
Pick the option that works best for your family.
Choose a monthly subscription or save with a 12 month plan. Every box includes a new magazine, badge to earn, activities, surprises and opportunities to connect with other children.
2. Receive your welcome box
Your L journey starts here.
As soon as you subscribe, we will send your welcome box packed with everything you need to get started. You will then be added to our list for the next months box.
3. A new adventure every month
Boxes are posted on the 1st of each month and usually arrive within 2-4 days subject to Royal Mail.
4. Your journey, your way!
There is no long-term commitment. Pause or cancel whenever you choose.
How Does My Subscription Work
All L Magazine Boxes are dispatched on the 1st of each month.
Your first box will always be our Welcome Box, followed by our regular monthly magazine editions.
Subscribe on or before the 28th of the month and your Welcome Box will be dispatched on the 1st of the following month.
Subscribe after the 28th and your Welcome Box will be dispatched on the 1st of the month after next.
For example:
• Subscribe by 28 July → Welcome Box dispatched 1 August.
• Subscribe on 29 July → Welcome Box dispatched 1 September.
• Subscribe by 28 August → Welcome Box dispatched 1 September.
• Subscribe on 29 August → Welcome Box dispatched 1 October.
Your subscription will renew automatically on the same date each month unless paused or cancelled.
You can pause or cancel your subscription at any time.
Why Monthly Matters More Than You Think
Why Monthly Matters
Confidence, creativity, and self-belief rarely develop overnight. Instead, they grow through regular encouragement, positive experiences, opportunities to reflect, and the chance to try new things over time. That's one of the reasons why receiving something each month can have such a lasting impact on a child.
The Importance of Consistency.
Children thrive when they experience positive routines and regular opportunities to learn and grow. Small moments repeated over time can help build confidence, strengthen skills, and encourage children to see themselves in a more positive light.
A single activity can be enjoyable and memorable, but ongoing opportunities for creativity, communication, and self-expression can become part of a child's everyday life.
What Makes L Magazine Box Different?
Each month, children receive a carefully designed box packed with opportunities to create, connect, and explore.
Inside, they'll discover a magazine filled with stories, puzzles, challenges, creative activities, and opportunities to share their own ideas and work. Every box also includes gifts, collectable badges, and features designed to encourage curiosity, imagination, communication, and confidence.
Children are invited to take part, contribute content, try new things, and celebrate their own unique interests and talents.
Encouraging Creativity Beyond Screens.
Many children today spend increasing amounts of time online and are constantly exposed to fast-moving content and digital distractions.
L Magazine offers something different.
A hands-on experience that encourages children to read, create, write, solve problems, communicate, and use their imagination. It's something they can hold, revisit, and enjoy at their own pace.
The Excitement of Something Arriving Just for Them.
There is something special about receiving something addressed to you.
Having a new magazine, activity, challenge, or badge arrive each month gives children something positive to look forward to and creates a sense of anticipation and excitement.
Many children enjoy collecting their badges, completing activities, sharing their creations, and seeing their interests reflected within the magazine.
More Than Just A Magazine.
L Magazine Box is about more than simply receiving a monthly delivery.
It's about encouraging creativity, building confidence, supporting communication, and helping children feel part of something bigger.
We believe every child deserves opportunities to be heard, celebrated, and inspired. Through stories, activities, pen pals, challenges, collectables, and creative projects, we aim to provide experiences that help children grow in confidence while having plenty of fun along the way.
What We Do.
At L Magazine, our mission is simple:
Create. Connect. Be You.
Everything we include is designed to help children express themselves, explore new ideas, build meaningful connections, and celebrate exactly who they are.
How Is L Magazine Box Send Friendly?
L Magazine Box is designed for all children, but we've carefully considered how to make it accessible and welcoming for children with additional needs too.
We know that every child learns, communicates and engages differently, so we've focused on creating something flexible, inclusive and pressure-free.
💛 Dyslexia-Friendly Design
Our magazines are printed using a dyslexia-friendly font and clear layouts, helping to make reading more accessible for a wider range of children.
💛 No Right or Wrong Answers
Many activities encourage creativity, imagination and self-expression rather than testing knowledge or expecting a specific outcome.
💛 Space to Pause and Create
We've included opportunities throughout the magazine for children to take a moment, doodle, reflect, create and engage in their own way. Not every page needs to be completed, and there's no pressure to rush from one activity to the next.
💛 Participation Without Pressure
Children can enjoy L in whatever way suits them. They might complete every activity, choose just one, or simply enjoy reading the magazine. There are no scores, deadlines or expectations – just opportunities to engage in a way that feels right for them.
💛 Encouraging Connection
Our safeguarded pen pal programme offers opportunities to build friendships and connections through letter writing, supported through our relay system.
💛 Celebrating Different Strengths
From creative projects and recipes to puzzles, stories and contributions to the magazine itself, children can engage in the areas that interest them most.
💛 Positive and Inclusive
We celebrate different ways of learning, thinking and experiencing the world. Every child should feel that there is a place for them within L.
💛 Created from real life experience
L Magazine Box was inspired by our own family's experiences of additional needs, school challenges and isolation. While L is for all children, accessibility, inclusion and connection have been at the heart of its design from the very beginning.
Please note: L Magazine Box is not a therapeutic or educational intervention. It is a magazine and activity subscription designed to encourage creativity, confidence, curiosity and connection in an inclusive and accessible way.
L Magazine Workshops
Bringing Creativity, Literacy and Inclusion to Children
At L Magazine, we believe children should have the opportunity to be creators, not just readers.
That's why we offer engaging, interactive workshops designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, encourage communication, and support literacy skills in a fun and inclusive way.
Our workshops are suitable for schools, home education groups, community groups, clubs, libraries, SEND groups, and other organisations working with children.
There is currently no charge for our workshops.
What Are The Workshops?
Our workshops give children the opportunity to become part of the creative process behind L Magazine.
Sessions are designed to be flexible and can be adapted for:
• Whole classes
• Small groups
• SEND groups
• Home education groups
• Community organisations
• Libraries
• Clubs and activity groups
• Literacy enrichment sessions
Children are encouraged to share their ideas, create content, develop new skills, and have their voices heard.
Workshop Activities
Young Magazine Editors
Learn how magazines are created, generate ideas, create headlines, vote on features, and help shape content for future issues.
Story Creators
Create characters, stories, comic strips, and imaginative writing pieces that may be considered for publication.
Front Cover Designers
Design a future front cover for L Magazine and learn what makes a magazine stand out.
Puzzle Makers
Create word searches, riddles, quizzes, mazes, jokes, and other activities for children to enjoy.
Dyslexia & Accessibility Workshop
Explore different fonts, layouts, and accessible design features while learning how reading materials can support different learners.
Pen Pal & Connection Workshop
Discover the joy of letter writing, communication, friendship, and meaningful connections.
Reporter For A Day
Learn basic journalism skills, conduct interviews, and create news stories and articles.
Hero Interview Project
Interview inspiring people from your school, group, or local community and create feature articles celebrating everyday heroes.
Children's Advisory Board
Share ideas and opinions about what children would like to see in future editions of L Magazine.
Become A Published Contributor
One of the most exciting parts of our workshops is that children's work may be featured in future editions of L Magazine.
Stories, artwork, puzzles, interviews, jokes, ideas, and creative projects may all be considered for publication, giving children the opportunity to become published contributors.
School & Group Spotlight
Schools, home education groups, and community organisations may also have the opportunity to be featured in a future edition of L Magazine, showcasing achievements, projects, artwork, stories, and activities.
What Children Gain From Our Workshops
Our workshops are designed to support:
• Literacy
• Creativity
• Communication skills
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Pupil voice
• Inclusion and accessibility awareness
• Imagination and problem-solving
Most importantly, they provide children with a fun, positive experience where their ideas and creativity are valued.
Safeguarding
For your reassurance:
• We hold full public liability insurance.
• Lucy and Holly both hold Enhanced DBS checks.
• Documentation can be provided upon request.
Interested In Booking A Workshop?
We would love to hear from schools, home education groups, community organisations, libraries, and clubs interested in working with us.
Please get in touch to discuss how we can tailor a workshop to suit the children in your setting.
Giving Back
.Giving Back.
Supporting Charities That Matter.
At L Magazine, we believe that every child deserves to feel supported, understood, and valued.
As our magazine grows, we want to ensure that we are also making a positive difference to families facing challenges beyond the pages of our magazine. That's why each year we choose a charity that aligns with our values and our mission of supporting children and families.
Our Charity Partner for This Year.
PANS PANDAS UK
We are proud to announce that during this year, 5% of L Magazine's profits will be donated to PANS PANDAS UK.
PANS PANDAS UK is a charity dedicated to supporting families affected by PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections).
The charity works tirelessly to:
• Provide information, guidance, and support to affected families.
• Raise awareness of PANS and PANDAS among the public and healthcare professionals.
• Campaign for improved access to diagnosis, treatment, and care.
• Advocate for better understanding of these conditions.
• Support and encourage research into PANS and PANDAS.
We are honoured to support the important work they do and hope our contribution will help them continue providing vital support and resources to families who need them.
Why This Matters.
Behind every diagnosis is a child, a family, and a story.
Many families affected by PANS and PANDAS face long journeys to obtain answers, support, and appropriate care. By supporting PANS PANDAS UK, we hope to play a small part in helping those families access the information, understanding, and advocacy they deserve.
Thank You.
Every subscription, purchase, and contribution to L Magazine helps us support not only children's creativity and literacy, but also charities making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
Thank you for helping us give back.
Get In Touch
Share Your Ideas!
Do you have a story or idea for us? Would you like to write for us?
Send us a message and let us know what you are thinking about.
or what you would like us to include in future issues?
Our Schedule
Open today | 09:00 – 17:00 |
We will reply to you ASAP usually within 48 hours.
You may also contact us at : info@lmagazine.co.uk.
