​Joy Carter is a British comedian, writer, actress and advocate for adoption & humour

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'I  know what you're thinking. I bet she was born in Nigeria raised by white missionaries and brought up in Scunthorpe? Yes you're right.'

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NEWS

I will always be an advocate for adoption and fostering following on from my own story. I had the pleasure of attending the NAFP (National Association of Fostering Providers Parliamentary Reception hosted by

Jess Asato MP Read what happened on this amazing day in my blog

Enjoy a comedy show clip Smirk Experience 

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Read/video New blog about attending the second Live comedy AGM in February at the Leicester Comedy Festival.  Why have comedians wages dropped? What advances and challenges does the sector face? 

 

Enjoy the feedback clip from JOYtalk (enjoy clip) stand up show and talk about humour sponsored by Westminster council and part of comedy-on-prescription (craic.health). Boost up your wellbeing by laughter and learning. I have had the honour of being a Craic.health practitioner since 2025.

 

BBC Article on why humour is good for your health..

 

The BBC published a survey into the power of humour, the UK industry and the conversation into making comedy an art form  READ

 

Joy's miracle 'against all the odd's' life story has shaped her character, career and sense of FUN! From her stage shows to advocacy work Joy is passionate about developing lasting change in the adoption, humour, and diversity fields working with communities, charities, organisations, churches, business and government. In 2008 Joy's humour was recognised when she was nominated for an Emma award in comedy and her career exploded. Joy now boasts many TV, film and broadcasting credits to her name and is constantly challenging herself engage, develop and develop her authentic voice and creative work.

 

Following a news interview for Channel 4 in 2006 about Madonna adopting black children suddenly Joy's life story went viral overnight reaching over 10 million people on channels such as BBC1, SKY, Channel 4 to name a few.  As the letters and emails poured in she realised there was so much more to humour and her life developed. Humour is Joy's name, mantra and now her work and advocacy. Joy is now committed to using her voice and platforms to champion better outcomes for adopted children and adults, teaching people to use laughter fully in the are areas of mental health and develop her comedic skills to push boundaries. *

 

ADVOCACY PAGE coming soon..

'The best change starts with a giggle'.

 

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