a charity rewriting the future for every mind

Ben Branson - founder of the Hidden 20% - a charity on a mission to share the truth about neurodiversity. He is sitting on a green chair, smiling and looking to his left against a black background.

Inventor, entrepreneur and founder of The Hidden 20%.

It took 39 years to learn that I’m autistic/ADHD. My story is typical of an undiagnosed, unsupported neurodivergent person – bullying, unemployment, addiction, homelessness, trauma and burnout. And like so many others, it could have been avoided.

We are different. And those differences have changed the world. [Just ask Newton, Einstein, Edison, Turing, Darwin, Jobs, Grandin, Da Vinci, Christie, Curie, Mozart, Monroe, Ali or Elvis.]

Enough with the stigma, the shame, the myths, the exclusion and the stereotypes. It’s time to catch up – to hear the truth, to see the facts, and to recognise the strengths and skills that have been hidden for too long.

With my brilliant ND team, we’ve built The Hidden 20% – a UK charity, podcast and movement finding and sharing the truth about ND. Together, we’re breaking the cycle of silence, shame and suffering.

We make the hidden visible – through stories, science and truth.

Join us. Stand with us. The future belongs to those who think differently.

Ben Branson – Founder & Host

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The Hidden 20% is our weekly show featuring a variety of guests chatting to Ben about the positives & challenges of thinking differently. Click below to watch the latest episode.

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  • "Amazing & so beyond needed! Just want to scream thank you! Thank you for representing and discussing all sides of neurodiversity, opening up and having such important conversations and helping to breaking down the stigma around neurodiversity. Please keep up the amazing work!"

    astragal247

  • "My new favourite podcast! This is an incredible podcast, with a wonderfully calming, open and engaging host. I’ve eagerly binge-watched all episodes so far, and can’t wait for new ones! It’s transformative for someone with newly diagnosed neurodivergence to hear the life experiences of others presented in such a ‘normalised’ way that celebrates our diversity without pushing the superpower narrative. A huge thank you for making it!

    mdrjax

  • "Brilliant! Only part way through and I feel like this is what I have been looking for! Ben is an excellent host, the guests so far are real, inspirational and welcoming. The first podcast that I have listened to about neurodivergence that doesn’t bash the neurotypical throughout. I cannot wait to listen to more. Thank you for creating it!"

    the naughty pixie

  • "Thank you! The podcast I needed! As a recently diagnosed adult with ADHD it brings me piece of mind and hope to hear how people work with and manage their neurodivergence. If you are neurodivergent, suspect you are, know someone who is, or want to be the best support to those around you, I highly, highly recommend you listen to this podcast. It’s awesome and insightful. Do yourself a favour and have a listen. 5 stars!"

    Sixum Suave

Two awards for the British Podcast Awards on a green textured surface against a black background. The awards are black with white print and depict a vintage microphone with a pair of headphones. The text on the awards reads, "BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS," "New Podcast 2024 The Hidden 20%," and "Interview 2024 The Hidden 20%."

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British Podcast Awards Interview 2024 (Gold)

British Podcast Awards New Podcast 2024 (Silver)

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