News & blog

Blog | 25 January 2022

Keen gardener Alex visits Kew Gardens’ community allotment

by Jenna Lloyd

Alex and Nora from The Enterprise in Richmond went to Kew Gardens to find out more about their community education programme… They also managed to pick up some free bulbs!

News | 12 January 2022

New training kitchen in Truro supports students with learning disabilities and autism into the workplace

Thanks to funding from the Wolfson Foundation, Boscawen Farm in Truro is set to develop a training kitchen to offer accredited courses in hospitality and catering.

Blog | 23 December 2021

A look back at end-of-lockdown celebrations

by Laetitia Nnalue

Many of us were reunited with loved ones when lockdowns and restrictions came to an end earlier this year. We spoke to services in Bradford and Littlehampton to find out how people we support in these areas celebrated with their friends and families…

Blog | 22 December 2021

Support workers transform garden shed into Santa’s grotto for people with disabilities and autism

by Jenna Lloyd

In an effort to bring some sparkle to another uncertain Christmas, one of our Darlington services has transformed their garden shed into a magical Santa’s grotto for people we support.

Blog | 20 December 2021

Easingwold community centre offers photography and drama groups for people with disabilities and autism

by Laetitia Nnalue

This year, thanks to our supporters, The Bootshop – one of our community centres based in Easingwold, York – has been able to introduce new activities including an outdoor photography club and a drama group for people we support.

Blog | 17 December 2021

Giving the gift of technology – how we’re keeping people with disabilities and autism connected this Christmas

by Maxine Spry

Whether it’s tablets, phones or improved internet access, technology has never been so important for people we support.

Blog | 16 December 2021

Green projects springing up across the country thanks to donors and volunteers

by Anisa Syed

Green projects like our allotments and food growing schemes really boost the wellbeing of people we support, enabling them to meet new people and give back to their local communities.

Blog | 14 December 2021

Donations help thriving Kent community radio station staffed by people with disabilities and autism

by Darren Worthy

People we support now have regular slots DJing and hosting shows, playing music and talking about the things they love on our community radio station.

Blog | 13 December 2021

‘I’m stronger physically and socially’ – help us provide more community activities for people we support

by Darren Worthy

The Enterprise in Richmond are just one of our services hosting a range of fun and exciting activities for people we support. Find out how you can help us to provide more karate, keep fit and arts and crafts classes…

Blog | 10 December 2021

5 tips for a Christmas that works for everyone

by John Ockenden

Christmas can be a difficult time for people with a learning disability, autism or mental health needs. We’ve taken advice from many sources to help make this season easier and more enjoyable for everyone.