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Our communications team are on hand to supply our press kit, organise interview opportunities with our spokespeople and answer enquiries.

A selection of press releases, statements and spokespeople bios are posted below but if there is anything you can't see, please get in touch.

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The Together Trust launches its new ‘I am thankful…’ appeal

5 May 2020 - 3:15pm

 

The Greater Manchester based charity the Together Trust launched its new virtual ‘I am thankful for…’ appeal this week, with the official launch date being Tuesday 5 May to coincide with ‘Giving Tuesday Now’.  

Giving Tuesday happens every year, however this year Giving Tuesday Now has been created in response the COVID-19 crisis. As charities have seen such a huge reduction in income since the outbreak of the virus, digital campaigns are now the focus for engagement with the community and businesses. 

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Local children get creative for NHS Nightingale North West Hospital

30 April 2020 - 11:15am

 

The Stockport based charity the Together Trust has responded to calls, from the Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership, for art to brighten the walls of the new NHS Nightingale Hospital North West at Manchester’s G-Mex Centre.

Children and young people in the Together Trusts schools and care settings, who in many cases have learning disabilities, complex needs and autism have been busy creating art to brighten the new facility, built in response to the Covid-19 emergency.

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Worsley man takes up the 2.6 Challenge to raise funds for the Together Trust

28 April 2020 - 4:15pm

 

Worsley resident Oliver Hague is backing the Greater Manchester based charity the Together Trust this week by taking part in the 2.6 Challenge.

Oliver is a marketer and analyst for Brunel International, a corporate supporter of the Together Trust. Last year students for the charities Inscape House School visited Brunel’s offices in Manchester to carry out work experience.

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Bridge College in Manchester extends its Supported Internship Programme

16 April 2020 - 10:30am

 

The Together Trust’s Bridge College has extended its Supported Internship Programme and opened applications for places for the next intake in the autumn. The programme is open to 16 to 24 year olds with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) who are interested in getting into employment.    

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Bridge College in Manchester shortlisted for a national award

15 April 2020 - 10:30am

 

The Together Trust’s Bridge College in Manchester has been shortlisted for a national award, in recognition for its work in supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).

Natspec, the awarding body, shortlisted Bridge College from more than 50 entries from across the county in the ‘Inter-disciplinary Working’ category for the college’s project ‘Innovation in supporting students with PMLD: Achieving integration of learning and therapy through Physiotherapy and Sensory Sport.’          

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The Together Trust signs a joint statement about the need for human rights and equality in care during the coronavirus crisis

9 April 2020 - 2:15pm

Along with 78 organisations across the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) community we have signed a joint statement this morning about the need for human rights and equality in care during the #COVID19 crisis.

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Stockport family run business William Turner raises £8,967.41 for the Together Trust

10 March 2020 - 10:30am

 

Stockport business William Turner recently presented the Cheadle based charity the Together Trust with a cheque for £8,967.41. The money was raised by the company and its employees during its one year charity partnership with the Together Trust, which supports children and families in the North West of England.      

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The Together Trust responds to LGA report

27 February 2020 - 8:45am

Mark Lee, Chief Executive, responds to a report by the Local Government Association on profit making and loss in independent children's homes.

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Cheshire resident receives MBE for more than a quarter of a century’s service to local charities

26 February 2020 - 3:45pm

 

A Cheshire resident received an MBE from Princess Anne recently in a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace. Wendy Coomer was awarded the honour, which was announced in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours List , in recognition of her services to young people and the community in Cheshire. Mrs Coomer has been actively involved with the Stockport based charity the Together Trust in a variety of volunteer roles for more than a quarter of a century. 

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Manchester based Medicines Evaluation Unit raises more two and a half thousand pounds for the Together Trust

13 February 2020 - 11:30am

 

The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) presented the Together Trust with a cheque for £2,688.28 recently, raised by the MEU during its two year charity partnership with the Together Trust, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. 

MEU, which is based on the Wythenshawe Hospital site in south Manchester, is one of the UK’s leading contract research organisations, possessing extensive pharmaceutical, scientific and clinical expertise.

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New Art Exhibition at the Lowry opens, featuring work from children and adults, supported by the Together Trust

6 February 2020 - 11:30am

 

A new exhibition at the Lowry Centre has opened this week in which work from children and adults, supported by the Greater Manchester based charity the Together Trust, is being exhibited as part of the charity’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

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New Art Exhibition at the Lowry Centre

28 January 2020 - 4:30pm

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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A MEDIA INVITE ONLY - THE EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FROM 2 FEBRAUARY TO 24 MAY 2020.

Event: The opening of the new 150 Artists Exhibition at the Lowry Centre.

Date of event:   Thursday 30 January 2020.

Time:  Speeches will begin at 6.15pm after which there will be an opportunity to view the exhibit.   

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One of the North West’s of England’s oldest charities celebrates 150 years of helping children, adults and families

2 January 2020 - 2:15pm

In 2020 the Stockport based charity the Together Trust is celebrating 150 years of supporting children, adults and families in the North West of England. With services across the region the Trust accepts referrals not only from the North West but from all over the UK. 

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England and Wales urged to prioritise mental health support for care experienced people

3 December 2019 - 2:00pm

 

Did you know that children in care are four times more likely to experience mental health issues than their peers?

As the leading disability charity in the North West, the Together Trust is passionate for providing support, care and a hopeful future to people with health needs and learning disabilities. We are also proud to support external projects, addressing a positive approach to individuals suffering from mental health issues and lacking the necessary aftercare support.

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A call for the government to put children at the heart of their spending

29 November 2019 - 2:00pm

 

We are joining 140+ organisations in a call to all political parties to put children and young people at the heart of this general election.

There are almost 14 million children in the UK but their voices are missing from the national conversation and far too little attention has been paid to their needs, particularly those of the most vulnerable. Instead, the debate on Brexit means the issues affecting children are being crowded out of the national debate.

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The Mayor of Trafford Visits Bridge College in Manchester

22 November 2019 - 1:45pm

 

Bridge College, a specialist further education college in Openshaw in Manchester, welcomed the Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Rob Chilton, for a visit this week.

The visit was hosted by the Principal Lisa Duncalf and the Mayor was given a tour of the college, which meets the needs of students up to the age of 25 years with learning difficulties and disabilities, complex health needs, communication disorders and autism. 

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Gone but not forgotten – North West charity the Together Trust uses social media to remember the fallen of WW1   

7 November 2019 - 11:00am

In the run up to Armistice Day the North West disability charity the Together Trust is honouring the 400 former pupils, residents and members of staff who served in the First World War by using social media to publish some of their individual stories.

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Fundamental change needs to happen

2 May 2019 - 2:30pm

 

Yesterday the committee for housing, communities and local government published its report on the funding of local authorities children's social care. We were pleased to see the cross-party recommendations and acknowledgement that there must be more investment in children’s services. 

The report reflects the harsh reality that local authorities face delivering children’s social care today. We support the report recommendations, which includes the investment of up to £3.1 billion into children's social care along with systematic change.

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