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Together Trust team and visitors at the festival.

Vibrant celebration of South Asian heritage at Manchester Mega Mela 2022

5 August 2022 - 8:00am

A passionate team of Together Trust staff members were among the thousands of festival goers at the largest celebration of South Asian Culture in the North of England - Manchester Mega Mela 2022.

Inscape House School nominated for national award

30 July 2022 - 8:00am

We’re delighted to announce that Inscape House School has been shortlisted for the prestigious NASS Breaking Barriers Award 2022. The specialist school has been recognised for its exceptional work in creating positive and sustainable outcomes for young people.

Child with down syndrome smiling. Sat next to woman whose face isn't visible.

SEND proposals fall short for children and families: our response to the Green Paper consultation

28 July 2022 - 10:45am

Since the SEND Green Paper was launched in late March, we have been busy consulting with parents and carers of children with SEND, through our ‘Your Say on SEND’ survey. We’ve engaged with our workforce, parent and carer groups and organisations such as the Disabled Children Partnership.

Leo receiving his prize at the Portico Library Sadie Massey Awards in Manchester Central Library.

Inscape House School student wins creative writing award

27 July 2022 - 8:00am

A student’s creativity and storytelling skills were among those honoured in this year’s Portico Library Sadie Massey Awards at a ceremony in Manchester Central Library earlier this month.

Aschroft School students at the closing ceremony of their Olympic-themed sports day.

Ashcroft School embraces the Olympic spirit at sports day

25 July 2022 - 9:00am

One of our charity’s specialist schools, Ashcroft School, held its annual and long-awaited sports day last week, as pupils and teachers enjoyed participating in an Olympic-themed day of activities.

High praise for Inscape House School from the grateful mum of Year 11 student

21 July 2022 - 11:45am

Inscape student, 16-year-old Faye Hanaghan, has made remarkable progress thanks to the school’s tailored support and staff dedication.

A group of young campaigners stand outside 10 Downing Street with a yellow box. It reads 10,800 people want the government to keep caring for children up to 18

Free Loaves on Fridays: an anthology written by care experienced writers

20 July 2022 - 11:30am

The Together Trust is looking forward to contributing to a new anthology, Free Loaves on Fridays. It will include poems, letters, and reflections from care experienced people, providing a safe and inclusive space for known and unknown writers to choose how their stories are told.

Make the most of the summer holidays: holiday and travel planning

19 July 2022 - 8:00am

Most of us like to get away on a summer holiday if we can, but when your child or young person has autism, it requires extra thought and planning to find somewhere that suits them best.

Celebrations at the Together Trust Achievement Awards 2022

18 July 2022 - 9:45am

The children and young people we support were celebrating on Thursday at the Together Trust Achievement Awards.

Hosted at Manchester City FC, the event recognised the incredible achievements of our young people.

Make the most of the summer holidays: plan your time

15 July 2022 - 12:00pm

While the summer holidays can be a great time to relax and recharge, they can also bring challenges for children and young people with autism and their families.

Two people smile at the camera, hugging each other. They are outside with a building behind them.

We're officially a Living Wage employer

14 July 2022 - 11:15am

We have been accredited as a Living Wage employer!

Our charity, which employs over 850 people in the North West, has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum.

A student smiling while showing the pizza his pizza.

Autistic students make mocktails and pizzas at a restaurant's masterclass

12 July 2022 - 11:00am

Enthusiastic professionals from the premium restaurant chain Gusto spent a day at Inscape House School last week to teach autistic students real-world skills in the hospitality sector. Over 15 young people experienced first-hand what it’s like working as waiting staff, as well as how to make flavourful mocktails.

Three people sit on chairs, indoors facing the camera. One of them has a clipboard. They are laughing and looking at each other.

Our response to the Mental Health Consultation

11 July 2022 - 11:30am

On 6 July 2022, we responded to the mental health consultation. The aim of this consultation was to gather people’s views on mental health support.

Those views will inform the new 10-year cross-governmental plan for mental health and wellbeing in England.

Sensory rooms, animal roadshows and bubble displays delight crowds at Stockport’s first accessible festival

5 July 2022 - 12:30pm

Stockport’s first accessible festival took place in Cheadle this weekend, as hundreds of local people and families joined us for a day of family-friendly fun. Join Together Festival is our new event to unite our local community and raise money for our vital services across the North West.

Bridge College learners took part in the GreaterSport Indoor British Rowing

4 July 2022 - 9:15am

Bridge College learners had a fantastic opportunity to take part in the GreaterSport Indoor British Rowing event in Manchester. We are all incredibly proud of everyone that took part, especially as it was their first time trying indoor rowing. Students even surprised themselves by winning the Further Education team relay.

Together Trust brings Disney characters to life at Blackrod Scarecrow Festival

1 July 2022 - 12:00pm

A resident and staff at the Together Trust’s community service in Bolton took part in the annual Blackrod Scarecrow Festival last weekend. An array of over 120 homemade and colourful scarecrows popped up in verges, greens and front gardens for the return of the village’s hugely popular festival.

Bridge College celebrates Learning Disability Week

28 June 2022 - 10:00am

Learning Disability Week is an opportunity to make sure the world hears about what life is like when you have a learning disability. We want to focus on how people with a learning disability are reconnecting with friends and their communities.

Joyful news for Pride Month

24 June 2022 - 1:45pm

With the LGBTQ+ month well underway, here are some of the ways our Together Trust team is marking it across the services. The Together Trust has recently launched a brand new network for LGBTQ+ staff that is all about creating inclusive and supportive communities for queer people and allies.

a man with two children smiling at the camera. They are holding hands and the man is holding an umbrella.

Our position on the Care Review

21 June 2022 - 12:45pm

When the Care Review was announced in January 2021, it was described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset the way that children were cared for in England. Care experienced people, campaigners, and charities rang the alarm on the children’s social care system years ago.

Students and staff in a row on stage. They are playing the drums.

Greater Manchester’s specialist schools join forces for music extravaganza 

17 June 2022 - 12:00pm

Pupils from specialist schools across Greater Manchester and Cheshire came together for the Together Trust’s Music Festival.  Hosted at the Lowry in Salford Quays, the festival showcased performances from 90 students from the Together Trust’s specialist education settings and other specialist schools from the region. 