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    Everyone deserves to lead a happy life – together, we make that possible

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    At the Together Trust, we deliver individual care, support and education services across the North West.

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Together Trust’s Chief Executive Mark Lee announces his retirement

30 July 2024 - 9:00am

Mark Lee, Chief Executive of charity Together Trust, announced this month his upcoming retirement in December 2024.

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Students celebrate the end of the year in style

29 July 2024 - 10:30am

The final day of the academic year is always a highlight for our schools and colleges, but this year was truly unforgettable. From dance parties to bingo, support animals to red carpets – here's what our students have been up to.  

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Beep beep: Inscape House School students experience the world of auto retail

24 July 2024 - 10:15am

This term, two students from Inscape House School had the amazing opportunity to undertake work experience with the team at LSH Auto UK Limited, the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz and Smart retailer, located in Stockport. 

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We’ve heard the new government’s priorities. What are yours?

17 July 2024 - 4:45pm

On 17 July, the new government announced through the King’s Speech their priorities for the United Kingdom over the next five-years. 

But what we want to know is – what are yours?

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Annual Together Trust Achievement Awards celebrate exceptional young people at Stockport County Football Club

17 July 2024 - 10:00am

On 11 July, the Together Trust charity hosted its annual Achievement Awards, a heartwarming celebration of 159 children and young people in specialist education or living in care.

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Bridge Fest 2024: A day of unforgettable fun and celebration

15 July 2024 - 10:00am

What an incredible day it was at BridgeFest 2024! The excitement was palpable as Bridge College students came together to celebrate their achievements at the end of the academic year.

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Inscape House School's magazine wins big at the Shine Awards

12 July 2024 - 10:00am

We are thrilled to announce that Inscape School House has clinched not one, but two prestigious Shine Awards!

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2500 people flock to Together Trust campus for Cheadle’s accessible family festival

10 July 2024 - 8:45am

Stockport's first accessible festival was a resounding success this Saturday in Cheadle, bringing together hundreds of local people and families for a day of fun and entertainment.

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Annual Together Trust's Music and Performing Arts Festival lights up Lowry Theatre

8 July 2024 - 4:30pm

On 3 July, a group of pupils from 12 specialist educational settings across Greater Manchester and Cheshire came together at the yearly Together Trust's Music and Performing Arts Festival at the Lowry Theatre.

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Natspec Intercollege sports day: A day of fun and team spirit

5 July 2024 - 1:00pm

The ever-popular Intercollege Sports Day, hosted by Seashell Trust, took place this year on 20 June at Sportcity, Manchester, as part of the Natspec Games programme

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Bridge College students embark on an unforgettable residential adventure

3 July 2024 - 10:00am

The residential trip to Dukes Barn in Matlock was nothing short of spectacular. Every moment was filled with excitement!

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Prepare to vote this Thursday 4 July

1 July 2024 - 4:30pm

The general election is only three days away. By the end of this week, we will know who will be running the country for the next five years.  

In this blog, our Campaigns and Advocacy Officer Styliana shares what you need to do to prepare to vote.

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Latest campaigning actions around voting in the general election

20 June 2024 - 4:30pm

In light of the upcoming general election, we've kickstarted our mission to raise awareness about the right to vote and the voting process.

Over the last few weeks, we reached out to our services and explained our intention in raising awareness to young people about their right to vote and the voting process.

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Disabled young people cast their votes and learn more about the upcoming election

19 June 2024 - 11:30am

Since the next General Election date has been set for 4 July 2024, our campaigning team have been busy spreading the word about the importance of voting.  

Styliana, our amazing Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, has been visiting our adult services to talk to the young people about elections.  

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The Together Trust charity awarded Gold Accreditation by Investors in People

18 June 2024 - 1:15pm

We're sincerely delighted to share the news of our charity receiving the esteemed "We Invest in People" Gold accreditation for the second time. As a notable disability charity in the North West, the Together Trust is committed to providing tailored care, support, and education to numerous children, adults, parents, and carers annually.

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How the Together Trust brings accessibility to the forefront with Join Together Festival

17 June 2024 - 9:30am

With around 700,000 people in the UK with autism, 1.5 million people with a learning disability, and one in four experiencing mental health problems each year, many potential festival-goers could be missing out because their physical and/or mental needs are not being met.

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Only 6 days left to register to vote!

12 June 2024 - 10:15am

My Vote My Voice campaign, aims to make voting accessible for everyone, especially those with learning disabilities and autism. It outlines the legal requirements for voting, provides a step-by-step guide and suggests ways to get more information and updates.

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A letter to our volunteers this Volunteers Week

6 June 2024 - 10:30am

Volunteers at Together Trust have made an incredible contribution this year, completing 1531 hours of volunteering and 750 individual activities.

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Together Trust: Continuing Commitment as a Real Living Wage Employer

5 June 2024 - 4:30pm

Leading North West disability charity, the Together Trust, remains proudly accredited as a Living Wage employer in 2024

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What commitments do we want from the next government?

28 May 2024 - 3:45pm

This week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared 4th July as the date for the next general election.  

Parliament is set to be dissolved on the 30th of May, and the vote will occur 25 working days later.  

In light of this announcement, we want to highlight the key commitments we expect to see from the next government, whichever political party is voted in. 

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