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

    What we do

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

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A group of students wearing christmas hats stood inside a shopping centre. They are holding music sheets and singing.

Christmas celebrations across the Together Trust

22 December 2023 - 10:00am

With over 47 different services, we couldn't start telling you how they've all been getting ready for Christmas. But we have compiled our favourite stories from the past month - from surprise visits to decorations, events and carolling.

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Children and young people fill hearts with joy at Christmas carol concert

20 December 2023 - 10:00am

Over a hundred people joined at St Mary's Church in Cheadle on 12 December for the Together Trust's annual Christmas carol concert.

Parents, carers and staff were treated to well-known carols and performances by children and young people from the Together Trust's residential services and specialist educational provisions.

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Winter wonderland holiday for children and young people at Woodlands

15 December 2023 - 10:00am

Two residents and staff members at our short-break service Woodlands spent a weekend amongst acres of stunning Lancashire countryside last month.

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“You get to invest time, love and experience in a young person and give them hope for the future": Meet some of the people fostering with the Together Trust

12 December 2023 - 10:45am

Every fostering household is different, just like every child in need of foster care is different. We're actively welcoming applications from people from all walks of life, ages, and backgrounds to match with a foster child in urgent need of a home. 

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What comes after education?: Launching our new nationwide survey

8 December 2023 - 2:45pm

We've joined forces with fellow charity National Star to improve the way young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) are supported when they leave education.

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A Thanksgiving to remember: children care homes mark the holiday in style

1 December 2023 - 11:00am

With the holiday season approaching, staff at two of our residential services, Norvent and Ventnor, turned ordinary days into fun and seasonal experiences for children and young people with challenging behaviours, learning difficulties and mental health issues.

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Meet Stitch, the bearded dragon turned therapy animal!

30 November 2023 - 10:15am

Meet Stitch, our new addition to the Animal Assisted Intervention therapy team! Sporting a shiny coat of scales and an impressive set of spikes, he's not just a pet; he's a learning partner.

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Meridian adventurers jump 15,000 feet to raise funds

20 November 2023 - 10:00am

Earlier this autumn, staff members from one of our services, Meridian, took on a fantastic adventure to raise money for the garden of the short break home, where we support autistic children and young people.

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Putting time into the Together Trust as a Volunteer Research Assistant

15 November 2023 - 10:00am

Kerri, our voluntary research assistant, shares how volunteering has expanded her experience in researching and built up transferable knowledge and skills, as well as doing her bit for society.

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Local stores lending us a helping hand this winter

10 November 2023 - 11:00am

If you’re local to the Together Trust, keep reading. This winter, we are collaborating with multiple stores who are supporting us in many wonderful ways.

Whether you’re a Tesco fan, keen on Lidl, a Co-op member, or love to treat yourself to a John Lewis trip – there's something for everyone. Keep reading to discover how you can shop while giving back this holiday season.

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Campaign success! Plans to close rail ticket offices in England have been scrapped

1 November 2023 - 2:15pm

You may have seen the incredible news that the government is scrapping its plans to close rail ticket offices in England. Earlier this year, our amazing supporters helped us send 600 letters to rail companies about the impact that this proposal would have on disabled passengers.

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Show you care this Care Leavers Week

25 October 2023 - 10:00am

Today marks the start of National Care Leavers Week 2023. We believe that all children in the care system should have safe and loving homes and receive care where they live until at least age 18. You can play a vital role in speaking up for the rights of children in care.

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Bridge students bring local community issues to the attention of Andy Burnham

17 October 2023 - 9:45am

Bridge College students left a lasting impression on Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, during his visit to our campus on October 6 2023.

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Update on government plans for improving the care system

6 October 2023 - 3:45pm

In February 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) published its consultation, Stable Homes Built on Love, seeking views on their ideas for reform of the children's social care system.

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Students dress up in their best animal costumes to celebrate World Animal Day

5 October 2023 - 11:30am

Today's 'Animal World Day' at Inscape House School was a roaring success. The event saw tens of students walk through the doors of the big hall to learn more about animal ecosystems and how to protect them. 

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Bridge Bake Off 2023

2 October 2023 - 3:15pm

In a delightful gathering at the bustling Bridge College café, the Bridge College community, came together to participate in the highly anticipated event of the year: Bridge Bake Off 2023.

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What about the children? We’ve signed an open letter to Chair of COVID-19 inquiry

27 September 2023 - 9:15am

We at the Together Trust, along with over 40 children's charities and professionals in child development, are deeply concerned about the unacceptable delays in taking evidence from children regarding the effects of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pen pals over 7000 kilometres apart: Celebrating Inscape House’s latest project with New Horizon

25 September 2023 - 8:45am

In January 2023, Together Trust launched an exciting collaborative project with New Horizon Special School, Ghana’s first SEN school.

Earlier this year, one of the ways Inscape House School (part of the Together Trust) got involved in this exciting project was the preparing and sending of a 40ft container of resources from our school in Cheadle, Stockport, all the way to Accra in Ghana. 

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“I want to be a chef when I grow up” - Inscape House School students share careers ambitions in artwork displayed at Manchester Central Library

20 September 2023 - 2:30pm

Inscape House School students took part in ‘Futures for All’, a city-wide initiative by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Greater Manchester Apprenticeship & Careers Service (GMACS) celebrating young people with SEND in the workplace.  

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Our response to Ofsted’s proposals on inspecting semi-independent accommodation

15 September 2023 - 11:30am

Last week, we responded to the consultation on the new Ofsted inspection framework for semi-independent accommodation.

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