The date of Chinese New Year changes every year, but it always falls between 21 January and 20 February. The day of the Chinese New Year is a new moon day, usually the second after the winter solstice. This year it was on 22 January 2023.
We want Ashburys train station to be accessible for all
27 January 2023 - 2:45pm
Last week, our campaigns team visited Bridge College alongside Nathaniel Yates to kickstart our work on making the local Ashburys' train station accessible.
Care means having someone regularly around and being loved and protected, teenage survey reveals
23 January 2023 - 12:30pm
An online survey undertaken by the children’s rights charity Article 39, as part of the national #KeepCaringTo18 campaign, was completed by 355 teenagers aged 16 and 17 between 20 November 2022 and 1 January 2023.
Our response to the government’s consultation on regulating semi-independent accommodation
16 January 2023 - 5:00pm
Today, we have outlined our concerns to the Department for Education about their plans to regulate semi-independent accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds.
The Together Trust launches project to work with New Horizon, Ghana’s first SEND school
12 January 2023 - 9:30pm
The Together Trust is embarking on an exciting new collaboration and programme of activities with students from New Horizon School; the first SEND school in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
Disabled people face multiple barriers to both finding and staying in work. But why is that? And why aren’t more people talking about the disability employment gap?
Opinion: Semi-independent accommodation and the disregard for children’s mental health
5 January 2023 - 12:45pm
Our Campaigns and Advocacy Officer Styliana examines the potential impact of the semi-independent accommodation proposals on the mental health of children aged 16 and 17 who are in care.
Unlocking hobbies and future pathways: Parents Careers Afternoon at Inscape House
2 January 2023 - 10:00am
Students and their parents spent an afternoon talking to colleges from Greater Manchester, discussing careers and future opportunities. An Inscape alumni later talked to the students about breaking into the gaming industry.
Inscape House School knows how to throw a Christmas party! Over the last week of term, students got to meet Father Christmas, get temporary tattoos, raise funds for the school and more.
The most anticipated event of the festive season returns: the Together Trust Carol Concert
21 December 2022 - 3:15pm
The festive season well and truly begins with the Together Trust’s annual Carol Concert at St Mary's Church, Cheadle. After two years of virtual carolling, we were thrilled for the return of our in-person concert!
Our Campaigns Manager Lucy reflects on the new regulations introduced by the government this month and the impact of legalising the use of ‘unregulated accommodation’ for 16 and 17 year olds.
Tips and tricks for parents of children with special needs - Christmas edition
16 December 2022 - 2:15pm
While the winter holidays can be a great time to relax and recharge, they can also bring challenges for children and young people with special needs and their families.
Read more for our top tips from the Therapy and Specialist Support team.
Move Manchester dancers, Jack and Ayesha, were invited to Bridge College to share their love of dance and to teach students a routine to perform for parents and carers.
Hundreds of bikers play Santa to drop off gifts for vulnerable children at the Together Trust
12 December 2022 - 1:30pm
Last Sunday, hundreds of local bikers dressed as Father Christmas and his helpers rode to the Together Trust campus in Cheadle to deliver presents they had donated to raise a smile on the faces of the children the charity supports.
Little stories, big impact: how John Lewis is brightening up the lives of children
8 December 2022 - 10:45am
From Christmas trees to carolling, toys, and Santa’s Grotto – John Lewis has done it all. Children supported by the Together Trust have taken part in lots of fun activities this holiday season.
John Lewis shining a light on foster care this winter is crucial
28 November 2022 - 12:00pm
We know Christmas can be the loneliest time of the year for children in care and care leavers. That’s why, when this year’s much-awaited John Lewis & Partners Christmas ad was released this month, we were thrilled that its story was one so close to our hearts: a foster carer and child’s journey.