News and stories
Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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Students showcase musical accomplishments at the Lowry
Pupils from 11 specialist educational settings across Greater Manchester and Cheshire joined forces at the Lowry Theatre to stage the…
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World Sleep Day 2023: Sleep is essential for health
by Bonita Whittaker-Shaw, Specialist Sleep Practitioner and Kate Seasman, Sleep Service Manager World Sleep Day falls on 17 March this…
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Mythbusting common fostering concerns for LGBTQ+ people
Here at the Together Trust, we are proud to support LGBTQ+ individuals and couples wanting to foster. We are a New Family…
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Romiley and Marple Lions Club helps children’s home get a garden makeover
Community is at the heart of everything we do at the Together Trust Meridian, one of our short breaks services has recently…
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A talented autistic pupil shines at Disability Gymnastics competitions
A superstar student from Inscape House School, a specialist school supporting children and young people with autism, came second in the National…
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Lee’s story: “it’s a great feeling to help someone and set them up for their life ahead”
Our foster carers come in all shapes and sizes. One thing unites them – they all provide a safe space…
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From plot to plate: horticulture enthusiasts at Haines House learn to live sustainably
Last year, one of our residential services, Haines House, kicked off an exciting sustainable project, along with the young people’s parents…
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Haines House with a breathtaking trip to Scotland
Three young people, two parents, and staff from one of our specialist homes, Haines House, strapped on their hiking boots…
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The Deputy Lord Mayor of Salford warmly welcomed by the Together Trust
Last month, the Deputy Ceremonial Mayor of Salford, Councillor Gina Reynolds, received a warm welcome from one of the Together Trust’s…
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Afternoon tea with the Lord Mayor
A group of young people from the Together Trust enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at Manchester Central Library with the…
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Being a foster carer: the fiction and the facts
What do you think you know about becoming a foster carer? Our experience is that people don’t always have accurate,…
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This is me: Social media through the eyes of a care-experienced young person
*Names have been changed to protect identities If you were asked whether social media does more harm than good these…
Helpful resources
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