News and stories
Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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“Insufficient to meet demand”: Our response to the Children’s Social Care inquiry
In December, the Education Committee launched an inquiry to evaluate England’s children’s social care system. On 15 January, we responded to the…
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Animal Assisted Therapy helps the wellbeing of students at Inscape House School
Many of us enjoy spending time with animals. But did you know animal interactions can have specific benefits for the…
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Kate’s wedding gift to Bridge College
Kate and Maggie paid a special visit to Bridge College in December. Maggie Thompson, who previously served as a Principal…
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#TogetherForChristmas appeal helps hundreds of people across North West
After a successful few months of campaigning, fundraising, events and Christmas fun, we are proud to announce that our appeal…
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Advocacy for all children in care: our response to new advocacy proposals
The government is changing the way that children and young people receive advocacy support, by changing the things that services…
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Christmas celebrations across the Together Trust
With over 47 different services, we couldn’t start telling you how they’ve all been getting ready for Christmas. But we…
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Children and young people fill hearts with joy at Christmas carol concert
Over a hundred people joined at St Mary’s Church in Cheadle on 12 December for the Together Trust’s annual Christmas…
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Winter wonderland holiday for children and young people at Woodlands
Two residents and staff members at our short-break service Woodlands spent a weekend amongst acres of stunning Lancashire countryside last…
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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
Every fostering household is different, just like every child in need of foster care is different. We’re actively welcoming applications from people from…
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What comes after education?: Launching our new nationwide survey
We’ve joined forces with fellow charity National Star to improve the way young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) are…
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A Thanksgiving to remember: children care homes mark the holiday in style
With the holiday season approaching, staff at two of our residential services, Norvent and Ventnor, turned ordinary days into fun…
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Meet Stitch, the bearded dragon turned therapy animal!
Meet Stitch, our new addition to the Animal Assisted Intervention therapy team! Sporting a shiny coat of scales and an impressive set of…
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