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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II


It is with great sadness that we learn of Our Majesty the Queen’s passing on 8th September, 2022. As our longest-serving monarch, and the second-longest reigning monarch in history, we had the pleasure of being able to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee this year. Elizabeth II has been a constant in…

Thank you for your vaccine donations!

Thank you for your vaccine donations!


You've raised over £4,000 by donating your vaccine payments! We offered bonus payments for each dose that our staff received of the COVID-19 vaccine, which they could choose to claim or donate to charity. Our generous staff ended up donating almost £4,500 to different charities, with £1,350 going to our…

Art Competition 2022

Art Competition 2022


Our Art Competition is now open! You can win the chance to feature in our 2023 Creative Support Calendar. Send us your paintings, drawings, models, sculptures, crochet, embroidery, photography or any other creative activities you enjoy. This year we're introducing themed months, so you can celebrate an occasion that's special…

Anna’s Blog- Dementia and the Importance of Dignity


There are currently over 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this number continues to rise year on year. One person will develop dementia every three minutes, and one in 14 people over the age of 65 will develop dementia in their lifetime. We proudly support people with…

30th Birthday Party in Manchester!

30th Birthday Party in Manchester!


Manchester; you made it a night to remember! Our sixth and final event was our homecoming celebration in the city where it all started, at the absolutely stunning Manchester Monastery in Gorton. With almost 400 people in attendance, it was a jam-packed evening filled with inspirational moments, and we would…

🌻 Gardening Competition 2022!

🌻 Gardening Competition 2022!


Our 2022 Gardening Competition is now live! This year we're holding a competition for our green-thumbed gardeners across the country. The winner will receive £50 to put towards their garden or gardening event! 🌻 We have five categories for you to enter: Best Service User Project Did you design your…

Creative Support’s Allotment; Come on Down!

Creative Support’s Allotment; Come on Down!


Did you know that Creative Support has its very own allotment, only a short walk away from Head Office in Stockport? Well we do, and we’d love for volunteers and visitors in Greater Manchester to come and help out and get their hands dirty! “This is a great opportunity to…

Creative Life Magazine Issue 36 – OUT NOW


  We are delighted to announce that our latest edition of Creative Life magazine is now available to read and enjoy! Inside you can read about our wonderful 30th birthday celebrations in Durham and Doncaster. On the front cover you’ll find Holly from Grimsby, who provided the entertainment for us…

30 Years 30 Voices

30 Years 30 Voices


This year we’ve been celebrating our 30th birthday, and we wouldn’t be here without our wonderful staff and the people we support. We asked you to send us a short video clip telling us your favourite thing about Creative Support, so we can celebrate 30 years with 30 voices. Our…

Anna’s Blog – How the Nationality and Borders Bill Affects Victims of Modern Slavery


The Nationality and Borders Act became law on the 27th April, after being passed back and forth through parliament for several months. The Act contains many controversial proposals that will affect the treatment of refugees and victims of modern slavery, making it more difficult for vulnerable people to receive support.…