Tuesday 8th March marks International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is ‘Break the Bias’. The official International Women’s Day organisation explained the meaning behind the theme, saying: ‘Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world…
March is our Storytelling Month! We’d love as many people as possible to get involved to help make this a really magical, interactive month. We want to help everyone tell their story - in their own way. Do you have a knack for writing stories or poems? Do you like…
By Rebecca from the LGBTQ+ Network Football has the power to bring us together. These are the words that I remind myself of over and over; that football is for everyone. The Rainbow Laces campaign began when Stonewall UK looked to fight homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in sport. Stonewall claim…
The Great Outdoors Grant is now open! We are providing over 100 individual grants of £30 to buy or put towards clothing or equipment for outdoor activities. Spending time outside can positively effect your wellbeing, from improving your mood and reducing stress to increasing your confidence and self-esteem to…
Finally, after years of ‘will they, won’t they?’, we are so excited to announce we have officially launched the Creative Support Instagram! Check us out @crtvspprt for all of your gram updates, and give us a follow to see what we have planned. Get an extra sneak peek into the…
In 2022 we celebrated our 30th birthday, and we made it a milestone to remember! We wanted as many of our staff and the people we support to join us in our celebrations, and so we held six very special events all across the country. Here you can read our…
Today marks #SaferInternetDay, which aims to kickstart conversations about using technology safely and responsibly. Lots of us have had to use digital technology to connect with loved ones over the pandemic, but some have found it easier to get to grips with than others. To help those who have found…
We're so pleased to announce that at this year's Made in Manchester Awards (MIMA), two of our fantastic members of staff brought home the gold! Hollie Ward, HR The first went to Hollie in our HR team, who was awarded the coveted HR Professional of The Year award in…
By Josh from the LGBTQ+ Network for LGBTQ+ History Month A subject that isn’t considered much is the crossover of sexuality and disability. This is especially the case when we think about our peers and colleagues who identify as both LGBTQ+ and as neurodivergent. Let’s start at first by defining…
Happy New Year! We are sorry the discos were cancelled in December and January but good news....we are back in February!! Join us in for our Valentine's Dorman’s Disco! The event will be held on Tuesday, 22nd February, 7-9pm at Dormans Long United Athletic Club, Oxford Road, Linthorpe, TS5 5DT.…
