THE UK’s leading environmental education charity is sharing some top tips during Deaf Awareness Week 2024 (May 6-12) to help teachers improve outdoor residential experiences for school children with hearing impairments. The advice comes from the Field Studies Council – a charity dedicated to providing inclusive outdoor school trip experiences for all young children across England, Wales and Scotland. According to research, there are approximately 33,000 deaf children in schools in England alone with 84 per cent of deaf children in mainstream schools. Jo Harris, the charity ..read more

THE Roundhouse in Camden has released new figures that highlight the huge Social Return on Investment (SROI) of their broadcast and digital programmes (BDP) for young people. The research, carried out by Social Change UK, found these projects to help young people gain transferable skills, such as public speaking and self-belief, as well as technical skills and industry connections that go on to support them in the world of work. The outcomes show the huge social and economic impact creativity can have on the lives of young people. For every £1 invested in film and digital projects by the venue ..read more

AGE UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire (H&W) are launching the ‘Worcestershire Dementia Festival’, which is set to take place from Monday 13th May until Sunday 19th May. The festival will run in conjunction with the ‘The Hive’ library in Worcester and will serve as a platform to educate, raise awareness and decrease the stigma surrounding dementia.  A highlight of the festival includes an art exhibition entitled ‘See the Person, not the Dementia’ – a powerful display that was created by Age UK H&W’s clients and staff, aiming to eliminate stigma that might present itself in the wa ..read more

A support group for people who have lost their ability to speak because of cancer has received a boost from specialist health charity Get A-Head. The support group, for people who have had laryngectomy surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, has received a £1,500 grant from the charity. Tom Bromwich, chairman of the Get A-Head charitable trust, said: “Laryngectomy is a necessary but devastating treatment that can leave patients feeling very vulnerable and isolated, so any opportunity for them to meet others in the same situation while also accessing help and support from special ..read more

BUSINESSES, community organisations and charities are being encouraged to make the most of newly refurbished facilities in the heart of Telford. Meeting Point Trust has invested up to £40,000 in revamping all 11 of its meeting rooms and, most recently, has completed the installation of a dedicated breakout area with a bean-to-cup coffee machine. Wayne Jenson, CEO of Meeting Point Trust, said all meeting rooms had been redecorated, with new carpets fitted and new facilities such as 55-inch LED TVs installed. He said: “I often say Meeting Point House is something of a hidden gem here in Telford ..read more

JOHN Lyon’s Charity advocates for increased inclusion through the launch of their inaugural podcast series ‘Stronger Voices Together’, dedicated to exploring the diverse realm of disability and inclusion.    ‘Stronger Voices Together’, a podcast brought to you by John Lyon’s Charity and hosted by esteemed disability activist Lucy Edwards, promises to unravel the narratives, challenges, and successes within the world of disability, with a particular focus on Arts and cultural engagement.    This series will unfold over five compelling episodes, which will be r ..read more

St Barnabas Hospice has announced the opening of its breathtaking ‘Feathers from Above’ display of handmade ironwork feathers at Aubourn Hall Gardens and Grounds with longstanding Patron of St Barnabas, Warwick Davis, in attendance at the launch. Warwick was one of the many who attended the Hospice’s VIP reflection evening on Thursday, 2nd May. This was Warwick’s first public appearance since the announcement of his wife, Samantha’s, death. Given the purpose of the ‘Feathers from Above’ display and his recent circumstances, Warwick was keen to show his support as he had done with many of the h ..read more

CHILDREN from a Derbyshire primary school have teamed up with a creative arts charity to create a masterpiece that Picasso would be proud of. Kain Smith, Lucy Orwin, Lexi-Mae Goddard and Jenson Pashley, who attend Dunston Primary & Nursery Academy, worked with a creative mentor designated to them by The Mighty Creatives; an award-winning charity that provides creative youth services for young people. Their task was to paint a picture titled ‘We Are Amazing People of Derbyshire’ and the youngsters collaborated to produce a canvas that features portraits of themselves with famous people from ..read more

A special parliamentary reception was held at the House of Commons this week which attracted support from key political figures to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of the UK’s Air Ambulance charities.  More than 50 Members of Parliament were present at the gathering recently. The event was organised by Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s 21 Air Ambulance charities. Pete Wishart, Member of Parliament for the Scottish National Party and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Air Ambulances (APPGAA) opened the reception followed ..read more

LEADING UK Charity, Muslim Aid has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This Living Wage commitment ensures that all UK employees at Muslim Aid will receive at least a minimum hourly wage of £13.15 (£23,933 per annum based on a 35-hour week), significantly higher than the current government minimum wage of £11.44 for those over 21. The UK charity has its head office in London, so the majority of its UK staff are based in the capital, a region where 13.3% of all jobs (approximately 574,000) pay less than the real Living Wage. Muslim Aid’s commitment to the Living Wage ensures every employ ..read more