This fab animated tour of London made by Pure clients is sure to lift the lockdown blues. It stars Fred and Firestorm, the cute and colourful mascots created from Plasticene by our Oldham-based animation group. They’ve been out and about in our capital city visiting lots of our historic and modern landmarks. Gherkin, anyone? Richly Researched…
Manchester Airport Supported Interns Jonathan and Nathan have successfully secured paid work! The two are now working as Train Cleaning Operatives for Mitie at Manchester Piccadilly. Their role is cleaning and sanitising trains between journeys.Of course this is a job that is more important than ever right now. Nathan Nathan began his internship journey last…
The sadly neglected building you see above, will soon be transformed into a lively community hub run by Manchester Vineyard. Inside will be a brand new Pure café! We want your say! We are calling on people of Ardwick, Longsight, Rusholme and any potential customers of this café to take our short survey. You can…
Congratulations to Gerard and Jamie! They have both been awarded City & Guilds Certificates in Practical Horticulture Skills. Gerard and Jamie are Pure Support clients and have been working towards their qualifications on our park-based projects in Rochdale. They’ve learned so much, including how to mulch soil, sow seeds, tend vegetables and identify major tree…
We are busy constructing a wicked new project using Lego bricks: Pure Brick Studio! This innovative new venture will combine the operation of an online store with a creative studio, all using the power of Lego bricks. Skills Development Pure clients will contribute to all aspects of running the online store, from preparing secondhand Lego…
In a fun online show on Friday evening, we were awarded a £450 Vernon Building Society Community Award! Our warm thanks to The Vernon and to every single person who voted for us. Your support means so much. Our sensory garden is going to be such a lovely space for clients. You can read more…
Since lockdown, Pure Support client Tina has really come out of her shell and has made some fantastic artwork in the process! New Skills & Interests Previously, Tina had difficulties engaging in projects and activities. Now she’s in our bright new centre Prospect House, she is building a great rapport with Community Support Workers Lynda…
It is more important than ever in these difficult times to support fellow charities. That is why this year we continued with our annual events to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you to everyone who helped us collect a current total of £370 for the charity. The Kitchen Our bakery The Kitchen has…
This so-cute koala was created by a Pure client in a weaving session at Prospect House. Yes, our new centre in Hazel Grove is now OPEN – and clients love it! Get Weaving Local measures are currently restricting numbers of clients but not their enthusiasm and talent. When we visited, the sewing machine was whirring…
Millie was one of the many young people whose plans to be an independent traveller were put on hold earlier this year. Now, many months later, everyone is returning to education or to the workplace. Our Travel Training team is back to ensure young people can make these journeys confidently and independently. Once allowed to…
Step Toward Employment & Progression (STEP) learners took part in open football sessions over the summer. These sessions, ran by City in the Community (CITC), were so well received by the learners that STEP is now integrating them into the programme. New Football Sessions For STEP Learners The new football sessions will be held at…
You can still see our Pure Innovations artists’ work at Manchester Histories DigiFest! Pure One Voice Radio and Pure Art Studio are involved in the online gallery celebrating 50 years of Alf’s Act for disabled people’s rights. In addition to our clients’ work you will find stories, creativity, views and histories of disabled people from…
We are very proud to have again been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer with a new certificate extending to September 2023. What is Disability Confident? This is a Government scheme supporting employers to make the most of the talents people with a disability can bring to a workplace. It encourages employers to think differently…
We have opened a brand new space called the Creative Hub where our art-loving clients can make a range of brilliant items. Art and crafts have always been such popular activities at our Jonathan Burns Centre and so we wanted to expand on this. We are welcoming new people to join the group and get…
Employers: YOU can make the world a fairer place. Whether you can offer two hours a week of short-term work experience or full-time paid jobs, you’ll provide a life-changing opportunity. Work with us! Are you a community-minded, supportive employer? Do you have vacancies to fill or a role that would be great for someone needing…
Supportive employer Horwich Farrelly has won a prestigious national award for its work with our Trafford Supported Internship. The People in Law Award for Excellence in Equality & Inclusion recognises the law firm’s role in helping break down barriers faced by young people with disabilities when trying to enter the world of work. An Inclusive Employer…
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