Pure Innovations Supported Interns raised £230 for synthetic pets to support people living with dementia at Wythenshawe Hospital! Raising Funds The interns in Wythenshawe were looking for ways to help out in the community. The group discovered the dementia ward would benefit from funds for the fab Precious Petzzz. Interns brainstormed ideas and discussed how…
Our Wellbeing and Independence Network (WIN) is delivering 150 winter warmer packs across Stockport. These packs have a range of useful products and advice on how to keep safe and well during the Winter season. They include: As the temperature drops it really is vital that we all stay warm for our health and wellbeing….
Co-operative Local Community Fund and its members have has raised a staggering £2,455 for Dunwood Park Café. Thank you so much! Where The Money Will Go This generous sum of money will be going towards a range of facilities for the café that will improve both our customer and clients’ experience. These include: How the…
Our Steps Toward Employment & Progression Programme (Steps) has been finding creative ways to keep learners connected throughout the pandemic. It is so important for learners growing in confidence and communication skills on the course and isolation is a huge barrier to this. One of the ways staff has torn down this barrier is by…
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…
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