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We are trying something new in the New Year, and hoping for your support. We have a lot of demand from organisations, many national, from all sectors: statutory, voluntary, private. As a leading self advocacy organisation that innovates, and employs and empowers people with a learning disability they want our help. Some have a service or event that they want us to tell people with a learning disability about. We help them find their audience. Some are developing a new service or event and want to know what we think about it. We tell them what works for us and their next steps. Some want to know what we think about a topic, we give them a space and audience to ask. Some want to know who we are and how we work - we tell them. Dealing with so many requests, prioritising, taking time out of our other work, using the expertise we've built up over the years by empowering individuals, has a cost to us of course. We've not asked for anything back till now. All our paid frontline staff have a learning disability because we believe it's important to value what people do. We've decided to follow that through, and from January we will be running Talk to Us Tuesdays! For only £30 you get your own half hour session (ish, we won't cut you off in mid flow!) to talk to our team, get feedback and help on any topic, along with our brilliant ideas. It's online, on Teams, and we'll be directing organisations who ask to meet us for a quick chat in the new year to our Calendly https://lnkd.in/erBvWKAJ Of course you can still get hold of us for other requests, and we will put up news of other services we can provide soon. How can you help us? Well, of course you can book a Talk to Us Tuesday! But if you've already worked with us it would be really great if you could repost this to your connections with your thoughts about what we've done well. Thanks for reading - comments very welcome!

WHY? Is the driving force behind everything you do as a biz owner in the disability services sector. I'm kick-starting “MORE IMPACT & PROFIT for DISABILITY SERVICE SOLOPRENEURS” by diving into the heart of it all - your WHY. ✨️Why did you choose to become a biz owner? ✨️Why do you rise out of bed every day, ready to tackle the next challenge? ✨️Why are you committed to pushing through, no matter how tough it gets? Your WHY is the cornerstone of your biz. It's the ⛽️fuel that keeps you going, ✨️reason you show up, & 🪨foundation for your success! I'll be uploading a value-packed video into this FREE group later today, all about uncovering your WHY. Then we'll have the conversations about levering off your WHY for more impact & profit 😉 It’s not too late to join the group! Link provided in comments below 👇🏻 Looking forward to seeing you there ✨️ Megan Savill The Business Confidante #MoreImpactMoreProfit #DisabilityBizSuccess #SuccessfulSolopreneur #BusinessWithPurpose #WhyMatters

💰 Our Active Community has seed funding to help people with a learning disability of all ages get active in St. Austell and the Clays. 💡 This seed funding is to begin ideas which add something new and different to the local area. 🔓 New and different could simply mean an activity becoming accessible to people with a learning disability when previously it wasn't. 🎾 Funding could go towards equipment, venue/facility hire, coaching/staff costs, inclusion training, coaching qualifications, outreach work and much more. 🤔 So, could this apply to you, someone you know or a club you are aware of? 😕 If you have a learning disability, are there activities and sports you would like to try, but you just don't know where to go or who to speak to? ⌚ Is there a particular time of the day where there isn't very much to do? 🤝 If you are a member of a local sports club which delivers great activity, could it be improved even further by being more inclusive? 🚗 If you are a support worker or PA, has the person you work with voiced an activity they would like to try, but there just isn't the provision locally? 👩👦👦 If you are a parent or carer, have you taken a sibling to a club while your child who has a learning disability has not been able to take part? 🙌 If you are a caring community member, do you have ideas to create more movement opportunities around the area you live? 📁 Get in touch today to request our Seed Funding Pack and help St. Austell and the Clays to be an even happier, healthier and more active place for people with a learning disability. 📧 chris.ballett@mencap.org.uk 📱 07970 965 470

Are you a disability service biz owner/solopreneur & are ready to "Design Your High Impact Premium Service" in just 5 days? Whether you’re launching something new or revamping your existing biz, this FREE challenge is designed to help you create a service that truly... ✨️reflects your expertise ✨️aligns with your vision & values, ✨️delivers real value to your clients, resulting with high impact & profit! 🙌🏻 Today is Day 1, & we’re kicking off with the foundation... Defining your service. I’ll show you how to tap into your skills, knowledge, lived experiences, and tools & resources - both personal & professional - to create a premium offering that shines bright in the noisy, crowded disability service market. Grab 10 minutes, find a quiet space, & let’s start laying the groundwork for your high-impact (& highly profitable) service! You’ll be supported every step of the way in my FREE FB community, where you can ask questions, share ideas, & celebrate your progress. Accessing the group can't get any simpler - just follow the link in the comments below. See you there! Megan Savill The Business Confidante #HighImpactBiz #PremiumServiceSuccess #LevelUpYourBiz #EmpowerYourBusiness #CreateAndThrive #DisabilityServices

It is our mission to help ALL people be #BetterWithMoney. And some are under even more financial pressure than others. For example, disabled households have additional costs and need to divert income to pay for specialist products and services, making them financially worse off. Scope outlines the disability price tag in this article. It is even more important to offer financial education to those in your organisation who are disabled. You can download our financial wellbeing services brochure from our website to see exactly how you can improve the financial resilience of everyone in your organisation. Link in the comments. #DisabilityPrideMonth #BetterWithMoney #FinancialEducation #FinancialWellbeing #FeelGoodFinances

Big goals. Big impact. Your support helps: ✅ Children learn ✅ Adults earn ✅ Communities thrive Together we can make a difference. https://lnkd.in/dHY5XGHe

Spending time with retired folks is like hitting the storytelling jackpot! They've got time, wisdom, and some seriously epic tales to share. Plus, who doesn't love hearing about the good ol' days when they had to walk ten miles in the snow or scorching heat just to get to school? #BackInMyDay Not to mention, they always have the best advice and can drop some serious truth bombs that make you go "wow, I never thought of it that way." It's like getting a free life lesson with every conversation. So, if you're into swapping stories, gaining some wisdom, and maybe even scoring some homemade cookies, retired folks are where it's at. Just don't forget to bring your best listening ears and maybe a comfy chair, because once they start talking, there's no stopping them! #WisdomWednesday Together, let’s continue to break down barriers and create a more inclusive society for all. We build a stronger community together. "Preferred Care, always there." #NDIS #CommunicationSkills #serviceprovider #supportwork #mentalhealth #collaborate #networkofsupports #disabilitynetwork #EmpowermentThroughService #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusionMatters #CreativeSupport #Empowerment #CommunityBuilding #honourourelders #taketimetolisten #everyhasastory #oldergeneration #agedcare #RetirementGoals 

We have released our latest Quarterly Report. The latest Quarterly Report shows that participation in work has more than doubled from 10% to 22% for participants aged 15 to 24 years who have been in the Scheme for 2 years or more. You can read about participant Scarlett in the report who is thriving in her recent transition from school to working life. Scarlett, who has an intellectual disability, is working 2 jobs, as well as volunteering and co-hosting a radio program about disability. Read the latest Quarterly Report: https://ow.ly/RoSG50RHSoW

🌟 Celebrating Progress and Impact during 2024 🌟 At Borders Additional Needs Group we are proud to share a snapshot of the incredible work we’ve been doing to support families, young people, and communities! Delivered a ASN Summer Camp and supporting over 300 people over 5 weeks 🥰Managing over 200 enquires from parents,stakeholders.ensuring lived experience engagement with Mental Health commission ,CAHMS, Neurodiversity in Scottish Schools project ,Borders Rape Crisis,Borders in Recovery,Autism Strategy Group 👍 💙 ASN Family Liaison Service: Over 100 parent carers supported! From benefits applications to workshops on transition, volunteering, and offering essential signposting—our dedicated team is making a real difference in the lives of families. We also offer our 1-1 Whole Family Approach for even more personalised support. 💼 ASN Transition Service: We've helped 30 young people find employment, apply for college and university, gain accreditation, and launch social entrepreneurship projects. Our work experience programs are helping them gain valuable skills and confidence for their futures. 👥 Branching In and Branching Out Youth Project: Every week, we support 70 young people in a safe, trusted environment where they learn life skills, social interaction, and peer-to-peer support. Our youth awards program encourages growth and achievement. 💡 Inclusive Practices: All our services are delivered by trained staff who are committed to inclusive practices. We are working towards Autism Accreditation and ensuring our young people have access to vital education in sexual awareness, drug & alcohol prevention, and human rights. We’re grateful to our partners, funders, and everyone who makes this work possible. This is just a glimpse of the positive impact we’re creating together. The journey continues! #InclusionMatters #YouthSupport #FamilyCare #AutismAwareness #TransitionSupport #PositiveChange #CommunityImpact #SafeSpaces #LifeSkills #SocialEntrepreneurship #FutureLeaders #MakingADifference

Did you know that families supporting someone with a learning disability face an average of £975 in extra costs every single month? This financial strain puts many families under immense pressure, especially during the winter months, when living costs like energy bills are even higher.   Mencap’s Learning Disability Helpline is a vital service, helping people with a learning disability and their families navigate these challenges. From offering advice on the benefits system to finding affordable energy contracts and providing budgeting support, the helpline often serves as a lifeline.   However, we’re currently only able to answer 6 out of every 10 calls to the helpline. Too many people are left waiting for the vital support they desperately need. That’s why we’re participating in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 🎅🎄, aiming to raise £16,000 to extend this essential service to even more families.   Every donation made before midday on Tuesday, 10th December, will be DOUBLED thanks to the generous support of Newhall Publishing. This is your chance to make twice the impact for people with a learning disability and their families. Your support could help us answer more calls, provide crucial advice, and ensure families facing financial struggles have the tools they need to get through the winter.   We’ve made great progress towards our goal, but we still need your help. Please consider making a donation or sharing this with your network. Together, we can ensure more people get the support they deserve and make this winter a little easier for those who need it most.   Help us get to 100% of our target! Let’s show the power of generosity this Christmas.   https://lnkd.in/eKxvs34S