At the heart of Midland Mencap is the desire to help people, and to really show how much our services, staff and volunteers help those in need and those who care for them, I interviewed two parents (Debbie and Saeed) whose children access the Midland Mencap Short Breaks service. Here
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Celebrating our amazing student volunteers!
This week is #StudentVolunteeringWeek and here at Midland Mencap we’re celebrating the outstanding contribution of our 40-strong team of skilled and committed student volunteers. As a Midlands-based charity, we are incredibly lucky to have some excellent higher education organisations right on our doorstep, including the University of Birmingham, Aston University,
Impact of Sport
Over the last three months I’ve been volunteering at Midland Mencap football sessions in Moseley. Over this time I’ve been able to witness the players grow as individuals and as a team. One person who stood out to me was Bryn, who’s been training with Midland Mencap for over two
In light of the Oxfam scandal
In light of the Oxfam scandal Midland Mencap wishes to assure customers, funders, donors and the general public that we apply the highest standards with regard to both safeguarding and the supervision of our staff. When incidents occur these are reported to the relevant agencies and are subject to full
Spaces Available, Team Teach Training
We are running some Team teach training days and have some spaces available, if you would like any of your staff to attend please get in touch with the children’s team on 0121 256 1500. Team teach full 2 day course 10th and 11th April £89.00 per person 9.00am –
A Chocoholic’s Delight
It’s Tuesday afternoon at the Enterprise Hub and that means ‘Just Desserts’ and the chance for young and not-so-young wannabe chefs to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the making of a sensational sweet treat. Today’s tasty challenge is to create a batch of chocolate brownies to rival those
World Inclusion Congress 2018 in Birmingham
Midland Mencap are exceptionally proud to be partners of Inclusion International, Inclusion Europe and Mencap in delivering the 17th World Congress from the 30th May – 1st June 2018 in Birmingham. The theme of the World Congress is Learn, Inspire, Lead and will be the largest gathering of self-advocates, families,
Coventry Mencap joins Midland Mencap
BREAKING NEWS: Midland Mencap is delighted to confirm that the members of Coventry Mencap have voted unanimously to join with Midland Mencap. This is an exciting time to be working together in Coventry with the city becoming City of Culture in 2021. We will now start to consult with learning
Social care at ‘tipping point’ as back pay crisis grows, warn councils
For many charities, including a significant number in Birmingham and across the West Midlands the back pay liability runs to tens of thousands of pounds. Most of these organisations they neither have the reserves or income to make provision in their budget setting. This is not scaremongering, without urgent Government
Frank Chapman Residential
Where: Frank Chapman Centre, Bewdley. Who: Ages 11+ Cost: £150 per person. We are very excited to offer this residential opportunity during the May Half Term at the Frank Chapman Centre in Bewdley. You will be staying in spacious dormitories and taking part in a variety of activities including archery,
