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Annie McDowall to retire as Chief Executive of Share Community
Reports | Monday, November 15, 2021 - 14:26
After 19 years as Chief Executive of Share Community, Annie McDowall will retire in May 2022. She took over the directorship of Share in 2002 from Michael Luvaglio, who had given long years of service, and who sadly passed away last year. Annie...
Receiving an award from the Mayor of Wandsworth for services during the pandemic
Reports | Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 14:53
Share is honoured to be part of a group of volunteers and organisations recognised for their support of others in the community during the pandemic. More than 70 individuals and organisations were recognised by the Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Richard...
Research by Share students for Black History Month
Reports | Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 14:45
In October we marked Black History Month by celebrating the achievements and contributions made by black men and women to our society. Students researched black poets, and our health and wellbeing group learnt about notable black healthcare...
completing the GROW employability programme
Reports | Monday, August 16, 2021 - 12:45
We were delighted to collaborate with Choice Support and Wandsworth’s Workright employment scheme to deliver GROW - an employability programme helping disabled people develop soft skills to prepare for work. The course was run in the beautiful...
Reports | Monday, August 16, 2021 - 12:37
We’re delighted to receive a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to help us deliver therapeutic gardening services. Many people who access our horticulture programme have complex needs and benefit from extra support to help them get the...
Exercising in the park
Reports | Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - 10:47
Share has developed a new project called Get Out and About to run out of our Lambeth site at We Are 336 in Brixton from September 2021. Open to all students regardless of which borough they live in, the course is designed for those who...
Make caring visible and valued
Reports | Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - 10:40
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.  With so many local services disrupted due to...
Reports | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 13:57
We’re proud to announce that we have been awarded matrix Standard accreditation again! Following our recent review assessment, we continue to meet the high standards for the award which we’ve held since 2008. The matrix Standard is a unique...
Reports | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 13:38
This year the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was nature.  Spending time in nature has been found to help with anxiety and depression, making us feel calmer and happier.  We know all about the healing power of...
Reports | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 10:12
We’ve been supporting a team of Share students to volunteer at the Rookery gardens in Streatham, thanks to the Streatham Common Co-operative. It’s a wonderful way to connect with the local community, get some fresh air and spend time in nature,...