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Students at Putney Library exhibition
Reports | Monday, October 28, 2019 - 13:38
We’ve been so fortunate to take part in ‘This is Our Park’, a unique partnership with The National Archives and the Wandsworth Heritage Service. Over a series of five workshops, our students studied archived images of items normally found in parks...
Students looking at historical documents
Reports | Monday, September 23, 2019 - 17:52
Share is taking part in a series of workshops over 5 weeks entitled “This is Our Park”. This exciting project brings together historical documents from both The National Archives and Wandsworth Libraries and Heritage Service to show how parks have...
Reports | Monday, September 23, 2019 - 17:46
We’re delighted to be nominated as finalists for the Wandsworth Business Awards in the categories: Best Charity or Social Enterprise Employer of the Year Best Business for Customer Service The Awards were developed and organised by...
Share students at Waitrose Southside
Reports | Sunday, September 22, 2019 - 17:56
It’s important for everyone to learn about making healthy food choices. Recently Waitrose in Southside Shopping Centre ran a healthy eating workshop for our students. Donna met with us and explained the different food groups. She showed the students...
Brighter Living Fair
Events | Monday, August 19, 2019 - 14:56
Wandsworth’s adult social care team is holding their annual free Brighter Living event in September for people with care and support needs. The event in the Wandsworth Civic Suite on September 20 will have more than 30 stalls from local charities...
Students enjoying Cote Brasserie
Reports | Monday, August 19, 2019 - 08:30
At Share we aim to build a better understanding of people with learning disabilities. Working with local communities is very important to how we integrate disability in society. We’re always appreciative when a local business opens their doors to us...
Veneshia learning about blood pressure
Reports | Monday, August 19, 2019 - 08:06
Sadly, health inequalities exist for disabled people and the statistics are shocking.  “On average, the life expectancy of women with a learning disability is 18 years shorter than for women in the general population; and the life expectancy...
Share students at the dentist
Reports | Sunday, August 18, 2019 - 15:51
This month we visited Summerstown Dental Practice in Tooting to learn about dental care. The team were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They helped the students learn about what happens at a dentist appointment, why it’s important to have a check-...
Robert and Mansoor using the iPad
Reports | Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 14:38
Tablet devices are hugely beneficial for learning especially for people who face communication barriers. They help students express themselves which can reduce frustration and help with confidence. There are many specialist apps available for...
Volunteering at Share
Reports | Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 14:11
Recently Volunteers’ Week highlighted the huge contribution made by those that give their time freely to help their communities. Volunteers’ Week has been around since 1984 and is celebrated by large and small charities alike to thank those that...