VAL Blogs

Over the course of 2021-2022 we have sought feedback from our clients, parents, caregivers and other professionals in a range of ways, including social media, emails and video-recorded messages.

This year we’ve been successful in securing a grant from Mencap and Sport England though their Tackling Inequalities Fund. With this money we were excited to start our new Saturday Sports group.

Mikaela Paterson, Team Manager for the VALUES project, talks about her experience of working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder as part of World Autism Week 2022.

Mikaela, manager of VAL's learning disabilities service VALUES talks about coming back to in person services and how we have had to adjust and learn.

The theme of this year’s Learning Disabilities Week is Art and Creativity. Mikaela Paterson, Team Manager for the VALUES project, talks about some of the ways in which being creative can be beneficial to people with learning disabilities.

Helen Oparinde, Development Officer in VAL’s Voluntary Sector Support team, celebrates small charity week by highlighting some of the support VAL has given to local small charities and some tips to help others on their journey.

Helen Oparinde, Development Officer in VAL’s Voluntary Sector Support team, celebrates Volunteers Week by talking about how she volunteers, giving back to her local community.

Helen Oparinde, Development Officer in VAL’s Voluntary Sector Support team marks International Women’s Day by highlighting the contribution that women make to the local VCSE sector.

Helen Oparinde, Development Officer in VAL’s Voluntary Sector Support team, celebrates Student Volunteering week and considers how young people can strengthen our local VCSE sector.