Wigan Supporting Skills and Futures Team

04/11/2026

It's been a busy couple of weeks for our PfA Life Coach Members working on Skills for Independence.

Last week we had the pleasure of Hayley Flatpack teaching some of our young people valuable skills, teamwork and communication through building flat pack furniture.

This week we held our first session in the latest PfA G.O.L.D - money management at Fur Clemt
Our Goal Orientated Learning and Development sessions support our young people in group environments to develop specific skills that will support them now and in the future.

15/10/2026

Earlier this week we met with Controlled Solutions Group Ltd who provide the security for some major venues such as Old Trafford and Leigh Sports Village. CSG are looking at how they recruit more inclusively and from local talent and we are looking at how we can support individuals to access these opportunities. 🤞

We were also lucky enough to attend the Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference at Autotrader where we heard from individuals with lived experience and Dr Tony Lloyd an expert ADHD Doctor about "Turning good intentions into real impact".

01/10/2026

What a great morning we've had with Argyle - Civil Engineering, Surfacing & Construction; exploring careers in surfacing and highway repairs for our clients.

Its great to see a business really delivering on their social value commitments.

Social value is about more than just what we do. It's about the impact we have on each other and the communities we serve. Every act of kindness, every partnership, and every opportunity created helps people build confidence, develop skills, and move closer to achieving their goals.

29/09/2026

Does your business want to increase its social value. 🌟

Do you want to reach beyond profit and play a part in improving lives and promoting inclusion?

Get in touch.

22/09/2026

The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK and are a celebration of excellence across the care sector. The purpose of the awards are to pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.

Our very own Preparing for Adulthood Life Coach Service has been selected as a finalist in the Co-Production Award at The Great British Care Awards 2026.

https://www.care-awards.co.uk/award-categories/

We are so proud of their hard work, creativity and determination.

Winner to be announced this Autumn.

The awards represent all areas social care from the independent and voluntary sectors; including residential, home care, housing with care, learning disabilities & autism services, children & young people services and suppliers of products and services to the sector. The awards are all inclusive, br...

22/09/2026

Real wages for real jobs 👏

This is Oliver. ✌️🧡🧦

Oliver has a learning disability.

He also works for an award-winning business.

Not as a volunteer.

Not on work experience.

He has a proper paid job.

And the business he works for is one of just 186 organisations across the UK to receive The King’s Award for Enterprise 2026. 🏆

The highest business award in the land.

But here’s what we’re most proud of…

Oliver doesn’t get a pat on the head.

He gets a payslip.

At Stand Out Socks, we believe inclusion should mean employment, responsibility and opportunity.

And apparently…

we’re pretty good at it. 🏆

🧦 Buy One = Empower Many

👉 www.standoutsocks.co.uk

Award-winning business.
Real jobs.
Real wages.
Real impact.

05/07/2026

Each month, the Preparing for Adulthood Life Coach team will be holding parent/carer drop ins at Family Hubs across Wigan & Leigh. The drop in is an informal space for all parents/carers of young people with a disability or neurodiversity who are looking for advice and guidance around Preparing for Adulthood.

Our next drop in is:

📅 Tuesday 7th July
🕑 10:00 - 12:00
📍Family Hub at The Meadows, Ridyard St, Wigan WN5 9RQ

❌Can't make this session?
✅There will be one drop in every month and each drop in will be held at a different Family Hub in Wigan and Leigh so that you can attend without travelling far.

⌛Busy in the day?
✅Half of the drop ins will be held in the evening for parents/carers who can't make our morning drop ins.

More information will be shared about future drop ins so please watch this space 🙂