News: 2026

Just over a year ago, the British Chambers of Commerce highlighted growing concern from businesses about a “lost generation” of young people at risk of being locked out of work, training and opportunity. Since then, the picture has begun to shift. While the challenges remain real, the last year has also shown what is possible when policy, practice and youth voice come together.

With us celebrating ten years of Gig Buddies with Thera Trust this year we are looking back on the last 10 years of trips to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Since sharing her story as a supported intern earlier in the year, Anna has continued to build her skills, confidence, and career interests through a range of new rotations and experiences at Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Unity Works is excited to be launching a new series of adult learning courses for adults aged 19+ with a learning disability living in Greenwich.

Supporting people to find the right opportunity can take time—but when it clicks, the results can be life-changing. Mary’s journey is a powerful example of growth and unlocking potential.

From training to become a primary school teacher to now being a Support Manager at Thera, Allen shares his career story and why “coming to Thera is easily the best thing” he ever did for his career.

Throughout 2026 we’re celebrating 10 years of Gig Buddies with Thera Trust. In 2016, our project started in Edinburgh before developing across Scotland and impacting over 200 people, enabling adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults to live active social lives, develop their confidence, and get out to more gigs.

In today’s blog, Stacey talks about her career progression from a Support Worker to an Operational Manager and how she’s adapted along the way.

Amie works as a Practice Leader in Lincolnshire and in today’s blog we talk about her journey from working in a care home to her current role as a Practice Leader for Thera.

Over the past year, Andre has been working with our Unity Futures team to secure a volunteering placement and continue learning.