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.

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.

Clare is a Support Manager at Aspire but began her career as an administrator. In today’s blog, she spoke to us about how she returned to support work after COVID-19 and how she has progressed her career in the last three years.

Jeremy has been supported by Thera East Midlands for the past three years and has recently completed an exciting project to redecorate his bedroom with a dinosaur theme.

Throughout 2026 Gig Buddies with Thera Trust will be celebrating our 10th year as a project!

Patsy is an Operational Manager at Aspire, but she began her career journey as a lifeguard and fitness instructor.