News: Stories

Tom Stevens, Quality Assessor for The Quality Company, tells us about his experience of setting up, and running, an online radio station.

August is festival season in Edinburgh, and Gig Buddies always make the most of it. Here's what we got up to at the 2023 Edinburgh Festivals.

In this blog, we share an update from Glenis, a young woman supported by Unity Works’ supported employment Lambeth Bounceback programme, who has recently been offered paid work.

Carolyn, staff member in Thera South West, decided to open the Shine Friendship Café at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic to bring people back together.

Gig Buddies with Thera Trust have had a very busy summer. Come and read all about it!

The Quality Company Quality Assessor Laura Gill founded The Monday Night Club in 2011. She spoke to us about her experiences with the club, and her role with The Quality Company.

Lucy, like many other young people, wants to live her best life! She has recently graduated from Lifeworks College, which helps support young adults with a learning disability to pursue further education. Lucy tells us all about her journey, and what she plans to do next!

Yovan has been supported by Thera East Anglia since 2008, and his family recently talked about Yovan’s story at a workshop run by Justin (Operations Manager).

Gig Buddies with Thera Trust supports adults with a learning disability to live an active social life. Colin recently got 2 tickets to see his favourite band, James, and The Royal Highland Centre. 

Gig Buddies with Thera Trust supports adults with a learning disability to live an active social life. Michael, a Gig Bud volunteer, recently buddied up with Edinburgh members Colin and Jamie to get out to 2 shows at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre. Michael kindly sent us this lovely message after the shows.