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A newly unveiled artwork at Royal Bolton Hospital, is shining a spotlight on the vital role of carers and volunteers. Created by Ian Peters, a volunteer from our Bolton Carers Service, the piece now proudly hangs in the renovated carers’ room — a space dedicated to supporting those who care for loved ones receiving mental health treatment.

Bradley, a passionate advocate and a person supported by Making Space, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards!  experience in shaping better services.

Making Space is celebrating national success at the Great British Care Awards and Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards, with Daryhl Lewis winning Care Newcomer of the Year and Rosemary Stephen taking home the Compassion Award. These prestigious events honour excellence in social care, and we are incredibly proud of all our winners and finalists who continue to make a profound difference in people’s lives. 

Supporting International Women’s Day 2025 and the theme ‘Accelerate Action’, highlighting Making Space’s commitment to gender equality and female leadership and highlighting some of the incredible women across our charity.

Tuesday 25 February was a pivotal moment for social care as Making Space joined thousands at the Providers Unite Day of Action in Westminster to advocate for vital social care reform, raise awareness of its economic and societal value and demand better funding.

March 2025 is Digital Detox Month at Making Space, and we’re inviting you or someone you nominate to take on a challenge that benefits both your mental wellbeing and the people we support.

We’re proud to support National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 Feb), celebrating the impact of apprenticeships in building Skills For Life. With 74 active apprentices across Making Space, we’re investing in the future by empowering colleagues with the knowledge and skills for rewarding careers

In January, Making Space received a meaningful painting by Ian Peters, a Bolton Carers Service volunteer, now displayed at our Warrington head office. The artwork reflects the resilience and unity of our ‘Windmills Not Walls’ campaign during Covid-19.

Unpaid carers shouldn’t have to choose between staying warm or putting food on the table. At Making Space, we’re here to support them through these difficult times, offering help when it’s needed most.

Making Space are thrilled to be nominated for three prestigious national Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards, for Community Engagement, Dementia Care, and Compassion.