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We’re proud to share that Bradley George Wilson, who we support in Lancashire, has won the Work and Education award at the 2025 Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards for his outstanding advocacy and commitment to inclusion.

We’re celebrating a fantastic achievement as Making Space takes home two awards at the 2025 Housing with Care Awards. From recognising outstanding frontline care to celebrating co-production and innovation.

Support Worker Tony Linney received a royal invitation in recognition of his outstanding dedication to social care and described the day at Buckingham Palace as an experience he’ll never forget.

We’re proud to announce that Making Space has achieved the Bronze Social Value Quality Mark (SVQM), recognising our commitment to putting people first and creating a lasting, positive impact. Find out how our pledges are shaping our work and how we’re building towards even greater achievements in social value.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 runs from 12–18 May and this year’s theme, “Community”, couldn’t be more fitting. At Making Space, we’re proud to be Together for Good Mental Health, creating safe, inclusive spaces where people feel valued, connected and never alone. Join us as we celebrate the life-changing power of community in supporting mental wellbeing.

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.

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.

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