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This festive season, Making Space is inviting everyone to Care at Christmas - to care for others while caring for yourself. The festive season can be a joyful time, but for many, it also brings loneliness, stress and financial pressures. Through our Care at Christmas Appeal, you can make a real difference by taking on a self-care fundraising challenge, making a donation, or buying our beautiful Christmas cards designed by young carers. Together, we can bring comfort, connection and kindness to people who might otherwise spend Christmas alone.

A new Making Space project in Kirkby, backed by Merseyside Police, is helping people with mental health conditions stay safe from scams and “mate crime.” Through workshops and staff training, the initiative has raised awareness, built confidence, and strengthened community connections - empowering residents to recognise exploitation and protect themselves and others from harm.

Join us in Warrington on Tuesday 11 November for an inspiring afternoon exploring how to create more inclusive, supportive workplaces for neurodivergent colleagues. Hear from lived-experience speakers and industry experts and discover practical ways to help everyone thrive at work.

Making Space has played a key role in developing a pioneering new neurodiversity toolkit for the Liverpool City Region’s criminal justice system. Launched in Liverpool on Friday 19 September, the toolkit brings together more than 60 accessible resources for individuals and families, as well as tailored tools for frontline professionals, helping to create a more inclusive and supportive justice system.

We are delighted to share that We All Are One – Making Space Carers Support Group in Doncaster has been named a finalist in the Carers UK Awards 2025. Recognised in the Community Group category, the nomination celebrates the group’s inclusive and compassionate approach to supporting unpaid carers, and the incredible difference it makes to people’s lives every week.

Stockport Connect Hub has officially launched! Making Space is proud to lead a new chapter of community mental health support in Stockport, delivering the Mental Health Prevention and Enablement Service from a refreshed and welcoming space at Progress House. The service launched with two vibrant community events and is now open daily, offering a wide range of support and activities.

The 2025 Our People Awards brought together nearly 270 guests for a joyful day of celebration at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. With music, activities, and inspiring stories, the event honoured the incredible people we support and the power of co-production in action.

We pulled out all the stops to thank our brilliant volunteers at this year’s celebration event at Doncaster Racecourse. With over 60 volunteers from across the country, a Dolly Parton tribute act, and even a surprise duet from Deputy CEO Phil Orton, it was a fantastic day of fun, food and appreciation.

Making Space is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Investing in Volunteers accreditation, recognising our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive, and impactful volunteer experience across the organisation.

Making Space is proud to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2025 by recognising the incredible contributions of our volunteers, hosting a special celebration event, and sharing exciting news about our Investing in Volunteers accreditation.