We have such a talented team at The Donaldson Trust, including a published author! Stuart, from our Facilities team, has not only written but illustrated his very own book, The Skye Blue Hairy Coo. 🐮📖
Last Monday, the Gate trainees brought the story to life in the sweetest way possible (no pun intended!) by turning the Skye Blue Hairy Coo into delicious cupcakes! 🧁 The cupcakes were a special treat for Stuart who works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our campus running smoothly.
A huge well done to everyone involved! 👏
Oct 28
We have such a talented team at The Donaldson Trust, including a published author! Stuart, from our Facilities team, has not only written but illustrated his very own book, The Skye Blue Hairy Coo. 🐮📖
Last Monday, the Gate trainees brought the story to life in the sweetest way possible (no pun intended!) by turning the Skye Blue Hairy Coo into delicious cupcakes! 🧁 The cupcakes were a special treat for Stuart who works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our campus running smoothly.
A huge well done to everyone involved! 👏
Over the past two days, we had the pleasure of hosting colleagues from @inspire.malta 🇲🇹
The visit aimed to develop our partnership, share our best practices as the National Body for Neurodiversity, and provide insights into our services here at the Trust.
This collaborative exchange included service-based discussions, opportunities to engage with our team and leaders, and a close look at our systems and processes. 👏
A huge thank you to Stefanie and Paula from Inspire Malta for their visit. 🥰
#Collaboration #Partnership #BetterTogether
Oct 24
Over the past two days, we had the pleasure of hosting colleagues from @inspire.malta 🇲🇹
The visit aimed to develop our partnership, share our best practices as the National Body for Neurodiversity, and provide insights into our services here at the Trust.
This collaborative exchange included service-based discussions, opportunities to engage with our team and leaders, and a close look at our systems and processes. 👏
A huge thank you to Stefanie and Paula from Inspire Malta for their visit. 🥰
#Collaboration #Partnership #BetterTogether
Yesterday, we welcomed back our colleagues from Vibe and the Sensational Learning Centre following the October break 👋
They joined the full Donaldsons team in the morning, engaging in discussions around our organisational goals and values. In the afternoon, everyone enjoyed our usual potluck lunch and a variety of wellbeing sessions – from nature walks to creative art workshops 🎨🌳
It’s great to be back together again!
Oct 22
Yesterday, we welcomed back our colleagues from Vibe and the Sensational Learning Centre following the October break 👋
They joined the full Donaldsons team in the morning, engaging in discussions around our organisational goals and values. In the afternoon, everyone enjoyed our usual potluck lunch and a variety of wellbeing sessions – from nature walks to creative art workshops 🎨🌳
It’s great to be back together again!
Before the October break, we were delighted to welcome the parents and carers of the children and young people we support at our Sensational Learning Centre. 😄 It was a wonderful opportunity to share progress and celebrate the achievements of the young people we support. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Oct 21
Before the October break, we were delighted to welcome the parents and carers of the children and young people we support at our Sensational Learning Centre. 😄 It was a wonderful opportunity to share progress and celebrate the achievements of the young people we support. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Zac and Matthew’s journey highlights the transformative impact of our Vibe service. While they faced significant challenges in mainstream education, Vibe provided the tailored support they needed to thrive. 💛 Our approach not only encourages confidence but also helps young people explore their passions and prepare for successful futures.
📖 Discover their story by clicking the link in our bio.
Oct 18
Zac and Matthew’s journey highlights the transformative impact of our Vibe service. While they faced significant challenges in mainstream education, Vibe provided the tailored support they needed to thrive. 💛 Our approach not only encourages confidence but also helps young people explore their passions and prepare for successful futures.
📖 Discover their story by clicking the link in our bio.
We offer a range of opportunities for you to engage with our vision of society in which neurodivergent people are understood, accepted, treated fairly and valued. Your involvement helps us continue our vital work and expand the services we provide. 👏
It was great welcoming the NatWest Gogarburn team to our campus last week, and even better to hear how much they enjoyed their volunteering experience!
Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at GetInvolved@donaldsons.org.uk 📧
#VolunteerOpportunities #CorporateVolunteering #VolunteerDays
Oct 16
We offer a range of opportunities for you to engage with our vision of society in which neurodivergent people are understood, accepted, treated fairly and valued. Your involvement helps us continue our vital work and expand the services we provide. 👏
It was great welcoming the NatWest Gogarburn team to our campus last week, and even better to hear how much they enjoyed their volunteering experience!
Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at GetInvolved@donaldsons.org.uk 📧
#VolunteerOpportunities #CorporateVolunteering #VolunteerDays
With #WorldFoodDay coming up this week, we’re proud to highlight the fantastic efforts of the young people from our Sensational Learning Centre. As part of their Duke of Edinburgh awards, they are back volunteering at Bo`ness Food Pantry, helping to support those in our local community. 🥰
After a successful few weeks volunteering before the summer, they’ve returned to make an even bigger impact. Well done to everyone involved! 👏
#DukeOfEdinburghAward #HelpLocal #CommunitySupport
Oct 14
With #WorldFoodDay coming up this week, we’re proud to highlight the fantastic efforts of the young people from our Sensational Learning Centre. As part of their Duke of Edinburgh awards, they are back volunteering at Bo`ness Food Pantry, helping to support those in our local community. 🥰
After a successful few weeks volunteering before the summer, they’ve returned to make an even bigger impact. Well done to everyone involved! 👏
#DukeOfEdinburghAward #HelpLocal #CommunitySupport
Today is World Mental Health Day! 🌍
Our support services are designed to offer a friendly and warm environment where individuals can relax and be themselves, and Wellbeing activities are embedded to help to reduce anxiety and reduce stress.
🥰 Our Speech & Language Therapist, Kirsten Lamb, has been working with the Gate trainees to create Comfort Keyrings. These keyrings feature uplifting pictures and affirmations, perfect for a quick pick-me-up. The trainees even personalised them with sensory elements like fidget toys.
🐴 We were also delighted to welcome back @thehoofgangexperience and their therapy ponies for the young people and trainees in Gate, Vibe and our Sensational Learning Centre. We all had an amazing time bonding with these gentle creatures!
These activities are just a glimpse of how we’re fostering an environment where mental health and wellbeing are always at the forefront. By creating spaces where individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered, we continue to prioritise the wellbeing of everyone we support.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness
Oct 10
Today is World Mental Health Day! 🌍
Our support services are designed to offer a friendly and warm environment where individuals can relax and be themselves, and Wellbeing activities are embedded to help to reduce anxiety and reduce stress.
🥰 Our Speech & Language Therapist, Kirsten Lamb, has been working with the Gate trainees to create Comfort Keyrings. These keyrings feature uplifting pictures and affirmations, perfect for a quick pick-me-up. The trainees even personalised them with sensory elements like fidget toys.
🐴 We were also delighted to welcome back @thehoofgangexperience and their therapy ponies for the young people and trainees in Gate, Vibe and our Sensational Learning Centre. We all had an amazing time bonding with these gentle creatures!
These activities are just a glimpse of how we’re fostering an environment where mental health and wellbeing are always at the forefront. By creating spaces where individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered, we continue to prioritise the wellbeing of everyone we support.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness
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“Through collaborations and partnerships, we can give children, young people and adults a voice; and help them find their place in the world.”
