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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.

This Christmas season, Making Space was filled with warmth and generosity as schemes across the country hosted a vibrant array of events. From Baking Space fundraisers to festive parties, we brought joy to the people we support and their communities.

With the generous support of South Yorkshire based businesses - Wiltshire Farm Foods Chesterfield & Doncaster, Taste Village Bistro and Honeysuckle Lodge in Doncaster- people supported in the area by Making Space are getting a brighter Christmas.

December saw Making Space, bring festive cheer to our Café Connect at the Connect Hub at our Head Office in Warrington with a day packed full of engaging activities designed to celebrate the season and promote mental wellbeing.

We’re thrilled to share that our Café Connect, part of the Connect Hub (Warrington Day Service), was featured on Good Morning Britain today, 10 December. The feature was part of the inspiring ‘1 Million Minutes’ campaign, an initiative that encourages viewers to volunteer and pledge their time to help tackle loneliness.

Two exceptional women from Making Space, our CEO Rachel Peacock and volunteer Sue Smith, have been named winners at the prestigious Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care (WAGS) Awards 2024!