Hft

@hft.org.uk

We’re Hft, a national charity on a mission to create a future where learning disabled people can live the best life possible.

We've been looking forward to this for years... The first four people have officially moved into their new house at Ironbridge! Our flagship redevelopment includes twelve state-of-the-art supported living properties, built within the community. Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/mrc3y7tv

We’re thrilled that comedy legend Griff Rhys Jones has chosen Hft as one of three charities to benefit from his special gala performance of 'The Cat’s Pyjamas.' 🥳 📅 Friday 10th October, 7.30pm. 📍 Royal Hospital School in Suffolk. Tickets on sale now 👉 https://loom.ly/whpD2Nk

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9 weeks to go... ⌛ Ian's been busy fundraising and training for his Everest Base Camp trek. Now comes the final sprint to push his fundraising and training goals to the max! Find out more about why Ian is taking on this challenge, and support him, here: https://loom.ly/I0zmu0k

What should SEND reform look like? The Liberal Democrats have outlined 5 key principles ahead of expected government plans this autumn. We’ve summarised what they’ve proposed and shared what we think is still missing... (1/10)

Good luck to all the Choose a Challenge students taking part in fundraising challenges for us this summer! We really appreciate all the hard work that has gone into preparing for this moment. Everyone here at Hft is rooting for you, and we really appreciate your support. 💜 Have an amazing time!

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The ballot results are out for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. 🏅 We’d love for you to join #TeamHft and run for learning disabled adults. If you’ve missed out on the draw, it isn’t over yet. Sign up for an Hft charity place and make every mile count! 🏃‍♂️ https://loom.ly/BIZrZxI

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Do you see me enjoying my hobby? 🎭 The Drama Llamas group is made up of learning disabled and autistic people. Every year, they prove that not only can learning disabled people be creative, they can put on sell-out shows too! Meet the faces of our campaign: https://loom.ly/OL1BgJE #DoYouSeeMe

Will has written a letter to his MP using our letter template, and he's encouraging other learning disabled people to do the same. You can download the template here: https://loom.ly/OL1BgJE And you can read Will's story on the same page! #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #DoYouSeeMe #SelfAdvocacy

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Do you see me with my friends? 🫶 In the UK, 1 in 2 learning disabled people experience chronic loneliness. But every week, Luv2MeetU gives people a chance to socialise, try new things and build meaningful friendships. 👉 Find out more about our 'Do you see me?' campaign: https://loom.ly/OL1BgJE

More diverse communities where all voices are heard will benefit from the unique perspectives and ideas that every learning disabled person can bring. In this video, Toby, Linda, and James share what they love! We're sharing more stories next week as part of @mencap.org.uk's #DoYouSeeMe campaign.

We’re proud to be part of @mencap.org.uk's #DoYouSeeMe campaign. Too often, learning disabled people are left out of conversations and not seen for the individuals that they truly are. We'll share more stories from people we support over the next week. #LDWeek

Meet Harin, our latest Work Operations Award winner! 🏆 Harin is a supported intern at NHS Liverpool, where he helps with their disability and inclusion work. His lived experience, passion, and commitment make him a real asset to the team! Learn more about our internships: https://loom.ly/nNmWXSk

Harin holds up his work operations award trophy. He's sat in his assisted wheelchair in his kitchen.

We’re excited to welcome Becky Speight as Hft’s Chief Operating Officer! With around 20 years in health and social care, she’s already hit the ground running, taking on big projects and visiting our services. Her insight and commitment to making a difference are already being felt.

Do you know the difference between a learning disability and a learning difficulty? Let's break it down... 👇 (1/5)

Hi, Bluesky! 🌞 We're Hft - a charity who've been helping learning disabled people take control of their lives for over 60 years. We provide personalised support, create solutions for living independently, and campaign for positive change. Check out our website for info and support: www.hft.org.uk