Today, More Than a Provider collaborative Brandon Trust Certitude Choice Support Dimensions UK & MacIntyre is launching Better Lives, Better Value, Better Partnership - shared campaign calling for a new approach to sustainable commissioning & responsible social care 👉 https://bit.ly/MTAPBetterLives

Yesterday we held our annual staff awards - extra special in this our 60th year. We're still buzzing! Here are some highlights of the day, and a roll-call of our winners and runners-up. Read all the details here: 👉https://ow.ly/4tQT50ZWkOx #MarjorieNewtonWrightAwards

Wayne loves being outdoors and enjoys helping people, so he volunteered at his local junior parkrun and became part of their community. Thanks to everyone at junior parkrun for making Wayne so welcome! https://ow.ly/k3XZ50ZRuxY #EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives

"How will we ever help this person out of hospital?" can become "They're thriving in their own home." Our podcast episode explores everything that goes into making these life-changing moves possible for people who need #HomesNotHospitals. 🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/WOrP50ZRsB8

Our Aylesbury neighbours stopped us to say that the thriving bunch of sunflowers in their garden are from the seeds we gave them! He was very proud and wanted to share how grateful he was. It’s the little things that count! https://ow.ly/tHQ750ZR26Z #EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives

When was the last time you saw people's contemporary treasures in a museum display? Phoebe's colourful hairbands and Sylvie's treasured necklace might seem like small things, but they have both become part of a creative project at St Albans Museum and Gallery. Read more 👉https://ow.ly/bPyt50ZOEfs

Some 'Good' news from MacIntyre Children's Home in Hertfordshire as their recent Ofsted inspections results are in! Find out more: https://ow.ly/JTEf50ZOAgo #Ofsted

Would you fancy chicken curry for breakfast? On a plane? That was just one highlight of a recent holiday for Hannah May, who lives at our children's home in Hertfordshire! Read more: 👉https://ow.ly/hqZ150ZNGQ4

Dan has been visiting his local alpaca farm, and the team spotted his natural way with animals. Now he’s been offered a volunteer role. From visitor to volunteer: a chance to contribute, not just take part. https://ow.ly/mfQE50ZLQR7 #EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives

Fletchers Mews in Milton Keynes opened its doors to the neighbourhood for a community fun day, and everyone got involved! A brilliant example of Everyone Everywhere in action: people who draw on MacIntyre's support being part of their community, not simply supported by it. https://ow.ly/EaRe50ZIOER

What happens when a Hertfordshire heavy metal fan gets to compose his own song as part of a neighbourhood arts collaboration? Robbie tells us what it was like to get involved with the Soulwood project 👉https://ow.ly/wMTN50ZGpkW #EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives

Congratulations to the winners of the July MacIntyre Lottery draw! Do you want to join the fun? A monthly payment of £5 will give you a chance of winning £500 each month - and your gift would support MacIntyre. Find out more here: https://www.macintyrecharity.org/support-us/macintyre-lottery/

William used to be a learner with MacIntyre No Limits. Now he’s helping others with learning disabilities find opportunities. He recently helped lead an employment workshop for local businesses, sharing his experience and helping employers see what’s possible. https://ow.ly/VfHa50ZBqLz

What do you do when the local community café closes? Start your own, obviously! That's what we're doing in Beanhill, Milton Keynes. There’s still plenty to do before the doors open to the wider community – but we’re looking forward to seeing Café Bean come to life. https://ow.ly/l8cw50ZzlgH

In which Sohail, from Leicester, raises funds for a local hospice which is very close to his heart. https://ow.ly/fRso50ZwUNb #EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives

The Garden Gang in Warrington have been busy! They were asked by the Friends of Warrington Town Hall to transform the planting of the beds outside the Town Hall. After some hard work clearing, tidying, sowing, it's all coming together for the local community. https://ow.ly/5HuG50ZuWZT

Thanks to everyone who joined our annual MacIntyre Golf Day at Woburn! Your support raised vital funds, including new go-karts for young people at MacIntyre School and Children’s Homes. Together, we’re creating brighter futures! 💚 https://ow.ly/Bvnz50ZtIX7

After 16 years with MacIntyre, Carole is retiring from our Chesterfield team. Long before #EveryoneEverywhere had a name, she helped people we support build confidence, create connections and contribute to their communities. Thank you, Carole, enjoy your next adventure. https://ow.ly/pF9550Zsbxv

After impressing customers with their community car wash, young people studying with MacIntyre No Limits have been asked by a local taxi company to return and clean its fleet. A great example of what can happen when people have the chance to show what they can do. https://ow.ly/yat450Zoef3

🐴 Two young people from our children's homes in Wingrave turned their riding lessons into an opportunity to give back, taking part in a fundraising event for Wing RDA. They came away with rosettes, smiles and the pride of supporting a charity close to their hearts. 💜 https://ow.ly/XpAZ50Zm1sP

🏆 Congratulations to people from MacIntyre's Milton Keynes learning centres, whose entries in this year's Loughton Scarecrow Trail both won prizes! From SpongeBob & Patrick to a brilliantly British Batman & Robin, they showcased creativity and community spirit. Read more: https://ow.ly/uQBq50ZjyTW

Aimee is helping people learn Makaton one sign at a time. After signing along to a song at an Ampthill Singers concert, Aimee inspired our Sign of the Week series and now teaches a new sign every week. Read how she's sharing her expertise with a wider community: https://ow.ly/ozIx50Zgb4Y

Hadeesah wanted to learn by doing. After a retail work experience taster session through No Limits, she's now she's volunteering at the Sue Ryder shop in High Wycombe, building skills, confidence and experience along the way. Read more: https://ow.ly/8pQw50Ze8JL

Pupils in Pigeon Class at MacIntyre School have been reflecting on the connections they've built in Wingrave. From helping local horses and litter picking to community events and simply stopping to chat with neighbours, they've shown how belonging grows every day. 💜 https://ow.ly/oRUY50Z9TEB

It's #VolunteersWeek and we're celebrating people who contribute to their communities. PJ joined Warrington's Garden Gang to make friends and try new things. By helping improve a children's centre outdoor space, he learned new skills and made a difference for others. 💜 https://ow.ly/Z5nu50Z7cTX

Ellie, supported at No Limits in Abingdon, has been building skills and confidence through volunteering at The Story Museum. She welcomes families, helps prep busy sessions for young children, and has become part of the team, known and trusted. Read more below 👇 https://ow.ly/KUIs50Z5cOu

New podcast episode🎙️ Sarah Kilby joins us to talk about compassion-first Positive Behaviour Support, understanding behaviour differently, and creating support that works with people, not to them. Listen: https://ow.ly/TYmb50Z472f

Robbie's Passport to Leisure group has been busy, from visiting the Banksy exhibition in South Kensington to helping paint a community garden and taking part in tree planting. “It makes me feel good to help out in the community, to give back.” Read more: https://ow.ly/vyaY50Z2LNz

The Grove team turned their skills and interests into action ❤️ Each Saturday they collect surplus food from Cottage Bakery in Ampthill, prepare sandwiches and food parcels, and support SOS volunteers helping people experiencing homelessness. Everyone plays a part. https://ow.ly/2EkZ50YYRLT

Congratulations to this month's MacIntyre Lottery winners 👏🥳 Want to know how to join the fun? Take a look here: https://bit.ly/TheMacIntyreLottery