Congratulation to the winners from the Understanding Disability Awards 2025. What a wonderful, uplifting celebration of the impact thoughtful people and organisation have! We are so proud to congratulate our very our Mared Hughes and our friends, Shiny Happy People who both won awards!

We are delighted to announce that Ashley Bale, our Digital Innovations Manager, has been appointed to the Government's Digital Inclusion Action Committee (DIAC). Find out more about Ashley's appointment and the committe: bit.ly/4neYojv

Sustainability is live! 🌱 Thrilled to officially launch our new 5-year project in partnership with #EliteSupportedEmployment. Huge thanks to #AlexDavies-Jones & #TFW for hosting us in Pontypridd, and to #TNLCommunityFund for making it possible. #SustainableSteps #GreenCareers #SupportedEmployment

Wishing a joyful #Diwali to all who are celebrating! 🪔May this festival of lights bring you happiness, prosperity, and peace. // Dymunwn Diwali llawen i bawb sy'n dathlu! 🪔 Boed i'r ŵyl hon o oleuadau ddod â hapusrwydd, ffyniant, a heddwch i chi. #FestivalOfLights #JoyfulCelebrations

What a day! Our #ValeOfGlamorgan Picnic party was a huge success! Brilliant fancy dress, Matt on karaoke, live music from Francesca and the one and only #ElderlyElvis! #TheNearlyWildShow was a hit, and a few brave souls (and a dinosaur!) took a turn in The Stocks! Big thanks to all! Sunshine too! ☀️

What a fantastic day at the #ButetownCarnival! We collaborated with artists Niki and Alice Fogaty to bring a massive, four-sectioned sea serpent to life. It was a true team effort with members from Innovate Trust and the local community, all supported by #CardiffPedalPower and #WalesMilleniumCentre.

A couple of weeks ago our Porthkerry Park Project were joined by a group of volunteers from ‪@principalitybs.bsky.social who worked alongside our regular volunteers to rake the old golf course meadow! This is always a very popular, mindful and satisfying task! #WorkplaceVolunteering

It’s been a busy few weeks at the Secret Garden! Our volunteers recently visited a Community Allotment in Roath, have taken part in the Big Butterfly Count and of course continued their hard work in the garden! @heritagefunduk.bsky.social #ThanksToYou #CommunityVolunteering #InnovateTrust

We are thrilled to have received funding from #WCVACymru Strategic Grant fund to partner with #Skills&VolunteeringCymru on the Beyond Barriers project. Together, we'll be exploring and working to remove barriers to volunteering in Health & Social Care, and produce guidance to remove these barriers.

Celebrating #NationalAllomentsWeek 🧑‍🌾 We are so proud of our incredible Field Days Organic horticulture project at #AmeliaTrustFarm. For over 25 years, Alastair & team have cultivated a space that grows organic produce, and helps people live healthier lives, build friendships, and learn new skills.

On a recent trip to Weston-super-Mare, our #OnePlanet team put their #ConfidenceToTravel skills to the test. Thanks to our work with Transport For Wales, the group confidently navigated buying tickets, finding platforms, and staying safe on the roads. Brilliant Day! @transportforwales.bsky.social

It's South Asian Heritage Month! 🎉 From July 18th to August 17th, we're celebrating the rich history, culture, and achievements of South Asian communities. This year's theme, "Roots to Routes," explores how tradition and heritage shape modern life. #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #RootsToRoutes #SAHM

It's #AnniversayOfSupportedLiving this week & we are having a Take Over Day! Today, 17 Innovate Trust roles are being taken over by our amazing community members – including me, Emily, on social media! Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at a very different Monday! #CUSS #TakeOver

What a scorcher for our annual Wellbeing event at #LidoPonty with #EchoYoga☀️ That dip in the pool was perfect, and so great to meet up with our friends from #CwmTafPeopleFirst. We feel renewed and energised! Huge thanks to everyone who made it so special. #Community #Wellbeing #AccessibleYoga

Happy Pride Cymru!🏳️‍🌈We were thrilled to be part of the parade again this year, catching up with everyone and being right in the middle of one of the most colourful and inclusive events ever. Thanks to everyone who popped by our stall. Have a fab weekend 🎉 #PrideCymru #CardiffPride #LoveIsLove #LGBT

What does Pride Cymru mean to you? We had the pleasure of chatting with Kayleigh Harley, one of the lead organisers for our presence at Pride Cymru! Discover why this event is so vital for inclusion, our community, and the people we support: bit.ly/4kV4pkU

We are halfway through our Insight app photography project! It's a 6-week online course helps us explore themes & take photos safely. Meeting via Zoom has made it possible for Insight members from all over the UK to take part. Looking forward to the upcoming virtual exhibition! 📸 #InclusiveCourses

A briliiant day was had at The Big Lunch in Splott Park on Saturday! With amazing cakes, great company & uplifting music. Despite the unpredictable weather, spirits were high. Huge thanks to everyone involved, especially #MissWordSalad and our friends at #FirstChoice, #MirusWales and #DimensionsUK 🎉

What an incredible Volunteering Week! 🌟 Huge thanks to all who celebrated our amazing volunteers at Innovate Trust. Want to get involved? Check out our opportunities: bit.ly/4kT6Ynm or call 02920 382151. #VolunteersWeek #WythnosGwirfoddolwyr

Create #AccessibleVolunteering opportunities for people with learning disabilities! Our best practices resource are here to help organisations support volunteers with learning disabilities. From DBS and applications to job support and more, we have you covered!🤝 bit.ly/4kRGxhZ

Did you know the River Thaw was once wider and teeming with wildlife? 🌿 Our Restore the Thaw project aims to revitalize and boost this habitat! Huge thanks to Dwr Cymru for funding this project! #WorldEnvironmentDay #Biodiversity #VolunteersWeek

Meet David, one of our awesome Creator Volunteers! 🌟 He has been with his local Marie Curie shop for over 5 years and loves how volunteering has connected him with new friends. Check out his inspiring story: bit.ly/3ZJy3RG

Our Volunteering Hub is a co-produced feature of our Insight app, which makes volunteering easy for adults with learning disabilities. So, what did we learn when creating the hub? And what can you take away from it? #VolunteersWeek @wcvacymru.bsky.social bit.ly/4mNzOr6

It's Volunteers Week! 🎉 And we want to say a massive thank you to our incredible volunteers at Innovate Trust. You are truly the heart of what we do!🙌 #VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers

We are so pleased to announce that in partnership with #EliteSupportedEmployment, we are delighted to have been awarded £3m in funding from #TNLCommunityFund to support young people with disabilities to access careers in the green industry. We can't wait to get started 🌳 #SustainableStepsWales

Excellent meeting at the Senedd this week. Our #OnePlanet participants, alongside Sam from #PedalPowerCardiff, discussed accessible #ActiveTravelWales with John Griffiths MS. It was great to share experiences and ideas, and have our voices heard. #SustainableStepsWales #TNLfund #SustainableTravel

Such a positive session rounding off #AutismAcceptanceMonth. We asked for your help to make our activities and events more autism-friendly, and you delivered amazing feedback, advice and tips. Thank you. Can't wait to create more inclusive spaces together! ✨ #WAAM25 #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth

Another great #WalesREACH session this week at the beautiful #StFagans. Focused on mindfulness, wellbeing & connecting with nature, we loved exploring the grounds & the LGBT+ history exhibition. A big thanks to our collaborators #MirusWales #DriveWales and #FCHA. Join us for a repeat session soon 🌳

Innovate Trust are seeking to recruit Assistant Managers to support Service Managers, in the effective management of a number of supported living services in Cardiff. Please follow link for more information and to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4jQZSPT Closing date 07/05/25, don't miss it!

Happy World Earth Day 2025! 🌱 This year's theme, Our Power, Our Planet, highlights renewable energy and our impact. We put together this easy read guide to understand how we use fossil fuels, and how we can make a difference! #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #WorldEarthDay

Wishing everyone who is celebrating, a very Happy Easter 🌼 #Easter #HappyEaster

Another great filming session with @transportforwales.bsky.social in sunny Cardiff! Our film exploring train accessibility for individuals with learning disabilities is proving to be a fascinating journey. Great support to highlight & some brilliant acting! #Accessibility #TfW

Thanks to a donation of GoPros & wildlife cameras from #GVS, we have been able to start capturing hidden nature around #PorthkerryPark throughout the seasons. Thank you also to our fantastic volunteers and participants for their input and enthusiasm so far! #GlamorganVoluntaryServices

Eid Mubarak ✨ As the holy month if Ramadan comes to an end, we’d like to wish a happy Eid al-Fitr to everyone celebrating! #EidMubarak #EidAlFitr

We did it! 1,327 amazing volunteers broke the Guinness world record for largest ever group litter pick last week. Huge congratulations and thanks you to everyone who got involved, cleaning the River Taf, from Brecon Beacons to Cardiff Bay. Fantastic! #TNLComFundWales #SustainableSteps #TaffTidy

As we continue through this Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, here is our second instalment of quotes from across Innovate Trust, sharing insights, advice, thoughts and experiences. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW #NeurodiversityWeek #ThisIsND

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! A chance to celebrate neurodiversity in all its forms, increase acceptance and understanding. With this is mind, we have been collecting quotes across Innovate Trust, to share some insights and experiences. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW #ThisIsND

Innovate Trust was thrilled to support the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Boards' Sex and Relationships Event on Friday. Conversations on sexual health, love, and LGBTQ+ rights were empowering. Huge thanks to everyone involved #CardiffPeopleFirst #HouseOfDeviant #ValePlus #FCHA #DOSH ❤️

Feeling lucky to have the amazing Lisa from Echo Yoga leading our weekly yoga sessions! Whether in-person or online, her energy is contagious and reminds us that yoga is for everyone and everyone is welcome. 🧘‍♀️ Get in touch if you'd like to join in. #YogaForAll #AccessibleYoga #SelfCare #EchoYoga

Happy International Women's Day to all those wonderful women out there, from us to you! Enjoy this short video we put together, we hope it brings a smile to your face and encourages you to tell all the wonderful women in your lives, how fab they are today! #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

Dydd Gwyl Dewi hapus i bawb! Happy St David's Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿#DyddGwylDewi

Amazing opening week for #Housemates at #ShermanTheatre! We loved meeting the cast, writers & production this week, it is absolutely brilliant! Catch it in Cardiff (next week!), Aberystwyth & Milford Haven soon. Info: bit.ly/3D7WDUr Don't miss it! #MustSee #SupportedLiving #WhatsOnCardiff

Lady Francesca is another icon we just had to shout about for LGBTQ+ History Month! As part of Drag Syndrome, she’s breaking barriers for people with disabilities in the queer community. #LGBTHistoryMonth #DisabledDragQueens #Incusion

Today we are highlighting the Ladies of Llangollen, two famously lesbian women who weren't out in the time they were alive. Their home is still open to visit today, a North Wales attraction that we see as a must! #LGBTHistoryMonth #LadiesOfLlangollen

This year's LGBTQ+ History Month focuses on activism and social change! 🌈✨ Meet Rosie Jones, the incredible 'queer, disabled, and Northern' advocate changing perceptions for LGBTQ+ folks. #LGBTHistoryMonth #Activism #RosieJones

A very interesting session with Sioned from @amgueddfacymru.bsky.social who took our Secret Garden history group around St Fagans on the First World War Trail. The group are exploring ideas and researching for creating their very own history trail! @heritagefunduk.bsky.social #ThanksToYou

Sending a huge thanks to the brilliant Julie for leading our #AccessibleDrumming session in #CastlelandCommunityCentre in Barry. There was so much rhythm in the room! We can't wait for the next session. Get in touch if you would like to get involved 🥁#ValeofGlamorgan #MusicTherapy #CastlelandVenue

Now that our #VolunteeringHub is live, we thought it would be a great idea to get together for an in person demo. The Hub, has been built with accessibility in mind, and is accessible through our #InsightApp. Get it touch for more info, or to request a demo. Email in comments. #WcvaCymru

Congratulations to our Secret Garden volunteers on completing their Health and Safety Awareness course. What an achievement! 🎉 #Volunteering #StFagans

@radioglamorgan.bsky.social #Lleswyl2025 - supporting #emotionalhealth of the 1.2 million people in #Wales simply can’t get to live gigs, let alone festivals because of chronic illness or disability. FREE tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lleswyl-20...