In celebration of National Care Leavers’ Week, our Manchester team took some of the people we support on a fantastic visit to Zion – a wonderful community-run café in Stretford offering affordable meals, donated food for those in need, and events for adults and teens navigating mental health challenges. ☕️

 

The young people really enjoyed the day, sharing their thoughts: 🗣

"I was nervous to come, but it was really good and was nice to meet some of the others in the Bedspace properties."

 

"When I heard free food, I was there! I got there and it was nice and chilled – not what I thought it’d be; it was cool!"

 

Our staff also supported Uplift’s Post-it Note Donation initiative, purchasing tea, coffee, and food items to help fund future meals for those in need. Thank you to Uplift for hosting us and for the inspiring work they do in the community. We’re thrilled to be part of such meaningful experiences this National Care Leavers’ Week. 🎉