Brilliant donation of Suffragette statue sales a boost to our work

Brilliant donation of Suffragette statue sales a boost to our work Breakthrough is delighted to have been chosen as one of two organisations to benefit from the sales of 12 limited edition Emmeline Pankhurst bronze portraits. Sculptor Hazel Reeves decided to choose us as one of the beneficiaries of the sales, along with the charity [Continue reading…]

Coronavirus- Support from Breakthrough

Coronavirus – Support from Breakthrough Due to the situation with Covid 19, we are not currently carrying out face to face client meetings and our group programmes are on hold. However, we are continuing to work with clients remotely via phone, video calls and online methods where we can. If you are already a client, [Continue reading…]

Useful links for updated information on the Coronavirus pandemic

Useful links for updated information on the Coronavirus pandemic Don’t be isolated – we are still available via phone, text, email and social media. Contact us if you need to on -0161 234 3950. This page will be added to regularly. Official Government Guidance Documents https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response Easy read Inclusion North have produced Coronavirus – Easy [Continue reading…]

World of words opens up for Michael

World of words opens up for Michael After a lifetime facing barriers to literacy, Community Connecting client Michael is delighted to have read his first two books. Michael joined Breakthrough’s connecting service with his main goal to improve his reading and writing. He said, “I’ve always been nervous about reading in case I got laughed [Continue reading…]

Matthew’s connecting story

Matthew’s connecting story When Matthew first signed up for Breakthrough’s Community Connecting service, he was anxious and scared. Within just a few weeks of meeting Breakthrough Connector Tracey, Matthew has taken his first ever tram journey and is independently taking his mum to visit the Manchester Science and Industry Museum. Matthew currently lives with his [Continue reading…]

Voting in the General Election

Voting in the General Election Your Voice Counts! Voting in the General Election There will be General Election on Thursday December 12th 2019. This will decide who the next Government will be. The political party with the most votes will win and then make choices for everyone in the country, whether they voted or not. You [Continue reading…]

Breakthrough statement Sophie Miles

Breakthrough statement Sophie Miles We are very shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of Sophie Miles. Sophie was the Chief Executive Officer of Trafford CIL for six-and-a-half years and worked with us closely on a number of joint projects with local Disabled Peoples Organisations. Sophie came on  board as CEO just at [Continue reading…]

Rebecca’s Youth Choices Story

Rebecca’s Youth Choices Story Negative experiences in school and college left Rebecca with barriers around learning in a classroom and meeting people they didn’t know. They said, “I didn’t really like college; I was only there because I had to be…I didn’t like the room setting, I’ve had a lot of bad experiences in classes.” [Continue reading…]

Love of sports sees Adnan enjoy his independence

Love of sports sees Adnan enjoy his independence A referral from his Occupational Therapist has opened up a new world of sports for Adnan. Adnan has been working with staff member Kevin on Breakthrough’s Community Connecting service. His main aim was to get some time to himself to pursue hobbies and sports that interest him, [Continue reading…]

Switching Focus report outlines proposals to improve employment and pay for disabled people

Switching Focus report outlines proposals to improve employment and pay for disabled people Breakthrough is welcoming the Switching Focus report, as we believe the current situation needs to change. Everyday we hear first hand accounts from disabled clients facing barriers and prejudice when trying to get into meaningful employment. The report looks at whose responsibility [Continue reading…]