F2F are a member led charity that supports adults with learning disabilities by offering a social setting where friendships can be made and skills learned
I believe that @waitrose need to offer this young man a paid job.
This experience shows how in some circumstances "volunteering" and work placement schemes can exploit chronically ill, disabled and neurodivergent people.
This needs to stop.
Join us for cake, fun, entertainment - and a short AGM in the middle so we can say thank you for all your support. Find out about all the things we have coming up
Karaoke night – all welcome! No booking necessary.
Sing, laugh, and enjoy a night of music and fun. No experience needed – just bring your voice!
Also enjoy a star turn from Ian Pickering, our retired community milkman singing 60's tunes
Seven-yr-old, Ellison, has down syndrome and struggles with sensory overload.
His parents used to dread haircuts until they met Vernon Jackson, a local barber.
Best 30 sec. you'll see all day.
3 members have accepted the challenge of doing Dry February to raise money for F2F
Money can be given at group, through the PayPal button on our website friends2friends.org or through our bank. Please support our guys however small, thank you.
We are looking for volunteers to help out at our Lichfield group - FUN guaranteed!
If you are interested please call me on 07800 576 645 or email f2friendscharity@gmail.com
More exciting news - Ru's sister, Tyler'Jay Young has finally completed her wing walk today and raised £735 for F2F.
Thank you so much Tyler, you are so brave and your Mom would have been so proud
Raising awareness of how great our members are, was the most important part of the week, but we have also managed to raise £779 for the group too. Thank you all so much for your support
Big thank you to everyone who has supported our members through learning disability week. By attending events or raising awareness on here. It means alot #learningdisabilityweek
Thought I would share the easy read manifestos. Shockingly (but not really) I can't find one for reform or the conservatives. Please do reply with a link if you can find a more accessible version of their manifestos.
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