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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 18h

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

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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! ow.ly/k3XZ50ZRuxY #EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"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: ow.ly/WOrP50ZRsB8

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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! ow.ly/tHQ750ZR26Z #EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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. ow.ly/mfQE50ZLQR7 #EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives

Man feeding a brown alpaca inside a cosy indoor space with pet supplies in the background.

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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. ow.ly/EaRe50ZIOER

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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

Two people playing music together in a cosy indoor space with a red cup and music score on the table nearby.

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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: www.macintyrecharity.org/support-us…

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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. ow.ly/VfHa50ZBqLz

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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. ow.ly/l8cw50ZzlgH

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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

Two people holding a thank you sign and a £176 donation amount outside a building, framed by text about storytelling in neighborhoods.

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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. ow.ly/5HuG50ZuWZT

Young man wearing a green hat and blue shirt clearing garden debris into a bin in a park setting.

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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! 💚 ow.ly/Bvnz50ZtIX7

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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. ow.ly/pF9550Zsbxv

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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. ow.ly/yat450Zoef3

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🐴 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. 💜 ow.ly/XpAZ50Zm1sP

Smiling young man wearing a helmet and a Hogwarts sweatshirt rides a horse indoors, surrounded by a colourful circular frame with text about storytelling.

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🏆 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: ow.ly/uQBq50ZjyTW

Figures of Patrick Star and SpongeBob SquarePants standing on a brick patio with greenery behind them.

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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: ow.ly/ozIx50Zgb4Y

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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: ow.ly/8pQw50Ze8JL

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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. 💜 ow.ly/oRUY50Z9TEB

Person using a grabber tool to pick up litter and place it in a green outdoor trash bin on grass near a metal fence.

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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. 💜 ow.ly/Z5nu50Z7cTX

Two people gardening together in a green outdoor space surrounded by plants and trees.

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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 👇 ow.ly/KUIs50Z5cOu

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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: ow.ly/TYmb50Z472f

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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: ow.ly/vyaY50Z2LNz

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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. ow.ly/2EkZ50YYRLT

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We’re recruiting a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the therapy team at MacIntyre School and Children’s Homes in Wingrave, near Aylesbury. £51,932 salary (NHS Band 7 equivalent). Read about our approach and the impact it’s having on young people’s lives: ow.ly/Exem50YYbbw

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

There’s something special about sharing food with other people. Different dishes on the table, familiar recipes, conversations between people who might not otherwise have met. Find out how community meals have grown into something much more than just lunch together. ow.ly/Y0ic50YYkvW

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

MAP Laps brought students, families and staff together for two days of fundraising and community spirit in Albert Park. Students walked, wheeled, ran and rode laps to raise money for The Abingdon Bridge, and created some unforgettable moments along the way. Read more: ow.ly/MrOE50YVYtj

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It started with a walk to the park, getting used to someone new walking alongside him. Now, at MacIntyre No Limits, Zander’s days look different. He spends time with others, and is starting to try new things. Find out how: www.macintyrecharity.org/news-blogs…

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We're proud to share our Employees of the Month for April: ✨Acho Ohaka, Hertfordshire ✨Ashton Chipika, Wingrave, Buckinghamshire ✨Denisa Petrovic, Bedfordshire ✨Melissa Barcoe, North West Read their full nominations here: ow.ly/NIcx50YVpXz

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Jane Smith as MacIntyre’s new Director of People. In this newly created role, Jane will bring teams together and strengthen how we support colleagues, with a focus on building skills, leadership and long-term capability. Read more: ow.ly/MPtv50YSxRI

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It used to be a corner people walked past. Now they stop. The MacIntyre Ground Force group in Milton Keynes have transformed a neglected space, clearing debris, restoring beds, and planting flowers, fruit and vegetables. Read more here: ow.ly/4BP250YSvxg #EveryoneEverywhere

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Alyssa would love a pet. Maddie's not so sure. So they started small, donating to the RSPCA, spending time around the animals. Maddie’s getting used to being there. They’re figuring it out together. And that’s enough for now. 💛 More of our community stories here: ow.ly/S81Y50YBCf5

Two people stand inside an RSPCA office, one holding folded blankets, both dressed warmly in jackets and boots.

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Surplus ingredients = shared meals. Volunteering = real impact. Thanks to Gussies Kitchen and Chesterfield Foodbank, people we support are giving back, building skills and strengthening community connections every single week 💛 ow.ly/UPCY50YyMbT

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We recently spent time with Oliver, a young learner at MacIntyre School, who joined just a few months ago, to see how he is finding his feet, and how his confidence is already growing. This is a small window into his day: ow.ly/2pwf50YyuqT #AchieveAboveAndBeyond #MacIntyreSchool

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We recently spent some time with the Best Practice Working Group in Milton Keynes, to find out about the things that matter to them, and how the team can co-produce different resources to support others. ow.ly/iU4f50Ywh7A #CoProduction #InclusionMatters #WorkingGroup

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Rock your odd socks this #WorldDownSyndromeDay 🧦We're celebrating what makes us all different by wearing ours proudly mismatched!

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Congratulations to our latest MacIntyre Lottery winners: 1st Prize of £500 - number 270 2nd Prizes of £50 each - numbers 266 and 165 3rd Prizes of £25 each - numbers 131, 18, 234 and 311 Join the fun - www.macintyrecharity.org/support-us…

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A lovely afternoon of creativity and connection in Milton Keynes. Ian, Wilson and Sui visited a local care home to paint stones with residents, share stories and enjoy some time together. Read more: ow.ly/Xki150YsfY4

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Meet Jac from Birkenhead 🚐 He volunteers twice a week with NEO Community, heading out in the van to collect surplus food around the Wirral. It becomes affordable meals and groceries for local people. Where have you seen volunteers making a real difference locally? ow.ly/xjRz50Ysf9k

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Meet Dom. Now living in his own home in Wigan and out of hospital, Dom is living his life in a way that works for him, supported by MacIntyre. ow.ly/88tB50Ysepp #HomesNotHospitals #Wigan #MacIntyre

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

“Mental health is everyone’s responsibility.” Matty Caine on the MacIntyre Podcast explores community-led support, trust and connection. Find out more and listen: ow.ly/8gGh50YrpPg

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

To celebrate our 60th year, people we support in Kennington worked with a local maker to design a candle. 🕯️ They tested scents and voted for raspberry and a puzzle piece shape – because we’re all different but we all fit together. What scent would you choose? 🍓 ow.ly/GYj250YpEqS

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Over the half term, we spent some time with some of the young people at MacIntyre's Children's Homes to see what a day in their lives looks like: ow.ly/x05v50Yor7N #MacIntyreSchool #AcheiveAboveAndBeyond

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