Inclusive Crisis Alternatives: November 2025 Update on our Research
Our Inclusive Crisis Alternative project has been working hard gathering insights into how we can improve crisis alternative provision for people who are neurodivergent and/or have a learning difficulty. We are excited to share the project's process and findings so far! This piece of research by Touchstone, a VCSE
Carers’ Rights Day: Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights
This Carers' Rights Day is all about knowing and using your rights as a carer. Read on to learn more about Carers' Rights from our Carers Staff Network Lead, Tristan. Do you care? Know your rights, use your rights. I’ve had a lot of conversations about being a Carer,
Islamophobia Awareness Month
What is Islamophobia Awareness Month? November is Islamophobia Awareness month. This month shines a spotlight on the Islamophobia and hatred experienced by many Muslim communities across the UK and the globe and unites us in the fight against it. This year’s theme is ‘Flip the Script’, focusing on how
No Place for Hate – United We Stand
We at Touchstone are shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific attack in Manchester yesterday, targeting the Jewish community. Any attack on any place of worship regardless of faith and belief is unacceptable and is an attack on us all. We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community as
The Touchstone Being Men Podcast – Introduction
Podcast Links Being Men - Touchstone - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Being Men - Touchstone | Podcast on Spotify Being Men - Touchstone Podcast | Listen on Amazon Music The Being Men podcast grew out of the Touchstone Men’s Network, a network
No Place For Hate – Solidarity With All Communities
At Touchstone we are saddened by the rise in hostile and divisive language and actions directed towards minority groups, migrants, asylum seekers/refugees and diverse communities. Words that once would have been seen as discriminatory or hateful are increasingly being normalised, creating fear and anxiety, and contributing to the rise