Goodbye from Jess Parker
When I started working at Touchstone in August 2008 I was basically a failed support worker. I had tried really hard to have the patience and resilience needed to support people, but had never managed to pull it off. Having the role of Business Development Director enabled me to carry
Business Barclays donates £100,000 to charity providing food and mental health support during the pandemic
The good work being undertaken by Touchstone Loves Food, run by the charity Touchstone, has been recognised by Barclays, which is donating £100,000 to the project so that it can continue through 2021. Through the first phase of the pandemic, generous donations from many individuals, including staff members, councillor funds
Lee’s Story
My name is Lee I am 28 years old I have cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. I have done a work placement at National Express Leeds bus station. I got this from Leeds Technology college. They kept me on the placement for a year because I was doing well. I
Touchstone’s Annual Celebration 2020
"Covid-19 has affected us all in many ways and our Annual Celebration is one of the events that has been impacted. The Annual Celebration is our opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work of our staff and teams across Touchtone by amplifying the voices of the people
An Interview with What Can We Do founder Malaika Ibreck for Trans Day of Remembrance 2020
What does Trans Day of Remembrance mean to you? I think primarily Trans Day of Remembrance means care for myself, and care for my community. We remember those we have lost and we meditate on how we can remain here without them. It means coming together to share and to
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
On the 20th of November each year, people gather around the world to mourn the transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people who we have lost this year. We also recognise on this day the violence that so often circulates not just around the death of our trans siblings, but so