Sync have teamed up with Guide Dogs to support the charity’s ‘Tech for All’ scheme, a programme aimed at improving the wellbeing and autonomy of children living with visual impairments through assistive technology. Tech for All provides free assistive technology to children with a vision impairment aged 3 – 18 in the UK. The devices come with accessibility features built-in, perfect for use outside of the classroom
Harry’s family have been providing wheat for Shredded Wheat for more than 20 years! As the fifth generation farmer he is not only passionate about producing great quality wheat, but also looking after the farmland and surrounding area for future generations.
Performance Manager Justin has been making Shredded Wheat for 25 years, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to create the perfect biscuit! Go #BeyondTheBowl to our factory in Staverton with him to see how they are made, though there might be some secrets we can't share!
Trina is a Training Manager at our factory in Staverton with a passion for making a difference in the local community. She works closely with Zoe at Trowbridge Futures to bring cereal donations and support to the people who need it the most.
Wendy Mitchell shares her dementia journey and explains why encouraging others to take part in dementia research is so important to her. Wendy sadly passed away in February 2024.
Read her tribute at https://news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/remembering-wendy-mitchell/
Holly started using Martin House when she was 10 years old, after she was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a complex neurological condition, at the age of two. She died at Martin House, surrounded by her family, aged 24.
Respite stays at Martin House gives Shabnam and Amelia a break from the challenges of everyday life with a disability, and they are looking forward to the new facilities THE BUILD will bring. Every penny donated will help us deliver our ambitious plans.
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust sits in the heart of Cornwall, a UK tourist destination with significant levels of financial poverty for its residents. Through their Advantage Programme, TPAT have been able to transform access to education by giving their students and teachers access to the latest technology. We had the opportunity to visit Bodriggy and Hayle Academies to witness the rollout of iPad devices to students and the impact that technology can have on students that might otherwise feel academically isolated from their peers across the country
