T&D Support Local Charity Integrating In Their Mission To Offer Fun & Safe Services To Children & Young Adults

Published 25 Aug 2023

Integrating supports children, young people and adults with disabilities, all of whom needed to take a holiday! All service users live in or are able to access the districts of Durham City and Chester-le-Street.

The charity annually work with around 90 children & young people and deliver over 10,000 activity hours during both term time and school holidays. They have just recently been on their first residential since Covid to Butlins thanks to the support of Thorne & Derrick International,

A group holiday of this nature offers the members a break from their regular routine and environment, but with the security of familiar adults in support to provide a range of experiences to meet individual needs.

For many members, this is a welcome break with friends; for some, it is their first time away from their families! For the families of the young people, this holiday provides welcome respite from their caring responsibilities. Whatever benefits this holiday brings, Integrating guarantee a happy, fun and engaging experience in a safe and supported environment, fostering friendships and positive relationships all week long!

Below are some photos of everyone having a great time on the latest residential!

The charity is overseen by a passionate Board of Trustees who meet monthly to discuss topics such as the general running and management of the charity, funding requirements, growth, contracts, safeguarding etc. whilst ensuring all of our policies and procedures are being followed correctly allowing the charity to be run safely and successfully.  The Trustees are managed by our Chair Richard Taylor.

All of our general day to day operational responsibilities are shared amongst 2 full time staff members, 1 administrator, sessional staff and volunteers, all of whom go above and beyond their role requirements to achieve a high standard of care.

Looking to Volunteer with us or perhaps you are interested in becoming a Trustee? Please email [email protected]