by Julie Watson | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
April saw Irwin Mitchell and JIGSAW Thornbury host a series of online sessions around transition to adulthood. It can be overwhelming, and a complex mind field to support a young person through. However, it’s also a time of growth and opportunity towards...
by Julie Watson | May 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Anxiety is the theme of this year’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control. According to the Mental Health Foundation lots of things can lead to feelings of anxiety, including exam pressures,...
by Julie Watson | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are delighted to announce that Hattie Clayton will become our first full-time Chief Executive Officer. Steve Hyndman, Chair of Trustees, explains “The appointment of a full-time CEO is a decision by the Trustees to invest in the future of JIGSAW Thornbury, to put...
by Julie Watson | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Friday 3rd March, we hosted JIGSAW Thornbury’s 10th Birthday Fundraising Ball to celebrate a decade of the life changing impact we have for children and young people with additional needs or disabilities, and their families. We are delighted to announce that this...
by Julie Watson | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Could you be the piece of the jigsaw that will lead and develop our organisation as we continue to grow support for children and young people with additional needs or disabilities, and their families, to connect, fit in, and thrive? We are seeking a permanent Chief...
by Julie Watson | Feb 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
JIGSAW Thornbury is a charity that works with children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs or disabilities, and their families. Everyone can join in, with or without a diagnosis. We provide friendship, support, compassion and fun, along with innovative...
by Julie Watson | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
A fundraising ball is being held in March to celebrate our 10th birthday and raise vital funds to continue our work changing the lives of children and young people with additional needs or disabilities, and their families. We have worked with over 850 families through...
by Julie Watson | Oct 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
JIGSAW Thornbury is thrilled to be one of thirteen recipients to receive funding from the #iwill Fund in association with Sovereign Housing Association to promote and support youth social action. Social action involves activities such as fundraising, volunteering and...
by Julie Watson | Oct 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
We are proud to have been part of the co-production team for the Thornbury Fun Palace event on Saturday 1st October, which brought hundreds of people together to celebrate what the community has to offer. Local people, organisations and businesses shared their unique...
by Julie Watson | Jul 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Everyone is invited to Join In with JIGSAW Thornbury! Last month, we proudly launched our exciting plans for the future at our JIGSAW June events and online throughout #SmallCharityWeek. We cannot achieve our plans alone. We are inviting everyone to Join In with...
