Thank you to our wonderful administrative workers!
Have you ever given much thought to the people who answer the phone when you call an organisation? Or to the person who welcomes you when you visit a hotel or business premises? How about the people...
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World Earth Day Competition Winner & Launch of Our Environmental Action Group
On Friday (22 April) it was World Earth Day, an annual event that shines a light on the environmental problems we’re facing. As a social enterprise, we track our own environmental impact and are...
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Coping with Loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week
Written by Katharine Anderson from our Assessment and Therapy Team. “Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the...
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It’s times like these that seizing opportunities enables children to reap...
Before finding my current role, I thought my last job, working for an outdoor education provider as an activities manager, was the best job I ever had – but now I’m incredibly proud to work in...
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Foster Carer with a Passion for Education is Awarded at the Inspirational...
A long term foster carer with Five Rivers Child Care who is also a Teaching Assistant and Chair of Governors from Sheffield, has been named this year’s winner of The Mary Ann Rawson Award for Education...
View ArticleCelebrating those who play a paternal role in children’s lives this Father’s Day
Dear editor, This month, we celebrate Father’s Day: a joyous day for so many celebrating those who play a paternal role. However, Father’s Day can also be a painful reminder for people who are not...
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Five Rivers Chief Executive and Founder wins The Lifetime Achievement Award...
We’re very proud to announce that after 33 years of hard work and incredible dedication and focus, our Chief Executive and Founder, Pam McConnell, was formally recognised when she was awarded The...
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is run by Beat Eating Disorders and this year it runs from 27th February – 5th March. It is estimated that 1.25 million people in the UK suffer with an eating disorder....
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We’re ‘Golden’ says Investors in People assessment!
We are delighted to announce that we have received the prestigious Gold accreditation by Investors in People (IIP) following a thorough assessment. Moreover, we achieved the top ‘high performing’ score...
View ArticleCelebrating Pride Month: Empowering LGBTQ+ Foster Carers
This June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and embrace the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community! Equal opportunities should exist for all when it comes to fostering a child, regardless of sexual...
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