The Iron Nest Band took to the stage at Barnsley Civic yesterday to perform their debut single thanks to the Great Child Ambition funding that allowed young people with additional needs form a summer rock band with the help of therapists at eQuiPT Therapy services. Their family and friends showed up, along with Barnsley Councilors. Parents said that they were absolutely stunned at the progress made in such a short period of time. They had developed confidence and self-worth t

For too long, it can feel as though success in our sector is measured by how well we satisfy systems, paperwork and inspection frameworks. Of course, accountability, safeguarding and high standards matter. They always will. But they are not why we exist. As a charity, our purpose is bigger than compliance. It is about people, relationships and community. It's about listening to what families actually need and using our resources to make a meaningful difference. As part of tha

As part of our new look community charity focus, firefighter George is back, as promised, with a greater challenge than the Barnsley 10K! He's adding another 100k to complete 110K over 2 days in September (completing Ultra X England) & yes you guessed it - he's doing this in his full fire kit with oxygen tank on his back - Yikes!!!! Please help us to spread the word & share this fundraising campaign so that we can support local families 😁#firefighterGeorge #RunForEquipt #110