A group of people parading through a large hall, carrying a long, handcrafted red dragon puppet.

A group of people parading through a large hall, carrying a long, handcrafted red dragon puppet.

Two people sitting at a wooden table, focused on coloring in dragon-themed drawings with markers.

A two-part image showing a woman in a floral dress standing next to a large informational banner, and two people looking at a laptop in front of a large television screen.

What a weekend! The #WalesReach launch at #WMC was a huge success!

From a giant papier-mâché dragon to immersive soundscapes and hand-printed art, we celebrated Welsh heritage in style. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Next stop: St Fagans in Oct 2026!
#firstchoiceha #OpenUniversity #AmgueddfaCymru #HeritageFundUK

A smiling man in a wheelchair wearing headphones and glasses. He is holding a remote and looking toward a tablet mounted on a side table.

A woman with her hair in a ponytail sits at a table, smiling while looking down at her smartphone. A mug sits on the table next to her.

An elderly woman with short grey hair and glasses sits in a brown leather armchair. She is wearing headphones and using a tablet.

Three young men are outdoors near a pond. One man holds up a smartphone while the other two look at the screen and laugh.

We are thrilled that our Insight app has been shortlisted for the 2026 Social Care Wales Accolades! With 2,000+ members and 80 weekly activities Insight helps adults with learning disabilities build skills and reduce loneliness. Winners announced 2 July! Wish us luck! 🤞#InsightApp #DigitalInclusion

Independence, friendship and fun: Delyth’s journey with Innovate Trust Discover how supported living sees Delyth live an active, independent life with family, friends and Innovate Trust’s dedicated support team.

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A woman with glasses and a red sweatshirt sits at a white table, smiling as she works on a colouring book.

A woman in a floral dress and black cardigan smiles while leading a brown alpaca on a leash in a grassy field.

A smiling woman in a winter coat and pink scarf poses for a photo while hugging a Mickey Mouse character in a tuxedo.

A woman in a black-and-white checkered clown costume with a red wig holds up a red plastic cup and a purple cupcake.

For 8 years, Delyth has thrived in supported living in Cardiff.
Dance, cycling, art & friends, life is full of joy and movement. At home, she loves puzzles, Disney, and weekly family video calls.
With the right support, she continues to grow in confidence and independence. Article in comments ❤️

a deep blue background with faint geometric patterns and silhouettes of mosque domes. Hanging from the top are white decorative lanterns, crescent moons, and stars. In the center, there is white Arabic calligraphy above the bold text "Eid Mubarak" and the message, "Wishing you a happy Eid al-Fitr!"

Eid Mubarak ✨

As the holy month if Ramadan comes to an end, we’d like to wish a happy Eid al-Fitr to everyone celebrating!

#EidMubarak #EidAlFitr

A smiling person in a wheelchair wearing a rain poncho holds a fish while another person gives a thumbs up in the rain.

A person sits under an umbrella by a lake, fishing in wet and windy weather.

A man wearing glasses, a black baseball cap, and a yellow plastic rain poncho sitting in a green folding chair by the edge of a pond.

Two men standing on a wet, gravelly path near a lake on a rainy day, both wearing hats and coats and carrying rolled-up fishing or camping gear.

Huge thanks to #Reel_Minds for our fishing trip in Llantrisant last week! Despite the wet weather, our group had a brilliant time finding calm, and connecting by the water. Their mission to support mental health through fishing is truly powerful. We all left feeling more confident and recharged! 🎣

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Two women in an indoor studio space practice stretching exercises; one is seated on a purple mat and the other is in a wheelchair.

Four people sit on yoga mats in a bright studio, following a seated exercise or mindfulness routine led by a woman in the center.

A medium close-up shot of three people marching in a Pride parade. The woman in the center is smiling and wearing a bright orange Innovate Trust t-shirt, rainbow sunglasses, and a rainbow flower garland.

Two women stand close together indoors, smiling and laughing at the camera; one wears an orange "Innovate Trust" t-shirt and the other wears a charcoal grey shirt.

Showing appreciation for our Participation Officer Naomi. She has launched a new 'Introduction to Mindfulness' course for adults with learning disabilities delivered through our Insight app. Follow the link in the comments to learn more. #Mindfulness #Wellbeing #LearningDisability

An image celebrating St David’s Day against a dark teal background with a subtle geometric pattern. In the center, a rounded teal banner with a white border contains the text "Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!" in large white letters, with "Happy St David’s Day!" written in smaller text below it. Above the banner, a white treble clef is surrounded by floating musical notes. Below the banner, there is an illustration of three yellow daffodils with green leaves.

Wishing everyone a very Happy St David's Day today 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Yn dymuno Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus iawn i bawb heddiw 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Assistant Manager in Rhondda Cynon Taf, salary of £28,480.84 - £30,129.84, full-time (39 hours per week), and a deadline of March 13th, 2026. And a call to Apply today at innovate.trust.org.uk/careers. The right side shows two people laughing together.

We are recruiting! Are you a passionate leader looking to make a real difference in your community? Innovate Trust is looking for a dedicated Assistant Manager to join our team in Rhondda Cynon Taf! To apply for this role, please visit our website: bit.ly/4tS0muR

A bright outdoor portrait of a smiling support worker with a short beard, tattoos on his forearm, and earrings, wearing a light blue hoodie and sunglasses perched on his head.

I want the people I support to have what they want, the way they want it, just like everyone else. Why should they miss out? Jason Gunter Support Worker

Cawsom y pleser o sgwrsio â Gweithwyr Cymorth, Jason Gunter, sydd wedi bod mewn gofal cymdeithasol ers 1991! Cawsom siarad am ei brofiad, ei waith tîm, ei gefnogaeth yn ystod amseroedd caled a sut mae bod yn Weithiwr Cymorth yn rôl berffaith ar gyfer ei bywyd: bit.ly/3Zcf1CW

A bright outdoor portrait of a smiling support worker with a short beard, tattoos on his forearm, and earrings, wearing a light blue hoodie and sunglasses perched on his head.

I want the people I support to have what they want, the way they want it, just like everyone else. Why should they miss out? Jason Gunter Support Worker

We had the pleasure of chatting to Jason Gunter, one of our Support Workers who has been in social care since 1991! We got to talking about his experience, team work, support during hard times and how being a Support Worker is the perfect role for his lifestyle: bit.ly/3M6jJz0

a purple background featuring white Arabic calligraphy and the text "Ramadan Mubarak" in English. Below the main text, it says "Wishing you a happy Ramadan!" The design is decorated with white stars, a crescent moon, a hanging lantern, and a silhouette of a mosque skyline at the bottom.

Ramadan Mubarak! Happy Ramadan to all those celebrating 🌠

#Ramadan #RamadanMubarak #HappyRamadan

Four volunteers smiling while standing outdoors in the rain under a tree with bright red berries. They are wearing waterproof jackets and hoods.

A group of eight volunteers standing and sitting outdoors next to a wheelbarrow filled with bags of collected litter in the Vale of Glamorgan. They are dressed in warm winter clothing, and some are holding litter-picking tools.

Three volunteers working on a grassy slope outdoors. They are using long-handled tools to clear overgrown vegetation and weeds from the hillside.

Five volunteers standing in a wooded area during a conservation session. They are wearing outdoor jackets and wellington boots, with hand tools visible on the ground and in their hands.

Restore the Thaw is back! 🌿✨ After a short break over the summer, our volunteers have been incredibly busy helping nature and biodiversity in the River Thaw catchment area! Find out more about what our volunteers have been up to in our latest blog: bit.ly/3Zysvcu

An illustrated celebratory card for St. Dwynwen's Day. The image features a vibrant magenta heart with decorative scrollwork inside a light pink stamp-bordered frame. The bilingual text says "Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen Hapus" in Welsh at the top and "Happy Santes Dwynwen Day" in English at the bottom.

Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus! ❤️ Santes Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, who after she was forbidden to marry the man she loved dedicated her life to wishing that all others would find true happiness and lasting love #SantesDwynwen #StDwynwensDay #Cariad #Wales #WelshHistory

Mared holding a microphone next to Mayor, accepting her award

Mared stood between Mayor and Compare collecting award

Table of awards under page golden helium 2025 balloons

A group photo of award winners at this years Parent's Federation event

Congratulation to the winners from the Understanding Disability Awards 2025. What a wonderful, uplifting celebration of the impact thoughtful people and organisation have! We are so proud to congratulate our very our Mared Hughes and our friends, Shiny Happy People who both won awards!

Ashley Bale, Innovate Trust Digital Innovations Manager

We are delighted to announce that Ashley Bale, our Digital Innovations Manager, has been appointed to the Government's Digital Inclusion Action Committee (DIAC). Find out more about Ashley's appointment and the committe: bit.ly/4neYojv

A group of 4 people holding up a £3 million cheque from National Lottery

Welsh Politician Alex Davies-Jones standing at podium with microphone in hand and information on screens behind

People at an event merchandise stand, smiling and laughing

Innovate Trust's Managers, Lucy Curtis standing at a podium in front of an audience at an event. Information on screens behind her.

Sustainability is live! 🌱
Thrilled to officially launch our new 5-year project in partnership with #EliteSupportedEmployment. Huge thanks to #AlexDavies-Jones & #TFW for hosting us in Pontypridd, and to #TNLCommunityFund for making it possible.

#SustainableSteps #GreenCareers #SupportedEmployment

Happy Diwali

Wishing a joyful #Diwali to all who are celebrating! 🪔May this festival of lights bring you happiness, prosperity, and peace. // Dymunwn Diwali llawen i bawb sy'n dathlu! 🪔 Boed i'r ŵyl hon o oleuadau ddod â hapusrwydd, ffyniant, a heddwch i chi.

#FestivalOfLights #JoyfulCelebrations

Nico and Mark standing together laughing in front of a green fence and colourful wall mural

2 photos of people in fancy dress - a chicken and captain America in a crown

6 individual photos of people at fancy dress party

2 people on a dance floor, 1 dressed as a bee, doing a 'double High five'

Ray throwing a wet sponge in the air at someone dressed as a dinosaur

Farah and Natalie both dressed in fancy dress. Farah as a bee, Natalie and a ladybird

Francesca and Elvis impersonator, rocking out

2 photos of people in fancy dress holding lizards at outdoor event

What a day! Our #ValeOfGlamorgan Picnic party was a huge success!
Brilliant fancy dress, Matt on karaoke, live music from Francesca and the one and only #ElderlyElvis!
#TheNearlyWildShow was a hit, and a few brave souls (and a dinosaur!) took a turn in The Stocks!
Big thanks to all! Sunshine too! ☀️

Annaliese and Vince 'Head-up' the sea serpent in the big parade

A group of people working on artwork in a green park

2 people in yellow sitting at front of colourful parade sat on accessible bikes

Burhan painting a sculpture in a garden

What a fantastic day at the #ButetownCarnival! We collaborated with artists Niki and Alice Fogaty to bring a massive, four-sectioned sea serpent to life. It was a true team effort with members from Innovate Trust and the local community, all supported by #CardiffPedalPower and #WalesMilleniumCentre.

A group of Innovate Trust and Principality Building Society volunteers clearing cut grass from a golf course

2 volunteers clearing cut grass from a golf course

A group of volunteers clearing cut grass from a golf course

A group of Innovate Trust and Principality Building Society volunteers clearing cut grass from a golf course

A couple of weeks ago our Porthkerry Park Project were joined by a group of volunteers from ‪@principalitybs.bsky.social who worked alongside our regular volunteers to rake the old golf course meadow! This is always a very popular, mindful and satisfying task! #WorkplaceVolunteering

A group of volunteers sat at a table taking part in the big butterfly count

A Secret Garden volunteer tending to the garden

A Secret Garden volunteer smiling with their arms up. Garden clippers are held in one hand and they are making a thumbs up with the other

It’s been a busy few weeks at the Secret Garden! Our volunteers recently visited a Community Allotment in Roath, have taken part in the Big Butterfly Count and of course continued their hard work in the garden!

@heritagefunduk.bsky.social #ThanksToYou #CommunityVolunteering #InnovateTrust

Hannah smiling and standing in an allotment wearing a blue jacket, Sian in red by her side.

We are thrilled to have received funding from #WCVACymru Strategic Grant fund to partner with #Skills&VolunteeringCymru on the Beyond Barriers project. Together, we'll be exploring and working to remove barriers to volunteering in Health & Social Care, and produce guidance to remove these barriers.

Dave stood amongst runner bean plants, holding a crate of picked runner beans

Tallat and Lee, both picking vegetables in a busy garden

Alastair in green Field Days t-shirt and a shelf of vegetable produce in shop.

Claire carrying a basket of vegetables in a garden

Celebrating #NationalAllomentsWeek 🧑‍🌾 We are so proud of our incredible Field Days Organic horticulture project at #AmeliaTrustFarm. For over 25 years, Alastair & team have cultivated a space that grows organic produce, and helps people live healthier lives, build friendships, and learn new skills.

A group of 8 people standing together outside Weston-Super-Mare train station

People stood or sat together on a train as passengers

People stood or sat together on a train as passengers

A group of 8 people standing together at Transport For Wales ticket office in Cardiff train station

On a recent trip to Weston-super-Mare, our #OnePlanet team put their #ConfidenceToTravel skills to the test. Thanks to our work with Transport For Wales, the group confidently navigated buying tickets, finding platforms, and staying safe on the roads. Brilliant Day! @transportforwales.bsky.social

Dr Durre Shahwar is a writer, researcher, tutor, editor, and an artist with a phD in Creative and Critical Writing from Cardiff University. Among many things, Durre is the co-editor of Gathering, an essay anthology on nature, climate, and the landscape by women of colour.

Neil Taylor Neil Taylor is a Welsh professional footballer manager and former player who played as a left-back for clubs including Wrexham, Swansea, and Wales. Taylor was also part of the Great Britain football team in the 2012 Olympics.

Upcoming events in and around Cardiff... JHOOM Theatre presents Scene/Change at the Sherman Theatre Friday the 15th of August 2025 at 6.00pm Four South Asian writers will each produce an original 15-minute script. They are Kia Shah, Priya Hall, Nadheem and Durre Shahwar. Pay what you can.

Cardiff Ratha Yatra - Festival of Chariots Saturday the 9th of August 2025 at 12.00pm to 2.00pm (City Centre Procession) and 2.00pm to 6.00pm (Festival in Bute Park) APPNE Pakistan Independence Day Celebration Saturday the 9th of August 2025 at 6.30pm to 10.00pm at ILM School, Raglan House, CF23 8BA

South Asian Heritage Month 2025. Spotlighting people and local events

Dorothy Noel 'Dorf' Bonarjee was an Indian poet and artist who was known for being awarded a Bardic chair while a student in Wales and for being the first woman internal student to be awarded a law degree by University College London.

Priya Hall is a Welsh-Indian comedian, specialising in stand-up. Based in Cardiff, Priya speaks fluent Welsh and English and her comedy shows have been coined as “hilariously oversharing” by Bristol 24/7.

Safia Middleton-Patel is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Manchester United in the Women’s Super League. Safia represented Wales at U17 and U19 in the 2022 UEFA Women’s Championship.

It's South Asian Heritage Month! 🎉

From July 18th to August 17th, we're celebrating the rich history, culture, and achievements of South Asian communities. This year's theme, "Roots to Routes," explores how tradition and heritage shape modern life.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #RootsToRoutes #SAHM

Emily sitting behind office desk with laptop and coffee.

It's #AnniversayOfSupportedLiving this week & we are having a Take Over Day! Today, 17 Innovate Trust roles are being taken over by our amazing community members – including me, Emily, on social media! Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at a very different Monday! #CUSS #TakeOver