CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY for a digital designer to develop and deliver a new intervention at London Museum.
Full brief via shorturl.at/QoTIj
#CuratingVisibility #OpenCall #DisabledLed #DisabilityArts #AccessibleDesign
Haydn and Victoria, both smiling and using powered wheelchairs, sit at the front holding a large cheque alongside Bob and several Nisa Local Smithy Green staff. The group stands and sits outside the Nisa Local shop, celebrating a £250 donation to Happy Smiles Training, with the shop signage visible behind them.
Huge thanks to Nisa Local Smithy Green for their Christmas giveaway 🎄
We received £250 to help develop our trainers and support more disabled people to lead change through lived experience.
Thank you for backing disabled-led community work 💛
#DisabledLed #Community
Group photo of Happy Smiles Training trainers and Beyond Empower team members standing together in a training room, smiling in front of a Happy Smiles Training banner, with workshop materials laid out on tables.
Big thanks to the Beyond Empower team for an open, engaging session on disability inclusion 💛
Disabled-led, practical, and full of great discussion.
Training that makes a real difference 👇
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople
Image 1: Participants collaborate at tables, writing and discussing key concepts related to learning disability and autism during an interactive workshop.
Image 2: Happy Smiles Training facilitators and attendees engage in small group discussions, sharing ideas and learning together.
Image 3: A wide view of a Learning Disability and Autism workshop, with participants seated around tables as trainers lead an interactive session at the front.
Delivering a Learning Disability and Autism workshop with Wigan Council Adult Social Care today.
Feedback like “the best training I’ve been on” reminds us why lived-experience-led training matters 💛
Want training that changes practice?
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion
Happy Smiles Training team members and attendees sitting together in a meeting room during a welcome session, smiling, giving thumbs up and gathered around tables with laptops and resources.
Great start to 2026 with our first Welcome Session 🎉
More sessions on 18 Feb and 18 Mar at 12pm for anyone wanting to use lived experience to create change with us 💛
Find out more and sign up 👇
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/Expert-by-Ex...
#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople
A collage of images showing team Haydn during the race across Europe
Less than a week to go ⏳
Our co-founder Haydn won last year’s Race Across Europe 🏆 Watch the premiere on YouTube, 27 Jan at 7pm.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7MV...
#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility
LAUGHTER BETTER BE THE BEST MEDICINE OR WE'RE ALL F*CK'D 🎤💔
#NeurodivergentSuicidePrevention #ComedyForACause #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #SuicidePrevention #BaltimoreComedy #DisabledLed #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthMatters #LaughterIsMedicine #ComedyShow #BaltimoreEvents #LiveComedy #StandUpComedy
Happy Smiles Training branded poster with a yellow border and black background, featuring the Happy Smiles logo, text about creating inclusive communities led by lived experience, and an invitation to #SipAndSmile with website and contact details.
Forget Blue Monday. It’s Brew Monday at Happy Smiles Training! 😁
An open invite to join us for a brew and see disabled led impact in action. Come for the tea, stay for the conversation. ☕
#SipAndSmile
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople #BlueMonday
Alex taking a selfie with Happy Smiles Training members, seated around a table in an office setting with laptops, notebooks and training materials.
How will you make a difference in 2026?
We invest in ourselves and each other every week, building confidence, skills and impact together 💛
Want to see it for yourself?👇
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople
Want to learn something fun on a Wednesday? How about Wiganese?! 💛
We're proud of our Wigan roots and love hearing local voices as we grow across Greater Manchester and the North West. What's your fave bit of local dialect? 😊
#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople
We’re hiring 🎉
Hear from the Happy Smiles Training team about what it’s really like to work here and why our community matters.
Looking for meaningful, purpose led work in a disabled led organisation?
Apply now 👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/support-us/w...
#NowRecruiting #DisabledLed #Vacancies
Who knows the backstory to Happy Smiles Training? 🙋♂️
Hear it straight from our co-founders, Alex and Haydn. 💬
Sound like an organisation you want to work for?
Apply today!
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/support-us/w...
#NowRecruiting #Vacancies #ApplyNow
#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion
Want to smile when you come to work this year and beyond? 😁
Join a supportive, disabled people-led organisation doing meaningful work.
🕒 Apply by Sun 11 Jan, 11.59pm
👉 View vacancies: www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/support-us/w...
#NowRecruiting #Vacancies #ApplyNow #DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion
A large group of Happy Smiles Training community members smiling together at their Christmas party, wearing festive jumpers and gathered in front of the Happy Smiles Training banner.
As we sign off for Christmas, a huge thanks 🎄
To everyone who’s supported our mission in 2025 and beyond. We couldn’t do this without you 💛
Big plans are coming in 2026. Want to be part of the change?
👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/support-us/w...
#NowRecruiting #DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion
12 photos of Jenny and Lindsay smiling with members of the Happy Smiles Training team showing off their Christmas gifts
The big day is nearly here 🎄
Christmas is about connection and community 💛
Our gift to you… the chance to work with us and help build inclusive communities ✨
Vacancies live now:
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/support-us/w...
#NowRecruiting #DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion
#ReachForTheSky #InclusiveSTEM #AviationForAll #DisabledLed #FutureAviators #AccessForAll #LightyearFoundation #DepartmentforTransport #CivilAviationAuthority
A collage of photos showing happy smiles training team members smiling, holding up small photos of themselves alongside a yellow smiley face balloon
Want to smile like this at work? 😁
We pay the Real Living Wage, build roles around your strengths, and deliver award-winning work.
Vacancies open now 👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/support-us/w...
#NowRecruiting #ApplyNow #DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion
A black circle with text inside that reads ‘I’m on the shortlist. Unlimited Open Awards 2025/26’
Huge news! Our immersive project 'Kids Are Halal (But the Pub Isn't)' has been shortlisted for an Unlimited Open Award! 🎭✨
Grateful to @weareunlimited.bsky.social and our brilliant collaborators. The work continues! #KidsAreHalal #KAH #UnlimitedAwards #DisabledLed #XR
A black circle with text inside that reads ‘I’m on the shortlist. Unlimited Open Awards 2025/26’
Huge news! Our immersive project 'Kids Are Halal (But the Pub Isn't)' has been shortlisted for an Unlimited Open Award! 🎭✨
Grateful to @weareunlimited.bsky.social and our brilliant collaborators. The work continues! #KidsAreHalal #KAH #UnlimitedAwards #DisabledLed #XR
Stuart, Victoria, Alex and Suzie are pictured together at a Lancashire Citizens event. Behind them is a Lancashire Citizens banner reading “Bringing communities together to win change.”
Huge thank you to Lancashire Citizens for inviting us to their Weaving Trust event.
Great conversations, new connections and important learning with people we don’t usually get to meet.
We can’t wait to come back!
#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #CitizensUK #CommunityWealthBuilding
Collage of 3 photos of the Awards evening at Wembley Stadium. From left to right, photo 1 is Beth delivering her acceptance speech on stage holding their award with colleague Dan behind. Photo 2 is the BASE UK Graphic which reads ‘Patchwork Hub Winner. Small/Micro Employer Category’ with BASE UK’s logo and trophy in the background. Photo 3 shows Beth and Dan outside post-win, with the iconic Wembley arch in the background.
Patchwork Hub has been awarded Best Small Employer at the BASE UK Awards!
An incredible milestone to be recognised nationally in such a competitive category.
Here’s to everyone pushing for better, even when it’s hard. 💜
#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #AccessibleWorkplaces
Councillor Anne Collins and Haydn are pictured outside Orrell train station. Anne stands beside Haydn, who is seated in his powered wheelchair. The Orrell station sign is visible behind them.
Thanks to Deputy Mayor Cllr Anne Collins for inviting us to support accessibility at Orrell station. Haydn highlighted barriers disabled people still face. We’ll keep pushing for fair, accessible train travel for all.
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #AccessMatters
Victoria, Alex, Bob, Lindsay, and James from Happy Smiles Training at Wigan Council’s SENCo Conference at Leigh Sports Village. They are seated behind a display table featuring Happy Smiles books and resources, with banners for both Happy Smiles Training and Wigan Council Specialist Sensory Education in the background.
Welcome back, schools! 💛
Our team joined Wigan’s SENCo Conference to share our disabled-led inclusion workshops.
Create an inclusive school 👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #InclusiveEducation #WiganBorough
Victoria and Bob from Happy Smiles Training smiling outdoors at Stockley Park in Appley Bridge, with flowers and a community noticeboard in the background.
Victoria is a true inclusion champion!
She leads co-production with Wigan Council’s Learning Disability Partnership Board and promotes accessibility across local spaces like Stockley Park 🌿
Say hi if you see her! 😊
👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #Accessibility
A black background graphic with white stars and a circular design. The text reads: “Sponsored by Jacksons Accounts. Men in Business Awards 2026 Nominated.”
Exciting news! 🎉 Our co-founder Alex Winstanley is nominated for Manager of the Year in the Men in Business Awards 2026! 👏
Vote 💛 www.allcounted.com/s?did=c6t52o... - just type Alex Winstanley and submit!
#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #Leadership
Izzy delivers a workshop to a group of participants seated at tables, with a presentation slide titled “Aim and Objectives” displayed behind her.
Trainer shoutout to Izzy!
Izzy’s been inspiring others across Greater Manchester with her neurodivergent lived experience and passion for disability justice 👏💛
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #Neurodiversity
Alex, Chris and Zoe from Happy Smiles Training deliver a disability inclusion training session to Liverpool ONE staff seated around a large meeting table.
We loved delivering disability awareness training to the amazing team at Liverpool ONE 💛
“Engaging, insightful and authentic.” – People Development Executive, Liverpool ONE
Learn more 👉 happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #Inclusion #Accessibility
Image 1: Mark delivering a short talk to the Happy Smiles Training team seated around a meeting table.
Image 2: Mark continues his talk as the team listen attentively, with laptops and notes on the table.
A big thank you to Mark Simpson for an inspiring onboarding talk! 💬
He shared how his autism and lived experiences have shaped his journey - we can’t wait to see him delivering training with us soon 💛
👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabledLed #LivedExperience #DisabilityInclusion
Alex and Suzie from Happy Smiles Training sit together smiling at a conference table during the Health Creation: Wealth Creation – Investing in Community Agency event hosted by The Health Creation Alliance.
Brilliant day with The Health Creation Alliance 💬
Great to connect with like-minded people!
Community-led change powered by lived experience 💛
👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk
#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #HealthCreation
A gold accreditation certificate titled “Believe in Business Charter 2025 | Gold Accreditation” from Wigan Council, awarded to Happy Smiles Training and signed by David Molyneux MBE, Leader of the Council, dated 09/10/2025.
Happy Smiles Training is proud to receive Gold Accreditation in Wigan Council’s Believe in Business Charter! 🎉
Led by disabled people, we’re building community wealth and inclusion across Wigan Borough.
#BelieveInBusiness #WiganBorough #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed
