Great Achievement

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Celebrating Sam’s University Success!

We’re absolutely thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone — Sam has graduated from Teesside University with a well-deserved 2:1 in History! His hard work, commitment, and passion for the past have all paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of what he’s achieved.

Studying History is no easy feat — it takes deep thinking, critical analysis, and a real love for storytelling and understanding the world around us. Sam has shown all of that and more throughout his time at university.

Now, with his degree in hand, Sam is setting his sights on a future that connects his passion for history with his career goals. His dream? To work in a museum, where he can help bring the past to life for others, share knowledge, and continue learning every day.

We’re so excited to see where this next chapter takes him. With his enthusiasm, dedication, and love of history, we know he’ll be a fantastic asset to any museum team.

Congratulations, Sam — your future is looking bright, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way!

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CANCELLED – MAIN invite you to our Summer Fayre, August 30th 2025

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DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES WE ARE CANCELLING THIS YEAR’S SUMMER FAYRE.

Join Us for a Day of Summer Fun – Supporting MAIN

We’re excited to invite you to our Summer Fayre on Friday, August 30th – a fantastic day out for the whole family in support of MAIN, our autism charity dedicated to empowering autistic individuals, those with learning disabilities, and or with additional complex needs.

This is more than just a summer event – it’s a chance to come together, have fun, and raise much-needed funds for our charity.

What to Expect:

Face Painting – Transform into your favourite character or animal with our talented face painter
Bouncy Castles – Let the kids bounce their hearts out in our fun and safe inflatable play zones
BBQ – Enjoy delicious food hot off the grill (including veggie options) – come hungry!
️ Tombola & Raffles – Try your luck and win amazing prizes
️ Stalls & Local Crafts – Browse unique goods from local makers and pick up some special finds
Sensory-Friendly Spaces – As an autism charity, we’ll have quiet areas and inclusive activities to ensure everyone feels welcome and comfortable

Whether you’re a family looking for a fun day out, a supporter of the cause, or just someone who loves a good BBQ and a bouncy castle, there’s something for everyone!

Save the Date: Saturday 30th August 2025
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Location: Finlay Cooper Centre, TS3 6EN

Support Our Work

All funds raised on the day will go directly towards our autism services, helping us continue our vital work across the local community.

If you can’t attend but would still like to support MAIN, we are gratefully accepting donations.

Get in Touch: info@iammain.org.uk
Call Us: 01642 608012

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Volunteer Week 2025 – Thank YOU

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Title: Celebrating Our Volunteers – The Heart of Our Community

Volunteers are the unsung heroes behind every successful initiative, event, and act of kindness. Today, we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on these incredible individuals who give so generously of their time, energy, and hearts.

Thank You for Your Dedication

Whether you’ve helped organise events, supported day-to-day operations, mentored others, or simply lent a helping hand when it was needed most, your impact has been immeasurable. Our mission thrives because of you. Every smile you have shared, every task you took on, and every moment you gave has helped create something meaningful and lasting.

Your Impact is Real

From the smallest acts to the biggest projects, volunteers make a tangible difference. You uplift communities, inspire others, and remind us that generosity and compassion are powerful forces for good. Without your selfless contributions, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

A Community Built on Kindness

Volunteering is more than just helping, it’s about building relationships, spreading hope, and creating a sense of belonging. You’ve helped us foster a strong, connected, and supportive community that we are so proud to be a part of.

With Deepest Gratitude

On behalf of our entire team, thank you for your unwavering support. We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you. Your dedication is a gift, does not go unnoticed.

Here’s to you — our volunteers, our Trustees, our champions, our family.

With heartfelt thanks,

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AMAZING Staff, doing AMAZING things for MAIN

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SPONSORED WALK ROUND-UP

In aid of MAIN ❤️

On Monday 2nd June, some of our amazing team took part in a fancy dress sponsored walk.

Thanks to the incredible kindness of our community, family, friends, colleagues, and the families of our service-users — we’re thrilled to share that we more than TRIPLED our fundraising target, raising an amazing £1,122!

Your generous donations will go directly toward enhancing the experiences of those we support, helping us invest in new sensory supplies, interactive tools, and calming spaces that will truly make a difference.

From every donation and share, to every kind word of encouragement, your support meant the world to us.  We simply couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. ❤️


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