A purple graphic featuring a photo of Include volunteer Carol holding Big Give leaflets and wearing a Christmas hat. A quote reads: ‘Since I have been volunteering at Include, I feel more confident than I have been for a while. I can’t speak highly enough of the “Include effect!”. An icon representing confidence appears in the top right corner. How volunteering with Include builds confidence and new skills February 19, 2026 Have you ever wanted to give back to your community but weren't sure where to start? Carol joined us as a volunteer last October. A simple search for volunteering opportunities has turned into a journey of self-discovery, learning new skills and making new connections in her local community. Continue Reading
Ellie singing and smiling and moving at The Include Choir while wearing a gold dress-up crown Meet Ellie, one of our founding members November 12, 2025 As we approach 2026 – the year Include will turn ten, we wanted to hear from Ellie, one of our founding members. She reflects on the people and experiences that have been a big part of the last 9 years, and her ideas for 2026. Continue Reading
A photo of Richard C from the Rotary Club of Redhill and Redstone. With the words …money we raise is well spent with Include... it can benefit a person-to-person relationship and help those people grow and develop and improve the skills they have. And a copy of the rotary club logo which is a white bird Making a difference October 6, 2025 Meet Richard; Professionally he has managed some really big construction projects, and for him to see the value in championing The Include Project speaks volumes. He is technical and analytical, looking for solutions - while always prioritising the people within projects, noticing important personal details and what makes a difference.... Continue Reading
Anne sat outside wearing her Include Choir Tshirt and smiling at the camera. The words: Not all of Include’s members have communication needs – it’s open to all. Find out why Anne got involved… Meet Anne… May 2, 2025 Find our why Anne encourages everyone to learn Makaton and enjoy the benefits of music and walking with Include... Continue Reading
Include Choir Volunteer Makaton signing Glorious - words say Read Charlotte's blog about volunteering with The Include Choir Volunteering : The unexpected benefits December 20, 2024 Sometimes you just have to throw yourself in the deep end – I have no musical ability, I can’t sing, and have zero experience of assisting adults with learning disabilities, and just to top it off, at that point, I had never heard of the word Makaton....But... Continue Reading