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Joe receiving his Citizen's Commendation award from Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable, Sir Stephen Watson QPM.
FD Deputy Team Manager Saves Police Officer’s Life

Citizen's Commendation for Lifesaving First Aid by North Manchester deputy team manager This week, Joe Dunning, a Deputy Team Manager at one of our houses in Higher Blackley, received the...

Stuart and Kevin picking up their Joy Maker award.
Our Success at Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards

Future Directions picks up The Joy Maker Award On the 5th December, at the 2025 Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards, Future Directions CIC picked up The Joy Maker...

Carys at Café Plouise.
Future Directions Shortlisted for Three National Awards

Future Directions has been nominated for three awards at this year’s National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards on the 4th July. The organisation has been nominated for The Employer Award,...

Eric ready for Royal Garden Party date.
Buckingham Palace Garden Party Invite for Eric

This May, the Royal Family will be hosting two garden parties at Buckingham Palace. In recognition of his work with Bild (the British Institute of Learning Disabilities), Eric has been...

Polling Station sign.
A General Election Social Story

A visual countdown to the UK General Election on the 4th July 2024 For people with autism and learning disabilities, Social Stories are a useful tool for helping them to...

Sue with litter picker.
Future Directions Bags Litter Picking Walks Grant

We are thrilled to have been awarded a grant from the Greater Manchester Walking Fund so we can promote litter-pick walks and wheels to people we support, and get people...