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🏳️🌈 Looking to connect with other LGBTQ+ care experienced people? 💙
Join our upcoming LGBTQ+ Group session for a relaxed, welcoming and understanding space to meet others, share experiences and make new connections!
Sign up here: buff.ly/mbJpCIg
✨ What's happening this National Care Leavers' Month? ✨
November is packed with opportunities to connect, celebrate and make your voice heard! 💙
Find out more and explore the full programme here: buff.ly/XsiNKz3#NCLM#LeadingTheWay
💙 We're looking for someone to join Team Rees!
We're recruiting a Project Co-ordinator to help bring our programmes, workshops and events to life, supporting care experienced people across the Midlands.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/h3WGCYl
✨ Today marks the start of National Care Leavers' Month! ✨
2026 theme: Leading the Way: From Experience to Empowerment.
To kick off the month, we asked Sean, a care experienced young person, to share what being care experienced means to him.
Swipe to read Sean's words! 👉
🎃 Pumpkins glow and ghosts take flight,
Some things deserve to be ghosted outright! 👻
Swipe to see what we're saying boo-bye to,
Happy Halloween from Team Rees to you! 💙
🎭🎬 Could your future be in the creative industries?
Join our next Future Me Connect to Careers session to hear from industry professionals, discover different opportunities and get tips on breaking into the creative world. 💙
Sign up here: buff.ly/OVJmMhB
Want to make a difference as a panel member?
Our specialised training sessions are designed to help care experienced people gain the skills and confidence to serve on fostering or adoption panels.
Sound like something you're interested in? Sign up here: buff.ly/3jYtb6k
🌿Join us for Headspace Hub: Real Talk for Resilience, our upcoming Let's Connect workshop!
Through guided discussions and simple wellbeing techniques, you'll explore ways to stay grounded, build resilience and navigate life's tougher moments.
Sign up: buff.ly/mbJpCIg
📬 Rees Round-up has landed in inboxes!
Catch up on our latest news, updates and opportunities from across Rees Foundation. 💙
👉 Read it here: buff.ly/qImHO8B
Want Rees Round-up delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up to our mailing list: buff.ly/dzPRYVx
🛍️🍴 LAST CHANCE to join us!
Don't miss our upcoming Connect to Careers session! Hear from people working in the industries, explore different career paths and pick up tips for getting started. 💙
Secure your spot: buff.ly/dPd1N5D
☕ New Café Connections sessions are coming up!
Join us across the Midlands and Manchester for a cuppa and the chance to connect with other care experienced people.💙
Visit our newly refreshed webpage to find upcoming sessions and find your nearest café: buff.ly/PXYB0lB
👶 Best Start in Life is back!
Our Best Start in Life programme (previously Start for Life) is back, with new sessions coming up for care experienced parents in Birmingham! 💙
Explore our upcoming sessions and book your place here: buff.ly/jY3nI5U
Hear from Polly, part of the Rees Foundation team, about what you can expect at Care for the Future, our free national consultation event in Manchester.
Book your free place: shorturl.at/ivgIy
🌿Ready to reset your mindset?
Take some time for yourself at our upcoming Let's Connect workshop! 💙
Join us for a relaxed, supportive session where we'll explore practical wellbeing techniques and ways to manage everyday challenges.
Sign up: buff.ly/QZWrXGv
🧠 Want to help shape the future for care leavers?
Take a look at our Lived Experience Research page where you can find ways to get involved in studies and projects that centre care experienced voices.
💬 Check out the latest opportunities here: buff.ly/PSLGgbf
🛍️🍴 Could your future be in retail, catering or hospitality?
Discover the opportunities, hear from people in the industries and get tips for taking your first step.
Sign up here: buff.ly/eNS4cWo
💙 Our next From Care to Command session puts the conversation in your hands.
It’s a chance to reflect on the sessions we’ve shared so far, from the conversations you’ve enjoyed most to what’s felt genuinely useful.
Sign up: buff.ly/7r6bSBP
Help shape better support for care experienced people at Care for the Future.
📅 Wednesday 25 November, 11am–3pm
📍 Bridge5Mill, Manchester
👥 For care experienced people of all ages
Book your free place: shorturl.at/ivgIy
Even if we can't help you, we'll do our best to point you in the direction of someone who can. Our Signposting service aims to connect you with the support you need when you need it.
Give us a call on 0330 094 5645 or email contactus@reesfoundation.org, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.