IMO_Charity

Directions Website

IMO_Charity Inspire. Motivate. Overcome. Award-winning charity providing essential health, wellbeing and employability support for the Blackburn community.

Have your say on vascular services in Lancashire 🩺The NHS is consulting on plans to change where inpatient vascular surg...
13/10/2026

Have your say on vascular services in Lancashire 🩺

The NHS is consulting on plans to change where inpatient vascular surgery takes place. The proposal is to bring planned and emergency operations together at Royal Preston Hospital instead of at both Preston and Royal Blackburn. Outpatient appointments, tests and follow-up care would still happen locally, including at Royal Blackburn.

If you, a family member or someone you care for could be affected, your views matter, especially if travel to Preston would be difficult.

👉 Scan the QR code or take the survey online: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/VascularLSC/

📞 No internet? Call 01254 781310
📧 [email protected]

IMO is supporting this consultation with community sessions across Blackburn and East Lancashire. Our team can help you understand the proposal and complete the survey in English, Urdu, Gujarati or Punjabi. Session dates coming soon.

The consultation closes on Friday 27th November

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day 2026: Real Voices, Real Change 💚

This year's theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” highlights the importance of listening to and learning from those with lived experience. Every voice matters, and meaningful change begins when people feel heard, valued and understood.

Throughout this week, we embedded mental health awareness into our programme delivery, creating safe spaces for open conversations, reflection and sharing experiences. Through our sessions and Our Voices Wall, we encouraged people of different ages and backgrounds to share their thoughts, experiences and ideas on mental health and wellbeing.

We also recognise the importance of a whole-family approach, encouraging understanding between generations so that young people and adults can better understand each other's experiences, challenges and perspectives.

For us, World Mental Health Day is more than a one-day event. It's about taking what we've heard, learning from our communities and using these insights to continually shape and improve how we deliver our programmes and support mental wellbeing.

Real voices deserve to be heard, and real change comes from listening and taking action.💚

Our StrongHer girls had the opportunity to hear from Dr Morven and Dr Hafiz from UCLan, who joined us to speak about vet...
08/10/2026

Our StrongHer girls had the opportunity to hear from Dr Morven and Dr Hafiz from UCLan, who joined us to speak about veterinary science.🐾🎓

It was a great chance for the girls to learn about the career, ask questions, and be inspired by professionals sharing their knowledge and experiences.

A big thank you to UCLan for taking the time to come and speak with our girls!

Unexplained back or side painHas an unexplained pain been bothering you?Your body may be telling you that something need...
06/10/2026

Unexplained back or side pain

Has an unexplained pain been bothering you?

Your body may be telling you that something needs checking. Contact your GP if the pain is unusual, persistent or getting worse.

Most symptoms are not cancer, but it is always better to ask.

🌟 FREE FUN EVERY WEEKEND! 🌟Looking for something fun for your child? 🎨🎮🤝THRIVE TOGETHER – SATURDAY JUNIORS📍 Bangor Commu...
06/10/2026

🌟 FREE FUN EVERY WEEKEND! 🌟

Looking for something fun for your child? 🎨🎮🤝
THRIVE TOGETHER – SATURDAY JUNIORS
📍 Bangor Community Centre
👧🧒 Ages 7–11 | ⏰ 9am–11am

✨ Play • Create • Make Friends • Have Fun!

📲 Registration required. Scan the QR code to join!

💗🥊🎨 Moving, creating & connecting!Our StrongHer girls had a brilliant session focused on both physical wellbeing and min...
29/09/2026

💗🥊🎨 Moving, creating & connecting!

Our StrongHer girls had a brilliant session focused on both physical wellbeing and mindfulness.

🥊 Boxercise helped build confidence, fitness and energy, before slowing things down with 🎨 relaxing painting — creating a calm space to unwind, get creative and focus on mindfulness.

It’s all about creating positive spaces where young women can move, grow and connect. 💪✨

♻️ Recycling Week! 🏀🌳This week, our young people from the iWill Project focused on active listening, teamwork and collab...
28/09/2026

♻️ Recycling Week! 🏀🌳
This week, our young people from the iWill Project focused on active listening, teamwork and collaboration. 🤝
From team sports to hands-on work on sustainability at Daruloom, we explored how listening to one another and working as a team can make activities more enjoyable for everyone. It's all part of the iWill Project's wider social action programme which helps young people build skills while making a real difference in their community. 🌍

💙 Kindness in Action! 🏃‍♀️🏀🌳This Kindness Week, our young people showed that kindness isn't just about words, it's about...
25/09/2026

💙 Kindness in Action! 🏃‍♀️🏀🌳
This Kindness Week, our young people showed that kindness isn't just about words, it's about how we play, how we treat others and how we work together. 🤝
From games in the park and sports hall to team sports and conversations about fair play, respect and following the rules, we explored how small acts of kindness can make activities more enjoyable for everyone.

Macmillan Coffee Morning at IMO Chai & Chat ☕💚 Our Chai & Chat session hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning, bringing our c...
25/09/2026

Macmillan Coffee Morning at IMO Chai & Chat ☕💚

Our Chai & Chat session hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning, bringing our community together to raise awareness and talk about cancer.

We spoke about cancer awareness, the importance of screening and early detection, and heard powerful real-life experiences from those affected by cancer.

A valuable morning of learning, sharing and supporting one another. 💚

☕️ This Week at IMO Chai & Chat: Cancer AwarenessThis week, our Chai & Chat session will focus on Cancer Awareness, link...
21/09/2026

☕️ This Week at IMO Chai & Chat: Cancer Awareness

This week, our Chai & Chat session will focus on Cancer Awareness, linked with Macmillan Cancer Support. 💚

We’ll be joined by Macmillan, who will be there on the day to provide information, support and guidance, and answer any questions you may have.

Come along, enjoy a cup of chai, have a chat and learn more about cancer awareness and the support available to you and your loved ones.

❤️ Everyone is welcome – no registration needed!

📍 Audley & Queens Park Children Centre
🕚 11:00am–12:30pm
📅 Wednesday

Address

Audley And Queens Park Children's Cenrte
Blackburn
BB11SF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

, ,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when IMO_Charity posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category