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MacIntyre is a national UK charity. MacIntyre invests in, and helps shape, neighbourhoods to be inclusive and welcoming spaces for everyone.

We offer learning, support and care for children, young people and adults who have a learning disability and / or are autistic. Registered Charity Number 250840

Our Vision: For all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them. People who draw on MacIntyre’s support have gloriously ordinary lives, living the life they choose, using their gifts, skills and passions to contribute and connect to the people in their local neighbourhood.

30/10/2026

From Warrington to Manchester Airport – all for a good cause!

Rory loves cycling. He also loves helping his local community. So he decided to combine the two and take on his biggest cycling challenge yet, raising an incredible £735 for Warrington Foodbank, including Gift Aid!

Rory, who we support in Warrington, has a special connection with the Foodbank. During the Covid pandemic, he volunteered to pack and deliver food parcels to local people who needed them.

It was also during the pandemic that he discovered his love of cycling.

“I wanted to raise money for charity because I'd volunteered during Covid,” Rory explains. “I'd never cycled out of Warrington before, and I wanted to raise money for a local charity.”

With help from Pete at MacIntyre Great Communities, Rory planned a sponsored ride from Warrington to the Aviation Viewing Park at Manchester Airport.

First came the training!

Throughout the summer, Rory built up his stamina with regular rides along the Trans Pennine Trail. He particularly enjoyed his Monday morning rides to Lymm Village, where he'd stop at Cuppacinos café for a well-earned coffee.

Then came the big day!

Rory set off at 9.30am with Simon from his cycling social group, Simon's support worker Luke, and Pete.

The team cycled through Lymm and Dunham Massey before tackling some tough hills around Altrincham and Hale.

“It was very hilly and tough!” Rory recalls.

But they made it to Manchester Airport, where lunch at the café next to Concorde was waiting, along with Rory's mum and sister, who had come to cheer everyone on.

The team raised £596 in donations, plus £139 in Gift Aid, for Warrington Foodbank.

Nicola Henshaw from the Foodbank described it as a tremendous contribution that will help local people and families who are struggling.

And Rory?

“I felt happy with myself for cycling out of Warrington for the first time, and really proud that I raised money for the Foodbank because it's a local charity near me.”

He has some advice for anyone thinking of taking on a challenge of their own:

“Step out of your comfort zone and set a challenge for charity. Go for it!”

Well done to Rory, Simon, Luke and Pete, and thank you to everyone who supported their ride!

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23/10/2026

Did you notice the Dimensions Leaders Awards taking place in Bristol this week? We were so proud to see people who draw on support with MacIntyre nominated in three different awards and who were also Winners.

All three were people who have embraced our Everyone Everywhere approach. They thought about what they are good at and what they care about enough to do something about. And then they were supported to take action!

🎅Marc loves all things Christmas and wanted to share that with people locally. He connected with local nurseries to share the magic with young children.

⚽Sohail is passionate about football and is a talented coach. He set up an inclusive weekly kick-about where people can come together, make friends and keep active. He connected with a local community centre and even kids on the way home from school get involved and join in.

🍲In Chesterfield (pictured) people cared about food waste and bringing people together. Soup and Chat was born where people pick up the left over veg from their local foodbank and each week turn it into soup for local people to share together.

All of these incredible stories show the same things. When people are supported to build on their strengths and connect great things happen. They create opportunities, bring people together and make a real difference in the lives of others. They are truly worthy winners! Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.

Read this and more stories about how people are changing their local communities here
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21/10/2026

We're absolutely delighted to share that we have not one, not two, but THREE Dimensions Leaders Award winners to celebrate!

A massive congratulations to Sohail, Marc and the Monkey Park Team. We're so pleased to see you all recognised for the things you've made happen!

Sohail has brought his love of football to life by establishing MacIntyre Leicester Football Club, so people can play, make friends and enjoy being part of a team.

Marc turned his love of Christmas into something special for local nursery children, creating a free Christmas grotto after raising more than £300 through a swimming challenge.

The Monkey Park Team brought people together through Soup and Chat, a community café in Chesterfield which offers affordable lunches made with surplus food.

Huge congratulations again to Sohail, Marc and the Monkey Park Team!

20/10/2026

Sui takes this episode of the Sui-Ling Show on the road, to Warrington for the Hope 100 Walk, where she chats with Naomi, Nicole and Pete to find out more and get involved.

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16/10/2026

It's Intensive Interaction week, and to celebrate, we wanted to share some of our favourite photos of Intensive Interaction in action!

Intensive Interaction
MacIntyre School and Children's Homes

16/10/2026

We can't wait!

16/10/2026

Making waves in Stockingford!

A colourful mermaid and her sea creature friends have earned learners at MacIntyre No Limits Midlands third place in their local Scarecrow Trail!

This year's theme was Waves Above and Wonders Below, and the learners decided to create something with a sensory twist.

Everyone got involved, from making the papier-mâché head and creating textured scales to stuffing tentacles and shopping for the perfect mermaid wig!

Their underwater creation joined scarecrows made by local residents, schools, businesses and community groups for everyone to enjoy.

What a lovely way to share some creativity with the local community.

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16/10/2026

To round off Intensive Interaction week, Kate Boyer, Intensive Interaction Facilitator and Mentor at MacIntyre explains Intensive Interaction in action, with Malakai and Leah.

Leah’s availability to Malakai looks natural, she is receptive and attentive to him. Malakai is exploring the use of physical contact, notice how Leah responds to this; when he smells her hair, Leah says ‘smells good’, she doesn’t put this as a question. Sometimes a question can be seen as a demand, by not placing demands, Leah is supporting Malakai to stay regulated.

Leah imitates everything Malakai does, she validates all his non-verbal (and verbal) communication. She shows him everything he is communicating to her, matters. When Malakai vocalises and Leah responds, you can see the connection between them.
Leah is interesting to Malakai, and she holds his attention. Leah holds a pause before she responds to Malakai, she is supporting him to develop his turn-taking skills.

Intensive Interaction

15/10/2026

#4 Today’s story is a great example of meeting people in their world 🌍

Thank you Zandra, we loved reading your experience!

15/10/2026

For today's example of Intensive Interaction in action, we take a look at the relationship between Santino and Jenny.

Intensive Interaction Facilitator and Mentor, Kate Boyer, writes:

Jenny is our Music Therapist and she uses Intensive Interaction to get to know our young people. Jenny will often begin her session with an Intensive Interaction, this gives the control over to the young person. It gives an opportunity for a re-set after being in class prior to their therapy session.

Notice how Jenny builds a sense of anticipation for Santino, she defines her response by lifting her hand slightly higher than he did and she gives an obvious intake of breath before she lowers her hand onto the drum. That simple movement reduces any sense of demand and adds a gentle playfulness, Santino’s delight is obvious and he is captivated. Jenny maximises the opportunity to develop Santino’s ability to take turns in exchanges of behaviour. She watches and waits, she holds back and she just goes with the flow.

Intensive Interaction

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http://www.macintyrecharity.org/

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