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Expressive Movement – Libby’s Blog
Dear Friends of Touch Trust, It’s Liberty here, I also go by the shorter version of Libby. When I was asked to share a short blog for the Touch Trust newsletter, the truth is, I found it quite a challenge! How could I condense my…
CEO Blog: Remembering Dilys
Today is a day of reflection for those who knew Dilys personally and those of us who know only her legend and legacy. Since joining Touch Trust in January, I’ve met countless people keen to share their love and admiration for her. Often, they also praise the charity and…
Musical Memories – Chloe Buttery
We all have a connection to music. Music has the power to evoke memories, improve mood, and facilitate movement. At Touch Trust, music is a central part of all our sessions, whether it is playing in the background, or our guests are part of more active music-making in the…
Rosie’s Blog – September 2023
Exploring your authentic creative self – working with disability and art. Art is a universal language which can transcend barriers of verbal communication to tell stories, emotions and thoughts. Art is able to celebrate diversity – everybody can create it which enables…
CEO’s Blog: September 2023
What’s in a name?  I mentioned in a previous blog that we’re preparing to celebrate a big birthday at the end of the year. Twenty-five years is a huge milestone for any organisation, and it makes me proud to know that we can still deliver on the principles…
Take Care of Yourself
Mindfulness Technique: Creating A Safe Space. Make sure you are sitting comfortably for this exercise, we encourage you to keep your eyes closed. Try to focus on your breathing, the rise and fall of your shoulders as you exhale in and out. Don’t worry if you are distracted by…
Touch Trust appoints new Chair
Touch Trust, an inclusive arts charity that provides creative movement sessions for adults and children with a variety of multi-sensory needs, is delighted to announce the appointment of Aileen Burmeister as its new Chair. Aileen is a passionate advocate for social justice and environmental sustainability and has over ten…
Staff Spotlight
Meet Hiroko! What do you do at Touch Trust and when did you join the charity? It must have been between 2004 – 2005 when I first met Dilys and colleagues of Touch Trust and did my certificate training in Touch Trust then started…
CEO’s Blog – July 2023
Advocacy & Influence I’m a hybrid worker. This means I spend time working on-site, usually meeting with colleagues, collaborators and our neighbours in the WMC. Most of my working week is spent at home, and I’m fortunate enough to have a home office where I do my written…
Staff Spotlight
Meet Chloe What do you do at Touch Trust and when did you join the charity? I am a part-time creative facilitator at Touch Trust, running regular weekly sessions on a Wednesday in the centre as well as helping out with administrative tasks. I also regularly work…