Come along to our Youth Club!
For autistic people aged 16-24 years old, our Youth Club provides a supervised space where you can meet people, chat, and have fun. There are also organised activities provided such as sports, crafts, music and much more. Based in Amersham, there is no charge to attend. Each session is supervised by fully trained Talkback staff […]
No blame, no shame – your lender is in the wrong, not you
We know that loan sharks target vulnerable people, so it’s important to us to warn people about the signs to look out for and how to access help. It can be very isolating dealing with a debt to a loan shark but Stop Loans Sharks are here to help and support people through to financial […]
Screwfix Foundation grant helps to improve our facilities
Being able to install an extra toilet has made the space more accessible to our members and our sessions more time-efficient, as our members are no longer having to spend time queuing. Having this extra facility, also means that we can invite more members to our sessions, meaning we are able to provide opportunities for […]
Youth Club members get to say thank you
It gave us and our members the perfect opportunity to thank her personally for raising more than £1,500. It also meant that we were able to show Jools just how much our youth club means to the young people who attend it and the huge impact her fundraising will have for us. This money, alongside […]
Great news! Youth Club set to continue for another year
The first year was made possible thanks to funding from the Amersham Community Board. Now, thanks to Julia Montague running a half marathon and raising an incredible £1,518 for Talkback, and a recent grant awarded to us by BP Collins, our Youth Club can now run until 2025. We can’t thank them enough for making […]
Join our AGM
The meeting will take place on Zoom and everyone is welcome. If you would like to attend, please email monica.vicol@talkback-uk.com by the 19th May to confirm your attendance. You will then be emailed a Zoom link. When: 20th May Time: 5pm Where: Online on Zoom
Join our online conference – Keep a lid on staff costs
Join us online on Tuesday 21st May, 9.30am – 10.45am, for a free session looking at how two Buckinghamshire companies have addressed these issues, including greater support for the neurodiverse and new ways of sourcing recruits. You will hear from Anushka Davies about how Softcat became a top three company to work for in Buckinghamshire. […]
Talkback really has got talent!
“Talkback’s Got Talent seems such an obvious statement. When we work with our members on a daily basis, we all know that talent shines from each and every one of them. It was a privilege to attend the first Talkback’s Got Talent show. And what an amazing day it proved to be! No-one should underestimate […]
Uniquely Wired exhibition, a great success!
This event would not have been possible without the support of Milton Keynes City Council, the generous sponsorship by Kuehne + Nagel and contributions from Talent Unlimited. It featured a variety of different artworks, which took the viewer on a journey from the streets of Milton Keynes to the fjords of Iceland before heading to […]
Uniquely Wired art exhibition opens in Milton Keynes
This exhibition, is a showcase of talented Milton Keynes based artists bringing together a broad range of artistic mediums including painting, photography and 3-D design, to explore and celebrate neurodiverse creativity. Supported by Milton Keynes City Council and with contributions from Talent Unlimited, the exhibition will run until Thursday 4th April. It features a variety […]
My Autistic Self – bridging the gap from diagnosis onwards
We know there are around 490 people currently waiting for an autism diagnosis and an unknown number, possibly 200-300, waiting for support post-diagnosis in Milton Keynes and the surrounding regions of Bedford and Luton. It is no secret that there is a significant need for support provision for these individuals and, due to the incredible […]
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees
At Talkback, we seek to enable our members to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community. Here’s just a little taster of the work we do: We are looking for a Chair who is motivated to make a real difference to the lives of people who […]
