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 […]
Our Transitions to Work Scheme continues to deliver
Since we began this programme, working with Citizen’s Advice Bucks, we have taken 29 young autistic people, who had no funding or help, through our Transitions to Work process and already six of them are in work. This shows just what can happen with the right funding and expertise. You don’t just need to take […]
Jools is up and running in aid of Talkback
The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. Jools is running to help us raise money to support our Talkback Youth Club. Jools is no stranger to a half marathon and has raised money for different […]
Build a better business – How inclusivity can boost productivity
Our conference will take place on: Date: March 14th Time: 10.15am until 1.15 pm. Location: Aylesbury Gateway (The Diamond Room) Around 9.7% of businesses in the UK are experiencing worker shortages. And over a quarter of accommodation and food sector businesses have staff shortages, the most of any industry sector. Do you need to increase […]
Findlay Park Investments, help our MK Thrive job group get work ready
Thanks to funding from Findlay Park Investments, we have been able to support a group of young people who are disadvantaged in the workplace. For the last year our two employment coaches, Sophie and Richard, have met with the group every fortnight to help them build their skills and confidence. The day spent at Findlay […]
