Success Stories

For the past few months, Lee from Penny Meadow Skills & Sensory Day Centre has joined Emmaus Colchester at their workshop once a week.

Micah is a new person in many ways now that he has the support and confidence to be himself and work towards his goals and dreams

Ian’s past traumas have had a profound effect on his life and health. With consistent support, he is managing to enjoy activities and visit his parents at home once more.

Victoria Browning took over as Home Manager at a difficult time and has supported everyone with typical compassion and positivity

Jacci Woodhouse led her team to support a person with dementia, whose health was failing, to return home from hospital and live in familiar surroundings

Craig Graham has made a stellar start to his career in social care, bagging the Newcomer of the year award for his empathy and energy towards making a difference for people he supports

Tom Matthews is spreading the word about the importance of D/deaf people being able to communicate with medical professionals

An amazing example of co-production and a fantastic performance from people we support at Bath’s Egg Theatre

Two young men moved out of secure inpatient services to find a place to call home with Achieve together

Alan has a lifelong love of trains and recently achieved his ambition of travelling to the Scottish Highlands on the Caledonian Sleeper

Penny Meadow day service presents a very special production of this iconic horror comedy rock musical

Kitty McAvoy and her team have created a family atmosphere that embraces all forms of support including end of life care

The team at Alderton House has triumphed in the face of multiple challenges this year, demonstrating commitment and excellent communication. Their hard work has led to great outcomes for people they support

Elmi Terjavjainen helps us every day to deliver our purpose of Ordinary lives, Extraordinary people. In her work as Co-production Manager, she always puts people we support at the centre of everything she does.

Loreta French has made a dramatic difference to one man’s life leading to a significant increase in his skills, activities and general outlook

Peter found a safe haven at Beudygwyn at a difficult time in his life. Now he’s ready to move on to more independence.

Carys has blossomed from child to adult with the encouragement of a skilled team and specialist PBS and forensic mental health support. She’s looking forward to the future with optimism.

At one of our residential D/deaf homes in the Midlands, a creative Support Worker takes the lead in co-ordinating stimulating activities with and for people she supports.

Some major changes, a daily structure and lots of small steps are helping Sara to find greater stability.

Susie set herself a weight loss and healthy lifestyle goal – and pursued it with admirable determination

Shalev is embodying our values of being brave and making it happen in his new role at a global company specialising in executive training and development

Helen enjoys a seven-day cruise to Spain and Portugal complete with a meal at the Captain’s table

It’s a special day when we can reunite old friends and make a dream come true. Recently, we were able to do just that for long-time friends Solomon and Billy

With consistent emotional support Travis is enabled to manage his anxiety and take part in a variety of activities

Edward recently landed a job in the kitchen at a nearby home. We speak to him about his experiences of gaining employment

Moving from a long-term hospital stay to a self-contained flat with specialist support from a highly skilled team has been life changing for Marcus*

Mia has taken learning BSL in her stride and built meaningful relationships in the process.

Michael is forging a new life for himself and helping others to do the same.

Taking care of himself and looking after his teeth has given James a new lease of life.

At Achieve together, we are committed to helping people we support to reach their full potential, and one way a person might choose to do this is through work or volunteering.