The SWALLOW Charity team were invited to run and organise a series of events for the B&NES commissioning team to help shape the future of support services for adults with learning disabilities and / or autism (LD&A). The aim was to hear from as many people as possible that receive learning disability and autism support across B&NES. We wanted their views on how good support can improve their lives, what improvements are needed and what would they like to see in the future. To

Friends Coffee morning launches Double Donations month in September. Current friends and supporters of SWALLOW charity gathered to celebrate friendship on Wednesday 26th August at the SWALLOW cafe in Radstock to discuss how things have been going and to thank them all for their support. It was lovely to catch up with so many people who work with us to help support SWALLOW in so many ways. Thank you to everyone who came along. At the event swallow launched double donations mon

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Earlier this month, over 30 people came together to take part in a special walk along the Colliers Way, all in memory of the much-loved Sammie Millar. Held on Wednesday 10th June, the walk brought together SWALLOW staff and members, alongside Sammie’s friends and family. It was a lovely way to remember Sammie and celebrate the positive impact she had on so many lives. Sammie, who worked at SWALLOW, was incredibly valued by both members and colleagues. She will be remembered f

Over 70 people came together on Thursday 22nd May at the Hive Café in Peasedown St John for this year’s SWALLOW AGM – and what a great turnout it was! The AGM is always a key date in the SWALLOW calendar, helping ensure the continued smooth running of the organisation and offering a chance to reflect on achievements over the past year. A special mention went to the café team, who provided superb bacon rolls for everyone, giving the morning a great start. During the AGM, we he

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SWALLOW's Base House enables members to stay over one night a week to learn vital independent living skills. It can often be the first time that members have stayed away from the family home and thus, their first taste of independence. We currently support 21 members to develop their skills at Base House. One of our members has recently transitioned from Base House, having found a new supported living home to move into. We were sad to say goodbye, but over the moon for he

Our CEO, Bev Craney, is always busily working away behind the scenes here at SWALLOW Charity. Read on to find out about some of her perspectives on the charity and to find out a little more about her too... How many years have you been working at SWALLOW? I have worked for SWALLOW since 1997, so almost 30 years, although I did leave for very short time 20 years ago. Can you tell us about your SWALLOW journey – how you started and progressed in the charity? I had been workin

We are delighted that our lovely HR Assistant, Lucy Gilbert, is organising another Family Bingo Evening this year, in aid of SWALLOW Charity. It is taking place at Mardons Social Club on Friday 24th April 2026, 7pm and eyes down at 7.30pm. There will be heaps of fabulous prizes once again, plus a £150 cash prize guaranteed! No need to book, just turn up with friends and family on the night!

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