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We were delighted to be invited to the Smiley Charity Film Awards at the O2 last night - what a treat seeing the films on the big screen! Thank you so much to everyone who voted and supported us with this, including Agility Films for creating the film, and The Hive Rooms for recording our song. It was great to attend the event as finalists. #charity #film #surrey #inclusion #makaton #communication #speechandlanguagetherapy #music #coproduction [Image Description: Two images. Image 1 is of the big screen displaying Include's logo on the finalist list. Image 2 is of Jan, Penny and Amelia from Include and Lee and Leon from Agility Films attending the event.]

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! During this week our choirs will be singing empowering songs about being proud to be who we are! What songs do you think we should sing? Tell us in the comments 👇🏻 #charity #surrey #communicationneeds #neurodiversitycelebrationweek #music #choir #epsom #redhill #speechandlanguagetherapy #ncw2025 [Image Description: Text says 'We're supporting!' Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025]

Thank you so much to everyone who came to watch, take part in or help at the Choral Connections Concert. We were amazed and humbled to see such a large group of supporters before us and we had a brilliant time! Thank you to Vocal Dimension Chorus and the Redhill Redstone Rotary Club for their ongoing support, and to Deputy Mayor Sue Sinden for her introductions. We will be sharing more photos soon! #charity #choir #singandsignchoir #makaton #surrey #redhill #reigate #inclusionmatters [Image Description: Around 30 members of The Include Choir perform on stage at a large church in colourful polo shirts, with audience watching them.]

It’s tonight! All are welcome. 🎶

This is Jill! Our new Administrator. Jill has worked with a number of charities in the past, mainly helping to raise much needed funds to help charities continue their vital work. Jill loves organising and is responsible for all things admin. You will see her at the front desk at the Redhill Choir every week and at Epsom Choir some weeks signing everyone in. She finds working for Include to be a very rewarding experience, knowing she is helping to support people with diverse needs. She loves to see and hear the joy the Choir brings every week. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, walking and generally keeping fit. She is never happier than being close to the sea, either in the water or walking near it. Jill’s favourite Makaton sign is “Smile” because when you smile, things feel so much better! #meetttheteam #admin #charity #surrey [ID: A head and shoulders photo of Jill, who has medium length dark blonde hair and is smiling. The second image shows the Makaton sign and symbol for 'Smile'.]

Why is accessible voting important? When there are barriers to voting, we are missing out on valuable lived experience that helps to shape our communities. It's not enough to just invite people to vote, we need to help them have equal access to voting too! Our lived experience consultancy group, The Champions, say that some challenges they find when voting are: - Understanding the words used on the voting or ballot papers - Remembering your address - Using the pencils or writing To find out what advice The Champions have for voting, you can access our Voting Easy Read for free here: https://bit.ly/41slWIP Please share with your networks and let us know if you find it helpful! #everyvotecounts #inclusivedemocracy #accessiblevotingday #myvotemyvoice #easyread #freeresources #learningdisabilities #autism

Could you Run Reigate for Include this year? Don't worry - we won't make you wear a tutu or giant foam hands. But we will make sure that the money you raise goes towards making a huge difference in the lives of people with communication needs! If you are free on Sunday 21st September and want to join our team of walkers, runners and fundraising superstars, please fill in our expression of interest form here: https://bit.ly/41E7wqs Thank you. 🌟 #runseries #runreigate2025 #charity #surrey #disabilities #inclusionmatters [Image Description: A collage of 4 photos. Top left: A runner smiles in an Include t shirt. Top right: CEO and Founder Alix runs with giant foam hands that say "Communication is more than words". Bottom left: Two female runners in rainbow tutus with one male runner wear white Include t shirts. Bottom right: A male runner in a rainbow tutu walks with two other participants wearing white Include t shirts.]

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating! ☾⭑ Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which time is spent fasting, reflecting and praying. People make sure they are being kind and helpful and their time is spent wisely. To explain more about Ramadan, our lived experience consultancy group The Champions coproduced an Easy Read document. Please feel free to share it with your networks to help more people understand the significance of Ramadan and what happens during this important month- and let us know if you found it useful! 🌟 You can access the Easy Read here: https://bit.ly/3QHwYF2 #ramadan #2025 #coproduction #livedexperience #communicationdifficulties #easyread #freeeasyread #resources #charity #surrey #speechandlanguagetherapy #culture #education #importanttopics [Image Description: A blue, purple, orange and green border with the Include logo. Text at the top reads: "Free Easy Read Series. Topic: Ramadan." Next to this is a black crescent moon and a star. Underneath are two screenshots showing the Easy Read available.]

'Meet the team Monday'! This is Anna - our Stroll and Sign Project Coordinator. Anna has worked in outdoor fitness and training groups in the community for 10 years and has a love for all things health, fitness, wellbeing and being outside in nature whatever the weather, including swimming in freezing cold lakes when the opportunity arises. Anna is responsible for organising and coordinating the Stroll and Sign events and working with local partners to enhance the experience as much as possible and to learn about the natural environment and wildlife in the areas we are walking in. Anna also works in a local school supporting children with their learning and also works in the HR office. Anna has 2 boys aged 14 and 17 years old and loves spending time with them and also helping others in the community and making safe, accessible spaces where people feel comfortable and can thrive and feel the best they can. In her spare time she loves spending time with family and friends, exercising, travelling, especially being by the sea and also learning new things. She is about to embark on a counselling course at college. Anna’s favourite Makaton sign is “Love”. Love, kindness and friendship are so important and should be shared wherever possible. Love and social bounds have a profound impact on our physical and mental health. #meettheteam #surrey #charity #wellbeingwalks [ID: A head and shoulders photo of Anna, who has shoulder-length blonde hair and is smiling. The second image shows the Makaton sign and symbol for 'Love'.]

The Include Choir's next performance will be at the beautiful St Mary's Church in Reigate, in collaboration with the very talented women's choir Vocal Dimension Chorus. If you like live music, the joy of singing and raising money for good causes- it's not one to miss! Come and see us on Saturday 15th March at 7:30pm. Scan the QR code for tickets, email info@redhillredstonerotary.org or purchase on the door. #livemusic #reigate #redhill #charity #choirs #surrey #community [Image Description: The Include Choir sing at St Mary's church in colourful polo shirts. A smaller image shows a member pointing and smiling as they sing.]