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Introducing our new Service Manager

December 6, 2023August 29, 2023 by Chloe Bushell

We would like to introduce you to our new Service Manager (of our Home Care and Support Services) Simon who starts his new role, today, on 1st September 2023.

Simon has worked for the Charity for 7 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure the quality of our support continues.

Simon will spend some time working with Bernie to ensure a smooth transition. Simon will be out in the services to talk to service users and staff over the next few weeks to talk about his plans to improve our services.

We’re sure you will join us in congratulating Simon on his new role!

Charity Concert

February 1, 2023January 30, 2023 by Chloe Bushell

On Friday 24th March, the ‘The Tuesdays/Cheltones Singing Groups’ and The Gloucestershire Police Male Voice Choir have joined forces to bring us this year’s charity concert.

Taking place at St Marks C of E Church between 7pm and 9pm, the Friday evening promises to be enjoyable for all who attend. On top of both performances, during the interval there will be chance to have refreshments (tea, coffee, and biscuits) and take part in the raffle.

Tickets: £10 Adults, £5 under 18s
All tickets are sold online, via our Eventbrite page. To join us, please click below:

For information about both The Tuesdays/Cheltones Singing Groups and The Gloucestershire Police Male Voice Choir, please visit the links below

Cheltenham Singing Groups (The Tuesdays/Cheltones Singing Groups)

The Gloucestershire Police Male Voice Choir

Our Social Enterprise – an award winning Guest House.

January 26, 2023 by Chloe Bushell

Awarded December 2022

Awarded January 2023

Since opening our doors in January 2020, we’ve welcomed over 4000 guests across 3000 bed nights (not including when we closed our doors during the pandemic, and opened up for free to key workers!). Across the sites we advertise, our guests have left over 900 reviews, providing valuable feedback to our team.

But on top of all of this, our Social Enterprise has provided meaningful opportunities to 9 students, some of whom are still with us, working their way through our Hospitality Course (endorsed by The Institute of Hospitality), others are splitting their time between The Portland Guesthouse and their supported placements in other hospitality venues, and some have moved on to new opportunities.

We’re thrilled to share with our supporters that in December 2022, our Social Enterprise received another visit from a member of the Visit England Team. Their stay with us resulted in securing their three awards for another year. We can continue to say that we are holders of the Visit England Silver Award, Four Star Accommodation award and their infamous egg cup (Breakfast Award).

Then in January 2023, we received a letter from Glenn Fogel President & Chief Executive Officer of Booking.com , to let us know that The Portland Guest House has won one of their Travellers Review Awards for 2023!

Receiving these awards helps shine a light on all the hard work taking place at our Social Enterprise, so a big thank you to our staff team (past and present) who have helped make our Social Enterprise a success! We can’t wait to see what the future brings.

If you think joining our Social Enterprise might help you or someone you know, and would like to know more – please click here!

If you’re a local hospitality business / a business that recognises the transferable skills those working in hospitality can bring to your work force, and would like to work with us to provide supported placements, or the opportunity for our students to gain paid employment – please email us: info@theportlandchelt.co.uk

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Cheltenham -please visit our website – www.theportlandchelt.co.uk, and book your stay to enjoy our award winning accommodation and breakfasts.

BBC Radio Gloucestershire

January 13, 2023 by Chloe Bushell

On the 12th of January we were joined by Maddie Simpson from BBC Gloucestershire. Tune in to her show on Friday 13th January between 69m and 7pm to hear from some of the Aim Up team, find out more about the work we do and our future plans!

To listen live: BBC Radio Gloucestershire

To listen after 10pm: BBC Radio Gloucestershire (BBC Sounds)

Please follow the wonderful Maddie Simpson on Twitter, by clicking here.

Happy Fest…

July 17, 2023January 12, 2023 by Chloe Bushell

On Saturday 29th July, Aim Up and Art Shape will be taking over Bournside School’s sports field to bring you Happy Fest, an inclusive Music and Carnival Arts festival. A big thank you to the The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting our upcoming event!

Over the next few weeks lots of work will be taking place behind the scenes, so keep checking back for our updates.

JOIN US ON SATURDAY 29TH JULY (12.30pm - 8pm)

The day will be full of live music and performances, carnival arts and musical workshops, brought to you by Aim Up, Art Shape and other local organisations and businesses.

Acoustic performance area
Two can theatre | Patricia Newman school of dance

Wellness zone
Hand and head massage | Glitter box | Chill out zone

Refreshments from:
The Coffee Cube | Zoe’s (burgers and hotdogs) | Jolie (Noodles and icecream) | Pop up bar

Keep checking back to see our updates!

Accessibility Statement

We want Happyfest to be accessible for all, and for everyone to feel welcome and included at our event.

The festival site:

– On site parking (limited but available),local street parking also available.
– Please note this event takes place on a grass sports field.
– Our ‘wellness corner’ provides a quieter space for you to rest and relax away from crowds
– Add-on ticket available for one parent, guardian, carer or PA, per person, free of charge,
– We have booked Andyloos high dependency unit: https://www.andyloos.co.uk/product/high-dependency-mobile-disabled-toilet-unit/

Would you like to support HappyFest?

If you’d like to join us, to make HappyFest memorable, there is still time! Maybe you’d like to perform, provide additional activities or even volunteer. To find out more, please email chloe.bushell@aimup.co.uk

Find out more about our event partners - Artshape

To ensure this event is a success, we’re working with another local organisation – Artshape, to find out more about this wonderful local charity, please visit their website – www.artshape.co.uk

Find out more about our event funders - The National Lottery Community Fund

Our inclusive music and carnival arts festival (Happy Fest) has been made possible by The National Lottery Community Fund, to find out more about the work this fund does, please visit – www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Farewell and Good Luck – Bernie

January 9, 2023 by Chloe Bushell

Sadly, we will be saying a fond farewell to a valued member of staff.

Bernie Murray is moving on to new adventures, she will be leaving us in March 2023.

The Trustees and I would like to thank Bernie for the great support and contribution she has made since 2018 developing the services within our charity.

We wish her every success with her new adventures. She will be greatly missed, and we hope she will stay in contact with us all.

Best wishes,

April Taylor (CEO)

Aim Up – Christmas Card 2022

December 9, 2022 by Chloe Bushell

Dear Supporters,

We have had a really busy year, from welcoming a new chair of Trustees (Cee Kay), and changing our name, to making the incredibly difficult decision to close Phoenix and begin our interim Out Reach service.

Whilst that all went on in the background, the people we support have been busy engaging in their community, learning and developing their independent living skills.

Instead of a traditional Christmas card, we’ve put together a short video to share with you all, some of our favourite photos from 2022. From discos and karaoke’s, to holidays and day trips – 2022 really has been a year of fun!

We hope you enjoy our video, and would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

A message from Phoenix

November 25, 2022 by Chloe Bushell

Dear Supporters,

As most of you will know, today was our last day at Phoenix. We’ve put together a short video to share with you some of our favourite photos from the last few years.

In true Phoenix style, we went out with a bang. Thank you to Matt who DJ’d at our Christmas / closing party yesterday.

We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has joined us for activities, worked or volunteered with us and supported us whilst we have been based at Winchcombe Street.

Here’s to Phoenix!

Introducing our new Service Manager

Charity Concert

Cheltenham Singing Groups (The Tuesdays/Cheltones Singing Groups)

The Gloucestershire Police Male Voice Choir

Awarded December 2022

Awarded January 2023

BBC Radio Gloucestershire

Happy Fest…

JOIN US ON SATURDAY 29TH JULY (12.30pm - 8pm)

Accessibility Statement

Would you like to support HappyFest?

Find out more about our event partners - Artshape

Find out more about our event funders - The National Lottery Community Fund

Farewell and Good Luck – Bernie

Aim Up – Christmas Card 2022

A message from Phoenix

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