National Mentoring Day: The Difference a Trusted Relationship Can Make
27th October 2026 is National Mentoring Day, an opportunity to recognise the difference that mentoring can make in a young person’s life. Sometimes, having someone…Read
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23rd October 2026
New OUTLET by Lighthouse Officially Opens in Matlock
We are delighted to announce the official opening of OUTLET by Lighthouse in Matlock, Derbyshire, bringing a fresh approach to affordable, pre-loved fashion. The new…Read
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21st October 2026
Harvest: Taking a Moment to Say Thank You
Bread has long been a symbol of Harvest, reminding us of the food we eat and the people whose hard work make it possible. In…Read
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21st September 2026
Team Valley CiDS Takes on the Inflatable 5K
15 giant inflatable obstacles, 5K of bouncing, climbing, sliding and scrambling, and plenty of laughs along the way! On Saturday 12 September, Team Valley CiDS…Read
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18th September 2026
Youth Mental Health Day: Supporting Young People to Build A Positive Future
Youth Mental Health Day on 18 September provides an opportunity to shine a light on the pressures facing young people and how we can support…Read
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16th September 2026
School Uniform Items Given Away to Local Families
Our Free School Uniform Giveaway has once again helped families prepare for the new school year, with 1,739 items of school uniform distributed across five…Read
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Valley CIDS Stories
Max’s Story
“I have been in contact with Blend for about 3 years. I enjoy the endless chats, the help whenever you need it, the cooking and the stuff they plan week
Rob* was referred to our Alternative Education programme at the start of Y10, at which time he was experiencing social problems with local gangs, experimenting quite heavily with drugs and
See Ben's journey of how his life has been transformed, through firstly the opportunity to volunteer at one of Valley CiDS Lighthouse charity shops and then gaining employment at Turner
Karen and I went to Blend in the middle of June where I met Donna Molyneaux. She mentioned about doing my Maths and English, and also mentioned about a two
Find out more about the work of Blend Youth Project in providing young people with support and opportunities by watching Shannon’s Story. We're so proud of all Shannon has achieved!