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New Lighthouse Charity Shop Opens in Chapel-en-le-Frith
13th July 2026

New Lighthouse Charity Shop Opens in Chapel-en-le-Frith

We are delighted to announce the opening of our newest Lighthouse Charity Shop in Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire! The shop was officially opened on the 10th July 2026…Read more

Why We Celebrate Pride Month
22nd June 2026

Why We Celebrate Pride Month

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diversity, contributions and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the…Read more

Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers
15th June 2026

Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

During Volunteers' Week, we took the opportunity to celebrate and recognise the incredible contribution our volunteers make to Valley CiDS and the people we support.…Read more

Wrapped in Care and Compassion
12th June 2026

Wrapped in Care and Compassion

Young people supported by Blend Youth Project have received a heartwarming gift thanks to the generosity of the volunteers at Project Linus North Derbyshire, who…Read more

Help Us Protect The Polygon Centre for Local Young People 
5th June 2026

Help Us Protect The Polygon Centre for Local Young People 

We are launching a new Crowdfunder campaign to raise £40,000 for urgent roof repairs at The Polygon Centre in Alfreton. For over 60 years, The…Read more

2nd Swanwick Scouts Support Turner Farm with Generous Donation
26th May 2026

2nd Swanwick Scouts Support Turner Farm with Generous Donation

Turner Farm has received a wonderful boost thanks to a generous donation from 2nd Swanwick Scouts, raised through their annual ‘Santa’s Sleigh’ collection. Recently, Valley…Read more

Valley CIDS Stories

maxs-story

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

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Rob’s Story

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

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Ben’s Story

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

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Lauren’s Story

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

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Mouni’s story

The Hucknall Lighthouse shop has become like family to one volunteer.

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Shannon’s Story

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!

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