Introducing ‘Accuro Out Loud’ – our new podcast featuring real conversations with experts, club members, their families, staff, supporters and volunteers. In our first episode of Accuro Out Loud, we discuss what our services and activities mean to our members and how we support people with a disability in West Essex. Recorded from our interview […]
Below are resources including phone numbers, links and email addresses from the British Red Cross on Tackling Loneliness.
Could you be an Accuro Champion? In September, our members were able to return to clubs after lockdown, enjoying seasonal activities including autumn walks, pumpkin carving and gardening with their friends. It’s been a difficult year for the charity and our members, but as guidelines and restrictions change, our mission stays the same – to […]
We’re so incredibly grateful for our Trustees every day but 2nd-6th November marks National Trustees Week so we’re taking this opportunity to recognise our Trustees for all that they do for Accuro. We wouldn’t be where we are today without them volunteering their time and skills to charity. A HUGE thank you to our fantastic […]
Holidays are coming! We know, we’re early – but we’ve got that festive feeling already because our Christmas cards are here! This year, we have four gorgeous designs available. Each pack contains 12 cards with one design per pack. Packs cost £4.50. Shop now on our brand new online store by clicking here.
Do you need support now Essex is at High local Covid alert level? The Essex Wellbeing Service offers a single point of access to practical, emotional and specialist support to all Essex residents. If you or someone you know needs support at this time of change, click for help and advice or call 0300 303 […]
Accuro have been gradually returning to face to face clubs since mid-September. Just in time for Autumn and Halloween, members have been enjoying seasonal activities such as Autumn leaf art and now, thanks to Hatters Farm – pumpkin decorating! Accuro currently offer four youth groups in Saffron Walden, Great Dunmow, Harlow and Loughton, a Saturday […]
Thursday 8th October is #GiftAidAwarenessDay! Do you add Gift Aid when you donate? The year 2020 has been tough on UK Charities and fundraising is more important than ever. This makes Gift Aid more important than ever also. Every year, a possible £560m in Gift Aid goes unclaimed. Next time you donate, #TickTheBox and help […]
“I have a range of toys, games and equipment in my therapy room for my child clients. They can choose these to ‘play out’ and role-play ideas, questions, and concepts in their mind. It is so important to let children play because these toys and games help to develop their cognitive, social and emotional well-being […]
Virtual Events and online gatherings have become the new normal recently. West Essex based disability charity Accuro (Care Services) is embracing life online with virtual fundraisers – the latest of which is a ‘Zoom Cooking Class’. On Tuesday 15th September at 6pm, Accuro supporters tuned in for a live session on Zoom with chef Luke […]
For those who follow us on twitter, we are currently experience technical difficulties. Our account has been locked, we believe this is due to the post scheduling programme that we use to plan our tweets. We are having this looked into, please contact us via email at enquiries@accuro.org.uk if you wish to get in touch.
Online gaming can offer many positive experiences. It can give children and young people the chance to escape into a virtual world, to learn, and to connect with others. However, there is a risk of children and young people viewing inappropriate content in games and being contacted by adults seeking to exploit them. During Covid-19 […]