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Annual Review 2023
AN INSPIRING COLLABORATION
When two organisations
with shared visions, values and passions come together, brilliant things can happen. That’s why we were delighted to merge with Aberdeenshire- based care provider, Inspire, in August 2023.
Sharing a common goal – to support people to lead lives full of choice, independence and opportunity – we were proud to join forces and impact the lives of even more people across Aberdeenshire.
A huge welcome to:
570
new colleagues
360
people supported
Sharing her experience of the merger, Claire Murray, an Assistant Support Manager in Aberdeenshire, said, “When we first joined I was slightly apprehensive – change isn't always easy, especially when you have been around for many years! Now, I’ve
met lots of my new colleagues and learnt more about the charity, and I’m really looking forward to what the future holds.”
We’d been in discussions with the team at Inspire for a number of years about the possibility of bringing our two
organisations together. We were thrilled to see this come to fruition in 2023, and
to welcome so many fantastic new colleagues and people supported to our charity.”
“From sharing best practice, to aligning our resources and working together to create new innovations and initiatives, this is an exciting new chapter for both organisations, and we can’t wait to see everything that we can achieve together.
Karen Sheridan, Chief Operating Officer at Community Integrated Care
A Chin WAG with new friends
Our union with Inspire has not only seen our team welcome new colleagues, but the people we support have found new friendships and connections too – most notably at Chin WAGS! A drop-in social group spearheaded by Inspire, Chin WAGS provides an inviting space for people to come together, have fun and celebrate their community. From craft sessions to a St Andrew’s Day party, the group has already been a huge hit with the people we support in Aberdeenshire!
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