We recently lost a friend and supporter who has been with us since 2019, capturing our work through his lens. Today we remember John Whitmore through a selection of our favourite photographs of his. John was a talented man and a pleasure to know, frequently showing up at late notice for the things we asked […]
As a new phase of Teenvine Plus begins this Autumn, we’re taking this opportunity to reflect back on our ‘Summer of Fun’. This is not simply what happened, it’s also the name given to our free summer programme for young people aged 11-16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and eligible for free school […]
With so much going on this week as a result of government changes to Covid-19 rules and restrictions, we’re sharing some snippets of what’s happening here at Grapevine. The team is getting back out into communities, at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for staff and the people we work alongside. Our newest member […]
Today is World Youth Skills Day and this year’s theme shines a light on how we reimagine youth skills post-pandemic. Grapevine has seen Covid’s effects on young people’s aspirations first-hand, those with disabilities feeling increasingly isolated and disconnected from their peers. So we’re sharing Curtis’ story of hope this World Youth Skills Day. Curtis is […]
The fourth Coventry City of Culture energy in our series this week is Youthfulness and the obvious choice for our work reflecting this youthfulness is of course Teenvine! Young people in Coventry with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have especially struggled with the isolation of the pandemic. Teenvine project workers have been relentless in […]
We’re pleased to have welcomed three new starters to the Grapevine family over recent weeks. Each brings their own unique skills and passions to our team and the people we work with, across three different projects. So here’s Paul, Katie and Melody in their own words and pictures (there’s no such thing as a ‘corporate’ […]
October has been busy. We’ve been making plans for the months ahead and also adjustments to the way we work as government guidelines evolve in response to COVID-19. But one positive – or three! – has been getting to know new people joining the Grapevine team. Rose, Suzie and Calvin work across three existing projects […]
A group of Coventry teenagers who met in our Teenvine Plus intensive development programme long before lockdown, is reinforcing the bonds of friendship through a range of online projects. Each young person has a learning disability, autism or both and Teenvine Plus workers Chloe, Coleman and Sarah are working with them to develop their networks, […]
Our video project helping young people ease their feelings of isolation by sharing lockdown experiences, in partnership with Belgrade Theatre, has entered another week. Last week, we showcased the teenagers’ introduction to the Coronavirus Time Capsule and now the group has completed week two’s instalment, About Us. This time, they’re revealing their favourite hobbies and […]