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Residential Support Worker Leaps for Mental Health: February 2026 Skydive to Raise Funds for Mind

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Aalliyah Ward, a dedicated residential support worker at Restorative Social Care Services is preparing to take a leap of faith—literally—as she gears up for a charity skydive this February 2026, in support of Mind, the leading mental health charity working across England and Wales.

Driven by a passion for mental health advocacy and a commitment to the people they support each day, Aalliyah will jump from 15,000 feet to raise awareness and vital funds for Mind’s life-changing services.

Mind provides information, support, and campaigning efforts to ensure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the help they need. With mental health challenges affecting millions across the UK, fundraising efforts like this skydive play a crucial role in keeping local services running and accessible.

Aalliyah shared that the decision to skydive was inspired by seeing firsthand the impact mental health struggles have on individuals and families: “Working in residential support, I see every day how important it is for people to have access to mental health resources. Mind does incredible work, and I wanted to do something bold to help make sure those services are there for anyone who needs them.”

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Restorative Social Care Services has expressed full support for the fundraiser, praising the worker’s bravery and dedication.

To support Aalliyah’s skydive and donate to Mind, please consider giving through the link below. Together, we can help ensure no one faces a mental health problem alone.

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Overgate Midnight Walk 2025

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On the evening of 13th September 2025 — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, staff and young people laced up their walking shoes for a 10-mile sponsored walk in support of Overgate Hospice. The event, known as the Midnight Walk, kicked off at the stroke of midnight, lighting up the streets with glowing enthusiasm and charitable determination. The event started and finished from the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax.

Hundreds of people took part in the walk, which aims to raise vital funds for Overgate Hospice — a much-loved local charity providing specialist care and support for those living with life-limiting illnesses.

“It was incredible to see so many people coming together in the middle of the night for such an important cause,” said a spokesperson from Overgate Hospice. “Every step taken helps us continue offering care, compassion, and comfort to patients and their families when they need it most.”

Participants included staff members from various homes, alongside young people eager to make a difference. Many wore bright colours, flashing accessories, and personalised t-shirts in memory of loved ones cared for by the hospice.

This year’s walk is expected to raise thousands of pounds, with donations still pouring in online.

Organisers have called the event a huge success and thanked everyone who took part, donated, or volunteered on the night. Plans are already in motion for next year’s Midnight Walk, which promises to be even bigger.

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The Overgate Big Brew

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Restorative SCS held the Overgate Big Brew, coffee morning at Head Office for a second year on Friday 20thJune 2025, 12pm – 4.30pm. This is in support of Overgate Hospice, an amazing local charity who provide care and support for their patients and families.

The event was another success with young people, care staff, friends and families attending the event, enjoying a brew and some amazing cakes, buns and cookies made by the young people and care staff.

The event raised £159 for Overgate Hospice.

Restorative SCS would like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in arranging this event and to everyone who attended.

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Supporting Overgate Little Stars – Charity Drop-Off at Restorative

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At Restorative, we’re passionate about giving back – especially when it comes to supporting small, remarkable charities doing meaningful work.

On Wednesday, 9th July, we’re hosting a donation drop-off at our Head Office between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm.

We’re collecting pre-loved clothes, toys, and nursery equipment – anything that could bring joy to another child. Your donations will go directly to Overgate Little Stars, a wonderful charity supporting children and families in need.

Let’s come together to make a real difference.

Location: Restorative Head Office
Date: Tuesday, 9th July
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
What to Bring: Pre-loved clothes, toys, and nursery equipment

Thank you for helping us support this fantastic cause.

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The Big Brew for Overgate Hospice returns to Restorative

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Restorative SCS are hosting the Overgate Big Brew, coffee morning at Head Office for a second year. This is in support of Overgate Hospice, an amazing local charity who provide care and support for their patients and families.

We held the event last year and it was a great success and we had so many visitors.

We would like as many people as possible to support this years event, that we will be hosting at Head office on Friday 20thJune 2025, 12pm – 4.30pm.

Please could we ask that anyone who would kindly bake for the event to let us know so we can plan the day and what we need.

We are hoping that this years event is even more successful than last year and hopefully we can raise even more than the fantastic £245 we raised last year for Overgate Hospice!

Please can I ask all homes to promotes this event, display the poster and call to the office on the day for a brew and a cake.

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Restorative SCS helping schools in Gambia

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Restorative SCS are proud to have developed relationships with David Wright, to help support schools in Gambia with much needed equipment to be able to educate young people. David works as part of a charity in his spare time and everything he does is voluntary. Restorative SCS have recently provided over 20 laptops and mobile phones for the schools to use. When laptops and Mobile phones are replaced within Restorative SCS the old ones have been kept and reconditioned to be re-used.

Below is some information and pictures about the work David is doing and where the laptops and phones have gone to and how they will help in the future.

Here are the details of where the laptops have gone and how they are helping:

  1. Gambian Talents TV Received 3 laptops. They don’t have a website as they broadcast live on social media – YouTube/Tik-Tok/Facebook/Instagram all used. Gambian Talents TV – YouTube
  2. Rumba School received 2 laptops, this is the school that David is raising funds for to complete a comprehensive refurbishment – new roof/floors/décor and plenty of other good stuff. More details and photos on my JustGiving page David Wright is fundraising for The Gambian Schools Trust (justgiving.com)  Rumba is a village and the largest town nearest is Brikama.
  3. Kumba Jallow who teaches at N’Jalal Samba school received 1 laptop to aid her further teaching qualification. N’Jalal is a 6 hour drive up country, typical African tiny village with thatched roofed homes, no electricity and around 7 miles from the nearest road! The charity built a new school there and installed solar panels in the school to provide some power.

Laptops:

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Kumba Jallow, a teacher at N’Jalal Samba Lower School, will use the laptop to help her study and will shortly be taking an online course to further her teaching qualifications.

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Alieu Badera High School were in desperate need of tech. Three of the laptops went here.

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Gambian Talents TV, Three of the laptops went here.

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The full teaching staff at Conteh Kunda Lower Basic School were all thrilled.

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Boubacarr, the night watchman at N’Jalal, he may not look too happy but he spent the rest of the day telling everybody how happy he was.

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A young mother called Wurry, she lives in N’Jalal village, very remote and 7 miles from the nearest road, this is her first phone – to say she was beside herself with excitement is an understatement!

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The Big Sleep Out

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On the evening of Friday 14th of March 2025, The Young people and staff from Restorative SCS took part in ‘Happy Days – The Big Sleep Out’. This was the opportunity for people to understand the challenges of people who are homeless and are required to sleep rough, whilst also raising awareness and funds for the charity. It was a great event with 71 people attending in total.

There was a hot meal provided, a fire pit and live music. All slept in the multi storey car park in Dean Clough, and the temperature dropped to -1 degrees, being the coldest year so far!

Please see below the message personally sent from Happy Days to all the attendees. I feel super proud that Laura the Manager from Happy Days has personally mentioned us in the write up!!

“A huge THANK YOU for taking part in the Big Sleepout on Friday night! Your support, resilience, and dedication have made an incredible difference – and we’re thrilled to share that together, we’ve raised an amazing £15,300!”

“This fantastic total will go directly towards supporting people experiencing homelessness and crisis, ensuring they receive the help they need.”

“A special note to the young people and staff from Restorative – thankyou so much for joining the sleepout, I thought you were all extremely brave to do something like this; thank you for putting yourselves out there and doing something different! I hope you’re all very proud of yourselves, it was an amazing achievement.”

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Micklemoss’s 100 Mile Cycling Challenge for Charity Completed

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The young people who live at Micklemoss House, the staff and also directors and staff from other Restorative SCS homes all got involved in the ‘Micklemoss House 100 Mile cycling challenge’ raising money for Overgate Hospice.

The day was a great success with the home managing to raise a massive £610 for Overgate Hospice. A big thank you to everyone who got involved and donated and for the people who came and helped the home achieve the 100-mile goal. The young people at Micklemoss thoroughly enjoyed the day getting stuck in with the cycling and contributing towards a great atmosphere at the home.

There is still chance to donate, click the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/micklemossbikeride

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Swimming Challenge Completed

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You may remember we previously shared earlier in January 2025 that one of Restorative SCS directors, Dave Copping had set himself the incredible challenge of swimming 2025 lengths in January 2025 in support of Overgate Hospice.

Dave completed the challenge 6 days before the end of the month, but continued to swim daily during January 2025 and finished the month with a total of 2275 Lengths swam (Over 34 Miles). In the process Dave has raised an incredible £2935 in support of Overgate Hospice! Please join us in saying a massive thank you to Dave for his incredible efforts 🏊‍♂️

Dave would like to thank everyone who supported him, encouraged him, and donated to the cause.

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Micklemoss’s 100 Mile Cycling Challenge for Charity

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The young people living at Micklemoss House have decided to do a charity cycle during the February half term, to raise funds for Overgate Hospice. The challenge they will take on is to complete 100 miles in a day on an exercise bike and would like to invite people from around the organisation to join them at Micklemoss House to help them achieve their target.

Please support this amazing event and click on the link below to donate to Overgate Hospice and support the young people and carers with this challenge.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/micklemossbikeride

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