We’re so proud of our Restore volunteers. Their dedication and commitment inspires us every day. For that reason, we couldn’t be more delighted to share that Sue Brown, who’s been volunteering at our Beehive Project for over ten years, has … Read more
Over the last few years, the voluntary sector has endured a number of challenges and this has been significantly amplified by the disruptive pandemic. So, there is an urgency and opportunity for the sector to innovate and develop new ways … Read more
‘Working at Restore offers a unique blend of comfort and challenge: you can be open about your diagnosis, knowing that others around you empathise from their own experience…’ I came to Oxford after having a flare-up of bipolar mania. I … Read more
Recent events in the US have shone a light on the layered impact of years of inequality and disadvantage for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups on both a global and local level. Research demonstrates that people from black, … Read more
Week Nine, Day Three: 23 May I write this blog with very mixed emotions; I am over the moon that I have completed the Couch to 5K challenge. Part of me really did not think I would be able to … Read more
Week Nine, Day Two: 21 May I wake at 4.06am, but instead of getting up as I promised myself I would, I think I will just lie here for 20 minutes and then get up. The next thing I know … Read more
Week Nine, Day One: 19 May So here I am, week nine and the final stage. Today’s run…30 minutes, yes this is the big one, the 5K. I have had a 2 day rest in the hope that my ankle … Read more
Week Eight, Day Three: 16 May I had felt so positive after the last run, but that seemed a distant memory today. I got up a little later as it is Saturday and took my time drinking my tea. The … Read more
Week Eight, Day Two: 14 May 2020 After my awful last run I felt curiously excited about this one. I put this down to having come up with an idea that meant I would not have to run past the … Read more
Week Eight, Day One: 12 May Week Eight, I can hardly believe it. I honestly didn’t think I would get this far, but now I have I am determined I am going to get to the end. I was so … Read more