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Portland Pathways Expands into Kirkby
We're excited to announce that Portland Pathways has opened a new hub in Kirkby Library.
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Portland Charity are delighted for June Murray, member of their Governing Body, on her MBE...
Continue readingNew Accessible Minibus for Young People at Portland
Young people with disabilities at Portland Charity, have been handed a transport lifeline following the...
Continue readingAlex & David’s Supported Internship Journey
Learners Alex and David first started their Supported Internship journey with a mock interview with...
Continue readingPortland and Care After Combat Deliver High Profile Employability Conference
Portland was delighted to partner with Care After Combat in March to deliver an Employability...
Continue readingAmazon continue to bring joy to Portland Charity
Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield has once again demonstrated unwavering commitment and generosity by extending...
Continue readingNational Recognition in the Disability Power 100
Portland is proud to have been named among the final 100 as one of four...
Continue readingPortland Supports HAF Programme
Portland is proud to support the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) which supports the...
Continue readingFrom Portland Learner to Published Author
We're very proud of Portland ex-learner Willow who has written and published two books for...
Continue readingWe have a World Champion in our midst!
Learner David Stroughton has had an incredible journey to success having started powerlifting just a...
Continue readingMake a Difference – Support Portland Charity with your Vote
Portland Charity is one of the featured charities competing in an online poll in the...
Continue readingCharity Support from Mansfield Café Bar
Café Bar, CAPO Lounge in Mansfield’s town centre, have been supporting Portland Charity over the...
Continue readingIt Gets Better for Learner David
Back in April, first year learner David was looking for ‘something local to him that...
Continue readingAmazing Amazon Support for Portland Charity
Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield has donated £3,500 to Portland Charity to support the charity’s...
Continue readingNatspec Award Portland for their Innovative Use of Technology
Last month saw Natspec’s annual Innovation Award ceremony where Portland was honoured with the Innovative...
Continue readingThe Duke of Edinburgh Visits Portland College
Portland College today were the proud hosts of a visit from His Royal Highness The...
Continue readingOutstanding Ofsted Inspection for Portland College
Portland College was graded Outstanding in every category in our Ofsted Inspection which took place...
Continue readingPortland’s Success in Special Olympics Basketball!
On Sunday February 12th several Portland learners, citizens, ex learners and young people who access...
Continue readingDog Friendly Days at Portland Coffee Shop
We have special dog-friendly tables on Fridays and Saturdays, perfect for coffee and cake after...
Continue readingPortland Helps Restore Wollaton Park’s Secret Garden
Following our recent expansion into Nottingham, we're delighted to welcome our first groups to Wollaton...
Continue readingPortland Helps Businesses to Employ Disabled People
Portland hosted a regional Employability Conference to support employers to become more accessible workplaces.
Continue readingPortland Charity Commemorates their Patron, Her Majesty The Queen
Portland Charity are deeply saddened by the death of their Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. ...
Continue readingPortland Staff Honoured in Annual STAR Awards
Each year, Portland staff are asked to nominate their peers for a number of awards...
Continue readingFirst Ever Smile Homes Independent Living Unit Launched at Portland College
Portland College is excited to be working in partnership with ADS Independent Living Solutions (ADS)...
Continue readingPortland Print to Become Brand New Adult Learning Centre
Portland Charity has operated a small print shop, Portland Print, on campus for many years,...
Continue readingAwards Celebration!
Early July saw our annual Awards Ceremony which honoured achievements by our learners and citizens...
Continue readingFun in the Sunshine as Portland Celebrates Achievement in Inclusive Sports
Last week, Portland College proudly hosted a Jubilee Games competition in their brand new, wheelchair...
Continue readingNew Portland Coffee Shop Awarded 5 Stars in Environmental Health Inspection
Portland College’s brand-new Coffee Shop received a glowing report and 5-star Food Hygiene rating following...
Continue readingAbbie Wins Work Experience Learner of the Month!
Abbie Storer has been voted as the April 2022 Work Experience Employee of the Month!...
Continue readingNottinghamshire Special Olympics Basketball Competition
On Sunday 15th May several Portland College learners and citizens took part in the Nottinghamshire Special...
Continue readingFriday Club Night!
What an incredible feeling it was to finally launch our new Friday Club Night last...
Continue readingFirst Employer Forum
Last week, we hosted our first Employer Forum at College. The Forum is designed to...
Continue readingLearners’ Sponsored Swim!
As part of their Employment, Enterprise Community Project, Health and Well-being session 8 learners took...
Continue reading‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ in the Newstart Theatre!
A celebration event took place in Portland Charity’s brand-new state-of-the-art theatre last Friday featuring performances...
Continue readingLearners Take a Trip to Sainsburys Cafe
A group of learners have been working on independence and resilience in their health & wellbeing...
Continue readingMock Interview Day
As part of National Careers Week, a number of learners took part in mock interviews...
Continue readingCadent Volunteers Help out at the Farm
We would like to send a big thank you to a small team of Cadent...
Continue readingWelcome to the world Max!
Last week we had a lovely new arrival on our farm! Our gorgeous donkey Maddy...
Continue readingRyley Receives Award from the Rotary!
On Tuesday 1st March, the 31st annual Mansfield Rotary Courage Award ceremony was held in...
Continue readingFirst Learner Work Experience Award!
Those of you who have visited the brand new Portland Coffee Shop will have probably...
Continue readingTrade Learners Volunteer at Church
A group of learners on the Trade programme have been working with Volunteer It Yourself...
Continue readingPortland College expands into the City
We’re excited to announce that we’re expanding into Nottingham this September. Portland College is offering...
Continue readingPortland Pathways Open New Hub in Worksop
Pathways were excited to attend the British Chambers of Commerce Awards as national finalists.
Continue readingPortland Pathways Receives National Recognition
Pathways were excited to attend the British Chambers of Commerce Awards as national finalists.
Continue readingPortland Principal wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Mark Dale wins the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Chad Business Excellence Awards 2021
Continue readingPathways wins East Midlands Equality Trailblazer Award
Pathways wins the British Chamber of Commerce Equality Trailblazer Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Continue readingPortland Crowned Charity of the Year at Business Awards
Last week, at a prestigious ceremony in Mansfield, Portland College won the title of Charity...
Continue readingLearner Joe stars in #Wethe15 Campaign
Learner Joe has a starring role in an online campaign aiming to end discrimination against...
Continue readingDay Service Gardening Group ‘Just Bin It!’
A group of citizens from Portland Day Services completed litter picking recently in the High...
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