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Queen Alexandra Charity

@QAC_Official

Queen Alexandra Charity is a registered charity supporting a college, enterprises, community & residential support for young adults with disabilities.

 Birmingham, UK
qac.ac.uk
Joined June 2011
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Dear followers, we're leaving X! Starting next week we will no longer be posting to the platform - read more below.
Poster with the colours of the charity as the border and text that says "We’re leaving X! We have decided as an organisation that we are no longer going to post on X, formerly Twitter. We have not taken this decision lightly however we feel that our values of Respect, Inclusion, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, Enabling, Fairness, Equality, Diversity, and Engagement no longer align with the platform. We hope you will continue to follow, support and engage with us over on Bluesky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn."

ALT Poster with the colours of the charity as the border and text that says "We’re leaving X! We have decided as an organisation that we are no longer going to post on X, formerly Twitter. We have not taken this decision lightly however we feel that our values of Respect, Inclusion, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, Enabling, Fairness, Equality, Diversity, and Engagement no longer align with the platform. We hope you will continue to follow, support and engage with us over on Bluesky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn."

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Thanks to the amazing efforts of the @ricoheurope team, we now have a brand-new football kit for our college team! Ricoh Europe visited QAC for a mini showcase where our students had the opportunity to unveil their new kit! Thanks again to Ricoh Europe for their amazing and continuous fundraising efforts. It has truly made an impact on our students and the charity! We’re incredibly grateful for their continued support. Alt Text: A 24-second video featuring various scenes, showcasing an event where Ricoh come into Queen Alexandra Charity in the sports hall gifting the football team a new football kit. The visuals transition through different moments, and at the end the group are holding a check with £1250 and football kits
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Early this year two of our students Daniel and Niamh, had the amazing opportunity to take part in a Ski Training week with the Special Olympics West Midlands Ski Group, where they also had the opportunity to meet former British Olympic Skier and Ski Sunday presenter @skigrahambell Niamh's mom, Tracey stated "It was so lovely to see both Daniel and Niamh represent QAC so well.  They were well-mannered, engaged, willing to learn, respectful and great team players.  It was wonderful to witness.  Thank you to everyone at QAC for their continued positive input and dedicated support in helping Niamh become the very best version of herself, it is appreciated more than you will ever know". What an amazing experience, find out more here: qac.ac.uk/news/qac-students-…
Niamh (on the left), Graham Bell (middle) and Daniel (right) in a group photo smiling

ALT Niamh (on the left), Graham Bell (middle) and Daniel (right) in a group photo smiling

Daniel (left) and Niamh (Left) smiling outside in the snow with their ski gear on

ALT Daniel (left) and Niamh (Left) smiling outside in the snow with their ski gear on

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Over the 24th and 25th of February, our amazing staff at QAC dedicated time to upskilling through a variety of training sessions! From Archery to Braille lessons and even completing a Level 2 Makaton training with resources from The @MakatonCharity, our team exemplifies a commitment to growth and improvement. Well done to everyone who took part!
A group of QAC Staff smiling holding a teal blue Makaton Manuals.

ALT A group of QAC Staff smiling holding a teal blue Makaton Manuals.

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Students will return tomorrow, February 26th! This term has been eventful, and we can't wait to see the exciting moments that the next half will bring!
Photo of the outside of the Bradbury Center at QAC

ALT Photo of the outside of the Bradbury Center at QAC

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Join our team and get involved! We have a group of volunteers taking part in the Birmingham Half Marathon or 10K! If you're interested in joining us, please get in touch at [email protected]. We would love to have more people running for our cause!
A promotional poster for Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham encouraging participation in the Birmingham Half Marathon or 10K on Sunday, 4th May 2025. The left side has a white background with bold navy blue text: "JOIN OUR TEAM! BIRMINGHAM HALF OR 10K" "We have an amazing team taking on the Birmingham Half Marathon and 10K. Why not join us?" A stylised running figure is depicted, with a red banner displaying the event date: "SUNDAY 04 MAY 2025". The right side has a green background with a collage of circular images showcasing various charity activities. Text in green and black reads: "Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a new challenge, this is your chance to get involved, push your limits, and support a great cause." At the bottom, contact details are provided: "Email us at fundraising@qac.ac.uk to let us know you’re in, we will send you our running pack!" The Queen Alexandra Charity logo is at the top left, and additional logos for QAC services charity number 1065794.

ALT A promotional poster for Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham encouraging participation in the Birmingham Half Marathon or 10K on Sunday, 4th May 2025. The left side has a white background with bold navy blue text: "JOIN OUR TEAM! BIRMINGHAM HALF OR 10K" "We have an amazing team taking on the Birmingham Half Marathon and 10K. Why not join us?" A stylised running figure is depicted, with a red banner displaying the event date: "SUNDAY 04 MAY 2025". The right side has a green background with a collage of circular images showcasing various charity activities. Text in green and black reads: "Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a new challenge, this is your chance to get involved, push your limits, and support a great cause." At the bottom, contact details are provided: "Email us at [email protected] to let us know you’re in, we will send you our running pack!" The Queen Alexandra Charity logo is at the top left, and additional logos for QAC services charity number 1065794.

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We are happy to introduce our new 2025 Student Ambassadors and our first ever Meet and Greet Ambassador! Congratulations to Millie, Samiat, Joe, Liv, Conner, Max, Stefan and Bayley. This amazing group of students are ready to make a difference, and we can't wait to see their growth throughout the year. To find out more about our student Ambassadors visit the following link: qac.ac.uk/news/introducing-o…
Photo of Meet and Greet Ambassador Bayley

ALT Photo of Meet and Greet Ambassador Bayley

Photo of student Ambassadors Millie (LEAP Care) Samiat (LEAP Retail & Business) Joe (PFL Step Up Blue) Liv (Performing Arts)

ALT Photo of student Ambassadors Millie (LEAP Care) Samiat (LEAP Retail & Business) Joe (PFL Step Up Blue) Liv (Performing Arts)

Photo of student Ambassadors Conner (Creative Media) Max (Design & Production) Stefan (IT)

ALT Photo of student Ambassadors Conner (Creative Media) Max (Design & Production) Stefan (IT)

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Join us on March 26th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM for our highly anticipated #OpenEvening! This is an unmissable opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about the college and the courses we offer here at QAC. Don’t miss the opportunity, to book your visit please click the attached link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/qac-open-…
A group of QAC students posed on posed for a picture with a plain white background with colourful circles all around

ALT A group of QAC students posed on posed for a picture with a plain white background with colourful circles all around

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Today at QAC, we had the pleasure of hosting our first 'NEXT STEPS' transition event of 2025! Thank you to everyone involved in the Next Steps event from the exhibitors to the families that were able to attend! To find out more about today's event click here qac.ac.uk/news/qac-next-step…
A group of people (parents, carers and students) gathered in front of an exhibition stand listening to what was spoken to them.

ALT A group of people (parents, carers and students) gathered in front of an exhibition stand listening to what was spoken to them.

A group of people (parents, carers and students) sat in a classroom while listening to a seminar talk.

ALT A group of people (parents, carers and students) sat in a classroom while listening to a seminar talk.

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Our Independence Plus clients and residential students have been busy the past week! They participated in an exciting Valentine’s Day card making competition, enjoyed a fun visit to the Sea Life Centre, and had a great time at their weekly social club.
Image of QAC residential student smiling at the camera holding a chocolate bar

ALT Image of QAC residential student smiling at the camera holding a chocolate bar

Image of an IP client holding her home made valentines cards

ALT Image of an IP client holding her home made valentines cards

Image of a QAC student looking at the Sea Life centre and an image of three residential students smiling and their thumbs up.

ALT Image of a QAC student looking at the Sea Life centre and an image of three residential students smiling and their thumbs up.

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What a fantastic morning at SporTea! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for a morning filled with sports, tea, coffee and cake! Our sports and hospitality students were phenomenal, providing fun activities and delicious treats for our guests offered in line with their learning programmes. SporTea is a charity run corporate engagement event that offers businesses the chance to come together and engage with some of our students. It was exciting to connect with local businesses on a deeper level as they gained a better understanding of our mission and impact. We can’t wait for the next event!
Image of 5 people playing table top cricket

ALT Image of 5 people playing table top cricket

Image of a QAC student taking an order for a visitor whilst other people are talking

ALT Image of a QAC student taking an order for a visitor whilst other people are talking

Image of 5 people playing wheelchair basketball in a sports hall

ALT Image of 5 people playing wheelchair basketball in a sports hall

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Calling all QAC students and parents/carers! Our next steps event will be taking place on Tuesday 18th February from 10am - 1pm. This event provides the opportunity to meet with prospective employers, training providers and services around future pathways.
Image of the Next Steps poster with event details and photos

ALT Image of the Next Steps poster with event details and photos

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Meet Charlotte, one of our incredible Job Coaches here at QAC! Our dedicated Job Coaches are based at our Pinewood campus, where they work closely with our Supported Interns, helping them build essential skills and confidence for the future. Their impact is truly life-changing, empowering students to develop their potential and prepare for success. Want to know what a day in the life of a Job Coach looks like? Charlotte shares her experience in our latest blog! Read now: qac.ac.uk/news/a-day-in-the-…
Image Description: Charlotte smiling at the camera.

ALT Image Description: Charlotte smiling at the camera.

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We are excited to be exhibiting at the Kidz to Adultz Exhibition Middle on Thursday, 13th March 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4 PM! Find us at Stall V16 – Come and chat with a member of the team to learn more about QAC and the support we offer. Find out more about the event here: kidzexhibitions.co.uk/kidz-m… We can’t wait to see you there!
Artwork with Exhibition details for Kidz to Adults event. Exhibition Hall, Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry. QAC logo placed at the bottom right corner

ALT Artwork with Exhibition details for Kidz to Adults event. Exhibition Hall, Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry. QAC logo placed at the bottom right corner

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On February 6th, our QAC football team travelled to Redditch for their latest league fixture, displaying fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship! The team played a total of four matches, securing one win and one draw, while showing great determination and support for each other throughout. Well done to everyone for their hard work and commitment!
QAC Goal Keeper at the goal post

ALT QAC Goal Keeper at the goal post

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As this week is National Apprenticeship Week, we are highlighting our Supported Internship programme that provides young people aged 16 - 24 with an exciting stepping into the world of work. Facilitated by a team of expert Job Coaches, our interns are supported to overcome barriers to employment, develop job readiness skills, build resilience and confidence to achieve their chosen pathway. Find out more about QAC's Supported Internship programme using the attached link qac.ac.uk/coursecategories/s…
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Meet Briony, Ewen, and Seun three former QAC apprentices who successfully secured permanent roles at QAC after completing their apprenticeships. We are also excited to introduce Mia S., one of our current apprentices, who is on her own remarkable journey. National Apprenticeship Week is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and show appreciation for both our former and current apprentices. Their dedication, hard work, and passion continue to make a difference at QAC, and we couldn't be prouder of their achievements! Click here to find out more about their experiences and journey qac.ac.uk/news/qac-celebrate… #ApprenticeWednesday #NationalApprenticeshipWeek
Image description: Navy blue background with a red circle placed at the bottom right corner and the QAC Logo placed at the top right. The text read “Meet the QAC team”, “National Apprentice Week”, “Briony M.” and a quote from Briony. Picture of Briony smiling at the centre

ALT Image description: Navy blue background with a red circle placed at the bottom right corner and the QAC Logo placed at the top right. The text read “Meet the QAC team”, “National Apprentice Week”, “Briony M.” and a quote from Briony. Picture of Briony smiling at the centre

Image description: Navy blue background with a red circle placed at the bottom right corner and the QAC Logo placed at the top right. The text read “Meet the QAC team”, “National Apprentice Week”, “Ewen W.” and a quote from Ewen. Picture of Ewen smiling at the centre

ALT Image description: Navy blue background with a red circle placed at the bottom right corner and the QAC Logo placed at the top right. The text read “Meet the QAC team”, “National Apprentice Week”, “Ewen W.” and a quote from Ewen. Picture of Ewen smiling at the centre

Image description: Navy blue background with a red circle placed at the bottom right corner and the QAC Logo placed at the top right. The text read “Meet the QAC team”, “National Apprentice Week”, “Seun A.” and a quote from Seun. Picture of Seun smiling at the centre

ALT Image description: Navy blue background with a red circle placed at the bottom right corner and the QAC Logo placed at the top right. The text read “Meet the QAC team”, “National Apprentice Week”, “Seun A.” and a quote from Seun. Picture of Seun smiling at the centre

Image description: Navy blue background with a red circle placed at the bottom right corner and the QAC Logo placed at the top right. The text read “Meet the QAC team”, “National Apprentice Week”, “Mia S.” and a quote from Mia.

ALT Image description: Navy blue background with a red circle placed at the bottom right corner and the QAC Logo placed at the top right. The text read “Meet the QAC team”, “National Apprentice Week”, “Mia S.” and a quote from Mia.

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