Vibe`s Scavenger Hunt & Life Skills Challenge 🔎

Before the Christmas break, the young people in Vibe took part in their very own Scavenger Hunt at Livingston Shopping Centre.

Split into two teams, they worked together to complete a range of challenges designed to build independence, including budgeting, comparing prices and confidently navigating a busy public space.

Activities included a shopping challenge with a set budget, value-for-money tasks, and creative photo challenges that encouraged teamwork and problem-solving. The teams supported one another throughout and did an incredible job managing their time, money and responsibilities. 🥳

We’re really proud of the confidence, teamwork, and independence the young people showed. It was a brilliant way to wrap up the year! 🎉 …

The young adults in Gate have been learning all about fire safety recently. 🔥

Taking their learning outdoors, the group discovered how to safely build and manage a fire. With guidance and support, everyone had the chance to take part – adding kindling and arranging the wood, keeping the flame going and making sure everything stayed safe and controlled. It was a great opportunity to practice practical skills, follow instructions and work together as a team.

And of course, no fire-building session would be complete without roasting marshmallows at the end! 😋 …

We’re delighted to share that the pupils in our Sensational Learning Centre successfully ran their very first Community Café on campus! ☕🍰

The aim of this café was simple: to give pupils a real opportunity to build confidence, try out new roles and experience what it feels like to work as part of a team. And they did just that!

Throughout the afternoon, pupils:

• Welcomed and served customers
• Helped prepare food and organise the space
• Practised communicating with others in a friendly, real-life setting
• Supported each other and worked together to keep everything running smoothly

A big thank you to everyone who came along and supported the pupils. We’re incredibly proud of what they achieved, and we’re already looking forward to the next one! 🥳 …

Some great progress from the young people at Vibe as they continue developing our garden area! 🌳🌸

They’ve been working on the space around our shed and getting more plants into the ground, including pansies, carrots, and aubergines.

They also came up with a creative idea to reuse an old toilet as a planter! 😆

Projects like this are a gentle way for the young people to build confidence, try out practical skills, and re-engage with learning at a pace that works for them. Gardening gives them a calm space to focus and it won`t be long until they see their efforts grow. 👏 …

The Donaldson Trust`s Christmas Roundup! 🎅

What an incredible month it’s been! From a festive Christmas panto to delicious Christmas lunches, the team and the people we support have fully embraced the Christmas season. Here’s just a glimpse of all the fun we`ve had over the last few weeks.

As Christmas draws near, we can’t help but feel proud of all we’ve achieved and the wonderful moments we`ve shared. Now, it’s time to relax and recharge for another exciting year ahead! 😄 …

Oh, yes they did! Yesterday, the talented bunch supported by our Gate service took to the stage for their annual pantomime – Beauty and the Beast! 🥀

From building their own set to carefully choosing the song set list, every detail was carefully crafted by them. We`d also like to give a special shoutout to our tutor and director, Andrew, who supported them in building the set and bringing the show to life. It was a day full of joy, laughter and creativity. A true showcase of their hard work and talent! 👏 …