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We are absolutely delighted to share that the Community Support Team has been awarded Charity of the Year at the Newton Abbot Business & Community Awards. This recognition means the world to us and truly highlights the passion, dedication and determination that goes into the work we do every day. At the heart of our […]

This month, Community Support Team CIC (CST) proudly celebrates six years of providing dedicated support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). While our journey began in 2012 under the banner of Growing Together, our initial focus on giving young people hands-on horticulture experience to gain work skills and help the local

As we sit with a beautiful card sent to us by the parents of a young person we’ve supported, thanking Community Support Team for “all the hard work”, we’re reminded of what this journey is really about. It’s not just about the hours put in, the sessions planned, or the awards counted. It’s about people.

We are absolutely delighted and incredibly proud to share that Community Support Team has been nominated for the Charity / Community Group of the Year at the Newton Abbot Business and Community Awards 2025. This nomination is not just a nod to our work; it’s a moment of celebration for every child, every volunteer, every

By Stephen Ciupek-Anandan Working with children and young people has always been close to my heart, especially when it comes to helping them express themselves in ways that feel natural, creative, and safe. Since joining the Community Support Team (CST) in Devon, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with children who are facing emotional

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership that brings even more opportunities for young people with additional needs to develop vital life skills through swimming. The Community Support Team is now working alongside LeviSwims and Level Water, a national charity dedicated to improving access to one-to-one swimming lessons for children with disabilities and

At CST, we believe in the power of creativity, community, and citizenship. That’s why we’re proud to announce a packed calendar of exciting projects and events across spring and summer under the banner of CST Makes – a celebration of making and doing together. Whether it’s creating art, caring for the planet, cooking up a

Introducing… CST Makes! Creativity. Connection. Community. We’re thrilled to launch @cst.makes, the brand-new Instagram account from the Community Support Team, dedicated to celebrating the creativity, collaboration, and achievements of our amazing young people. CST Makes is all about making and doing together. It’s a space to share, showcase, and celebrate the wide range of activities,

At the Community Support Team, we are dedicated to providing bespoke educational packages tailored to the unique needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (Autism, mental health issues and more). One of our core services is offering alternative provision through one-to-one mentoring and tutoring, designed to support learners who face challenges in

Last week, we had the incredible honor of attending the Devon Women in Business Awards, where Community Support Team was recognised as finalists in five categories! This recognition reflects the dedication, innovation, and passion our team brings to the work we do every day.  We are particularly thrilled to celebrate Andrea, our Deputy Head of