The Press Room

Read our latest news and learn more about what we are doing to build a more inclusive and environmentally conscious society.

You can read all of our news stories by following the links below:

12th June
DAVID FORBES-NIXON, FOUNDER OF THE DFN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND CO-FOUNDER OF STEPPING STONES SCHOOL AT UNDERSHAW, IS HONOURED IN QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST
David Forbes-Nixon, the co-founder of Stepping Stones School at Undershaw for children with special educational needs and founder of DFN Foundation and DFN Project SEARCH which... Read more

23rd March
“NOW IS THE TIME” CSJ DISABILITY COMMISSION PUBLISHES GROUND-BREAKING NEW REPORT SHOWING WAYS TO TACKLE THE DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT GAP.
The Disability Commission has today (March 23rd) published “Now Is The Time”, its ground-breaking new report showing how the Prime Minister... Read more
21st March
"NOW IS THE TIME" BUSINESS LEADERS URGE PM TO TACKLE GROWING DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT GAP
In an open letter to Boris Johnson, business leaders including Post Office CEO, Nick Read, Schroders CEO, Peter Harrison, and Clifford Chance... Read more

14th December
Scottish Business Minister Joins DFN Project SEARCH As It Celebrates Ten Years At University Hospital Wishaw
Scottish Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills, Jamie Hepburn has joined DFN Project SEARCH to celebrate ten years at University Hospital Wishaw... Read more

28th October
WATCH AS EXCITED STEPPING STONES STUDENTS QUESTION CHRIS PACKHAM ON CONSERVING NATURE
Students at Stepping Stones had a Q and A with Chris Packham during the Big Butterfly Count.... Read more
7th October
Supporting Young Workers With SEND Through The Crisis
Claire Cookson, the CEO of DFN Project SEARCH, discusses how young people with learning disabilities have stepped into key worker roles for Local Authorities during the Covid-19 Pandemic, and how the period can act as a springboard for long-term change and more fairness and equality in society... Read more

15th August
CHRIS PACKHAM HOSTS Q and A FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILTIES AS THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF NATURE IS PRAISED FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
Chris Packham has hosted a nature Q and A for children with learning disabilities and autism following the launch of this year’s Big Butterfly Count. The students with learning disabilities and autism... Read more

17th July
The DFN Foundation Announced as Co-Sponsor of The Big Butterfly Count
Chris Packham and wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation are launching this year’s Big Butterfly Count as a chance for the public to give a gift back to nature this summer. As so many of us have sought comfort... Read more
16th July
DFN Key worker feature June/July 2020
Claire Cookson, the CEO of DFN Project SEARCH, discusses how young people with learning disabilities have stepped into key worker roles during the Covid-19 Pandemic and how the period can act as a springboard... Read more

17th April
DFN PROJECT SEARCH APPOINTS NEW CEO TO SPEARHEAD GROWTH
Claire replaces Maura Lynch and will be responsible for executing DFN Project SEARCH’s long-term strategic goal of getting thousands of young adults with learning difficulties and autism into full-time paid jobs... Read more
9th April
DFN FOUNDATION AND NSEF LAUNCH ‘FINDING YOUR FUTURE’ CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON EMPLOYMENT THROUGH UK LOCKDOWN
The DFN Foundation and the National Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Employment Forum (NSEF) have joined forces to launch the ‘Finding Your Future’ campaign... Read more

26th March
Treasure Hunting. Giving Employers That Competitive Edge.
The article will feature in the Spring issue of AchieveAbility's E-Journal, which celebrates Neurodivergent thinking and support of positive change for the greater inclusive good of our society... Read more
25th March
The DFN Foundation supports new ‘Commissioning Excellence' report from The Centre for Social Justice.
The DFN Foundation has supported research by The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in creating a new report that outlines a radical policy proposal for overhauling the Government's disability aid scheme... Read more
06th March
DFN Foundation to host disability debate at Chiddingstone Castle Literary Festival.
The DFN Foundation will host a panel debate at this year'’'s Chiddingstone Castle Literary Festival, discussing how people with disabilities can offer UK business a hidden talent pool... Read more