Jigsaw believes in going the extra mile to help out the whole community.  Fundraiser Ginny Cullen attended an employability workshop for local students at Queen Elizabeth Academy on Chesterfield Road.  She spoke about the benefits of volunteering to the post 16 students and how it helps to get them work ready.  Ginny says ‘I’m absolutely passionate about doing what […]

Jigsaw looks to engage with its service users to ensure that everyone involved with the organisation can have their say.  Right now, Jigsaw is looking for more service users, staff and volunteers to act as representatives so we can get feedback on how our services and improvements may affect you. How can you get involved?  Become a member of […]

These days no major company is without a Corporate Social Responsibility programme. According to the website CompanyGiving, 585 companies in Britain gave £850 million in support to charities last year.  But what do you do if you don’t have a CSR department but still want to show your customers you care about the community you serve? Well, […]

Mansfield District Councillor Martin Lee made a generous donation of £200 from his ward allowance to support Jigsaw’s services to local disabled, vulnerable and elderly people.  He says ‘I know the fantastic work you do to help support people to stay independent in the community and it’s a pleasure to support you.’  Martin wasn’t the only councillor […]

Jigsaw held a launch event for soical workers and other referrers to let them know about the services which are now available in Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood.  We held the event in the main offices for North Nottinghamshire’s social workers and laid on a light buffet.  Busy social workers were able to pop in on their lunch […]

Nottinghamshire County Council and Ashfield District councillor John Wilmott joined our weekly ‘Jigsaw Friends’ meeting at the Sir John Cockle to show his support of our efforts to end loneliness for older people in the County.  ‘Jigsaw Friends’ is a much needed social opportunity for older people to get together and enjoy life more.  We currently run […]