“

Lancashire Carers Service are proud to partner with Connectiverse and have witnessed the positive impact of your work. Your commitment and passion have significantly contributed to improving access to services within our communities, while also raising awareness of important issues such as mental health, neurodiversity, education, accessibility and so much more.
We have attended a number of Connectiverse community events, and witnessed the energy and impact of connecting with people. These sessions have always been fruitful for us, providing us with a platform to reach hidden carers, and support them to access a carers assessment and a range of wrap around support.
As a partner, we remain committed to supporting and promoting Connectiverse, helping to extend your reach and ensure that more individuals can access the help and information they need, improving health & wellbeing for themselves and for their families.

Margret HallParticipation and Engagement Lead, n-compass Lancashire Carers Service

“

What stands out the most about Denise is not just her humility, but the genuine intention behind everything she does. Through her work with Connectiverse and in collaboration with community partners, she has created meaningful, far-reaching support networks that make a difference in people’s lives, often in ways that go unseen.
It has been inspiring to witness not only the growth of Connectiverse but also the values driving it – authenticity, care and a steadfast commitment to making a difference. Denise is an absolute asset to any collaboration and a driving force behind meaningful, lasting community impact.

Emma BarberSenior Marketing Executive, Forbes Solicitors

“

At Shakespeare Primary School, we are incredibly proud to be a partner school of Connectiverse. Over the past year, Connectiverse has gone from strength to strength, becoming a vital platform for sharing stories, celebrating achievements, and showing meaningful connections across our community. Full credit goes to the entire Connectiverse team for their tireless efforts in making this project a resounding success. Their recent launch of The Manor and Community Hub was a powerful reminder of the passion and commitment that drives this project. In a time when we are often overwhelmed by distressing global headlines, misinformation, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, Connectiverse offers a refreshing and much needed focus: people. It reminds us of the importance of community, compassion, and collaboration. Connectiverse, and the articles involved, have opened up so many positive conversations, both professionally and personally. Being available both online and physical copies, ensures that its messages are accessible to all. As we look ahead, we are excited for another year of partnership with Connectiverse. We are deeply grateful to the team for providing us with a platform to share our journey, and we look forward to continuing to grow, connect, and celebrate together.

Elliot MatherShakespeare Primary School, Lancashire.

“

Wyre is incredibly fortunate to have the Connectiverse magazine. From my very first read, it exceeded every expectation I had. I hadn’t anticipated that something produced locally could have such broad appeal; it serves not only Wyre, but the whole of Lancashire, the wider North West, and beyond.
Although the magazine is available digitally, I really value having a printed copy. It’s not a publication I read in one sitting, I return to it several times. Many of the articles share powerful personal stories, and I prefer to read those with my full attention. There have even been occasions when I’ve passed my copy directly to someone who I knew would benefit from its sensitive and informative content.
What I appreciate most is how the magazine places lived-experience narratives alongside professional and academic insight. This blend allows topics such as wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity, and accessibility to be explored from the individual level right through to wider societal perspectives. It’s an inclusive approach that helps bring everyone along in understanding the systems, processes, and movements shaping meaningful change.

Adam KirkbyCommunity Engagement and Research Senior Officer, Wyre Council