We are delighted to share that Mel Close from Disability Equality North West (DENW) has been named the winner of the Dougie Lowe City Ambassador Award at the Preston High Street Heroes Awards. Organised in partnership with Preston BID and Visit Preston, the awards shine a spotlight on the people and organisations whose commitment, customer…
We had a fun and insightful Blue Light Day, a Community Safety and Information Day at the Hub Event. On the Day, we had 4 stalls, from Lancashire Constabulary’s Complaints Team, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) First Responders, Stay In The Know with local Police Community Support Officers, and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS).…
A quick reminder about our weekly community lunches! Join us every Thursday from 12.30pm till 3pm. Food will be served until 1:30pm – Tea, Coffee and Biscuits available till 4pm Location: Disability Equality (NW) Ltd. Community Hub23 Sedgwick Street, Preston, PR1 1TP1pm–3pm every ThursdayNumber 48 Bus Route – 🅿️ Blue Badge spaces outside For access…
A brilliant event marking three decades of bringing people together, sharing knowledge and building a fantastic community. Here are a few photos from DENW’s 30th Anniversary Party. A great chance to celebrate everything that’s been achieved over the last 30 years, catch up with familiar faces and look forward to what comes next. 🥂🎂
Council Tax discounts based on who you live with. First, we’re focusing on discounts based on who lives in your household. Here, Council Tax discounts depend on whether enough ‘qualifying adults’ live in your household (anyone who isn’t a qualifying adult is ‘disregarded’ for Council Tax). In brief : TWO or more qualifying adults. Where there…
Here’s a collection of photos and blog links from last week big celebrations, opening the new Tram Bridge in Avenham Park, Preston. Some of our team, volunteers and members crossed the bridge in the opening ceremony, with along 5000 other people! It was a gorgeous sunny day, perfect for idling around with the pretty views.…
Check out our photo blog of our Easter Community lunch at DENW community Hub. With nearly 40 people in attendance we had lunch, a funny Easter quiz and a few rounds of Play your cards right. Lots of fun, laughs and celebrations. And if you want to know what the fascination for Egg…
Disability Equality NW CEO Mel Close has been recognised with the Proud Preston Award, celebrating her commitment to supporting communities and creating opportunities for people across the city. For Mel, the recognition is not just about her own work, but about the many people who have supported and influenced her journey along the way. Speaking…
One of our fabulous volunteers, Margaret Singleton, DENW Trustee, represented us at a special reception held at County Hall, Preston, hosted by Lancashire County Council in partnership with the Lancashire Lieutenancy. The event brought together organisations from across the county who had been nominated for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The reception celebrated the…
Disability Equality North West (DENW) is excited to announce that the charity’s CEO, Mel Close, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Inclusive Leadership Award at the Proud Preston Awards 2026. The Proud Preston Awards celebrate individuals and organisations who make a lasting difference within Preston’s communities, recognising those who champion inclusion, equality, and…
