Introducing Inkfire Design, The Agency Run By Disabled Creatives
Introducing the UK’s first agency run by disabled creatives! Today, we’re chatting with Imali Chislett of Inkfire Design. Here’s what she had to say… Thanks for writing for us, Imali! Would you like to tell us a bit about yourself? Sure! I’m a chronically ill Graphic Designer and Virtual Assistant. I’ve had health issues since […]
Why It Pays Off To Employ Someone With A Long-Term Health Condition
The world of work is changing and being a pioneer in new ways of working going forward will be a great advantage to many businesses. Introducing flexible working patterns, home-working and other adjustments for your employees will not just benefit those who have a long-term health condition but also working parents, the older members in […]
Busting The Top 3 Myths on Employing People with Long-Term Health Conditions or a disability
If your company has ever considered employing someone with a chronic condition or disability but then started worrying about the added expense, many missed days off work or that they just will not be up to the job – this is the place for you, to hopefully change your mind and bust some myths in […]
Jobs Of The Future – Equipping People With Chronic Illnesses With Sought-After Skills
We want to hear your thoughts on jobs of the future, so we can ensure our candidates are equipped with sought-after skills! Here at Astriid, our mission is to match talented people with long-term health conditions with meaningful work. We support candidates at various stages of their work-ready journey, collaborate with employers to create inclusive […]
Press Release: UK-based charity Astriid takes a virtual tour of the planet – and raises £70,000 +
Mon, Aug 16, 2021 UK charity Astriid has successfully completed a virtual lap around the world to raise vital funds for people with long-term health conditions seeking work. Participants in The Astrid Challenge were invited to walk, run, swim, cycle, rollerblade or even dance to help the charity complete their virtual circumnavigation of the globe […]
Astriid wins £1,000 Movement for Good Award
Astriid has won a £1,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group thanks to nominations from the public. Astriid is one of 500 winners in specialist insurer Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards, which is giving £1million to charities this summer. This money will have a huge impact on Astriid, and will be used to […]
Success Story – Confidence Building With A Chronic Illness
Long-term health conditions can often affect people’s self-esteem, especially in the world of work. Confidence building with a chronic illness is something many of our candidates find challenging at first, but with the right support, it can be achieved! “I feel very much appreciative of Astriid and all the help I got, because I feel […]
Astriid Challenge 2021 – We’ve gone around the world and then some!
Message to all our friends and supporters at Astriid: I wanted to take this opportunity to pay tribute once again to all of the fantastic competitors and participants, volunteers, and team members, who have made the Astriid Challenge 2021 so successful. With more than double the number of competitors than participated last year, we have […]
Success!
Oh, my word – we’ve only gone and done it! Last evening, on day 26 of the Astriid Challenge, we passed our target milestone of 40,075 km – enough to power us around the globe. A monumental individual and team effort; cycling and hiking, running and ‘mudding’, and not forgetting the magnificent effort of those […]
Astriid Challenge – Message from Astriid HQ, Steve Shutts, CEO
Dear Challengers, Did you know that there are more than 500 of us, joining in the fun of the Astriid Challenge, right around the world? Your energy, blood, sweat, and (occasional) tears really do give us a boost as we pursue this magnificent cause of ours: placing people with long-term health conditions into meaningful work. […]