Barnwood Trust is a charitable foundation dedicated to creating the potential in Gloucestershire for people with disabilities and mental health problems to make the most of their lives.
We are working to harness the strengths and potential of a growing network of partners across Gloucestershire as part of Unlocking Opportunities, our ten-year plan. This includes people with disabilities and mental health problems, voluntary and community sector organisations and the public sector – all working together across conventional boundaries to enable people with disabilities and mental health problems to take charge of their own lives and develop opportunities to help themselves, and others.
This website tells you more about the work of the Trust and our exciting plans for the future. We hope you’ll find it an interesting read.
See our annual review
Click here to download Barnwood Trust’s Annual Review 2009 (600 KB)
Grants that transform and liberate
The Trust awards grants to support the health and wellbeing of people with complex physical and/or learning disabilities, those with life-limiting conditions and people with acute or persistent mental illness.
Grants are awarded to individuals living in Gloucestershire, and to organisations working in the county for the benefit of local people. Read more...
Housing that nurtures independence
The Trust provides 41 sheltered housing units for older tenants who are infirm or disabled.
We also provide a number of ‘supported living’ properties. Read more...
Responsive and respectful day care
Our day care service welcomes older people in need, including those with dementia.
We offer a wide-ranging programme to engage, stimulate, and care for our guests. Read more...
New directions at Barnwood Trust
On 3 May 2011 Barnwood Trust announced Unlocking Opportunities, its new ten-year investment plan which aims to transform opportunities for people with disabilities and mental health problems. Read more...
Exciting new job opportunities at Barnwood Trust
We are looking for two dynamic individuals to play a leading role in our new ten-year initiative to unlock opportunities for people with disabilities and mental health problems in Gloucestershire. If you are passionate about improving expectations and quality of life, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a small entrepreneurial team committed to making a lasting impact. The two new opportunities are for a Research Coordinator and a Communications Coordinator. Read more...