Barnwood Trust is dedicated to supporting the people of Gloucestershire by providing help for those who are living with complex disabilities, including dementia.
We offer grants to individuals and organisations, and provide supported accommodation and day care, all focussed on improving opportunities and quality of life for individuals, which in turn helps their carers.
We always strive to approach problems with pragmatism, and to treat people with sensitivity and respect, reflecting our pioneering history and our ambitions for the future.
This website tells you more about the Trust, our services and how people across the county are benefiting. We hope you’ll find it an interesting read.
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...
Apply for a grant
If you are interested in applying, please click here to find out more about grants for individuals.
You can also check our criteria for grants for organisations — and download application forms for both types of grant.
Dementia care news
Barnwood Trust has just commissioned Dementia Voice to help us ensure that the day care support we provide for guests with dementia is of the highest possible quality.
Dementia Voice is a specialist arm of Housing 21; a leading provider of retirement housing, care and support services for older people. Read more...
New grants awarded
Barnwood Trust has awarded a grant of £4,000 to the Thomas Morley Trust to provide new sails for the sailing dinghies at Whitefriars Sailing for the Disabled, Cirencester. Read more...