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Get involved in Unlocking Opportunities

There are a range of options available for getting involved in Barnwood Trust’s new programmes and initiatives, or keeping in touch with developments. Read more...

Exciting new job opportunities at Barnwood Trust – July 2011

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...

Manor Gardens sheltered housing update – July 2011

Although we intend to sell the majority of the Manor Gardens sheltered housing we are committed to ensuring that we meet our responsibility to our residents and continue to provide them with secure and appropriate housing. Read more...

Barnwood Trust supports development of community-based approaches – June 2011

As part of its ten-year investment plan, the Trust is coordinating a cross-Gloucestershire exploration of how community-based approaches can be further enhanced to create the best possible environment for people with disabilities and mental health problems to make the most of their lives. Read more...

Changes to our day care and sheltered housing – May 2011

Our new investment plan brings with it some changes to our existing activity. Read more...

New directions at Barnwood Trust – May 2011

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. Read more...

Grant awards news – August 2010

Barnwood Trust has awarded a grant towards a new building to provide a wheelchair-accessible classroom with disabled toilet and kitchen facilities at the Butterfly Garden, an educational gardening and land skills project set up in 2002 to help children and young adults with learning difficulties and behavioural problems.
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Work and wellbeing in Gloucestershire – May 2010

Over the last six months, we have been liaising with a number of organisations to see how we can work together to support people with disabilities or mental health problems, to help them access work and other opportunities. Read more...

Our strategic vision – May 2010

In November 2009 our Trustees agreed that our new long-term strategy should be based on the values of inclusion, listening, excellence, making a difference, leadership and evaluation – and additionally, that the strategy should be built from a strong evidence base. Read more...

Supporting carers – May 2010

Barnwood Trust is now assisting the Alzheimer’s Society, by hosting their weekly support group for partners of people with dementia in the Gloucester area. Read more...

Day care update – May 2010

Following last summer’s review of our day care provision by Housing 21, we have taken a number of steps to update our services in line with their recommendations. Read more...

Grant awards news – January 2010

Barnwood Trust has awarded a grant to the Stroud & District Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society to help maintain and develop their Singing for the Brain activities. Read more...

Grant awards news – November 2009

Barnwood Trust has awarded a grant to the Thomas Morley Trust to provide new sails for the sailing dinghies at Whitefriars Sailing for the Disabled, Cirencester. Read more...

Grant awards news – June 2009

At our recent Grants Committee meeting, Barnwood Trust awarded grant to the Gloucester Blazers Wheelchair Basketball Club, enabling them to buy five new sports wheelchairs – and to represent the county in national competitions. Read more...

Dementia care news – June 2009

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...

Trust name change – June 2009

In 2010, we will celebrate 150 years of charitable enterprise by Barnwood House Trust and our predecessors at Barnwood House Hospital.

At this pivotal point in our history, it seems appropriate both to reflect on our past and to look to the future with refreshed ambition. Read more...