Join Barnwood Circle
We want a range of people to be a part of Barnwood Circle to inform our work. Barnwood Circle is free to join, inclusive and accessible.
Membership is open to:
- Disabled people
- People with mental health conditions
- Unpaid carers
Being a member
Members join Barnwood Circle for up to 3 years to:
- Share experiences, views and ideas
- Take part in co-design projects with us
- Join meetups in-person or online
- Get a quarterly Round Up newsletter
- Access the member area of our website
Being involved
We want Barnwood Circle to be straightforward and accessible. Tell us what would make it possible for you to be involved.
Accessible: We will talk with you to understand your access needs and how you prefer to stay in touch.
Relaxed and Informal: Meetups and projects are focused on sharing, listening and change. We also want them to be relaxed and informal.
Money: Barnwood Circle is free to join. If you need something to help you be involved, we will pay for it. This could include:
- transport
- interpretation
- support or personal assistance
What to expect
We want to make sure that everyone involved in Barnwood Circle is treated respectfully, equally and fairly. You can expect us to:
- Be clear about the purpose of our activities.
- Listen to what members tell us.
- Listen to feedback and make sure we learn and improve.
- Provide clear information about our expenses policy.
- Offer an optional payment of £15 per hour for working on a project with us.
Get in touch
Let us know if you want to express your interest to join Barnwood Circle. We will get in touch to talk through how we select people and to explain what happens next. New members are selected in the autumn.
If you become a member, you will be invited to an induction meeting. You will get a welcome pack and we will support you to get started.
Freephone 0800 4220404
WhatsApp 07519 325601
Email talktous@barnwoodtrust.org