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Stories

Our stories are produced with care and with consent from the people involved. We want to be accurate, fair, honest, impartial and respectful in the ways that we tell these stories.

If you have something you want to say about our stories get in touch with the Engagement Team on info@barnwoodtrust.org or 01242 539935

A happy family cuddling on a bed.
“Turning vacant hotel rooms into much-needed breaks for unpaid carers“
Read Carefree's story
Gloucestershire map with towns highlighted on it
“Advice & Access in Gloucestershire: Helping people find the support th...“
Read Individual Grants' story
Gloucestershire Age UK, Gloucester Dementia Choir, Art Shape, The Garden Pathway, Crossroads Care and EngageD Now logos
“Dementia support in Gloucestershire: Help before diagnosis“
Read Funded Partner's story
Parent Carer Alliance, Parenting Empowered Autistic Kids (PEAK), Cotswold Counselling, Toucan for Children, Cirencester Opportunity Group (COG), Children Lead the Way logos
“How Funded Partners in Gloucestershire are supporting SEND through a t...“
Read Funded Partner's story
The Door, Headway, Listening Post, Clean Slate, Reconnect, The Music Works and James Hopkins Trust logos
“Rethinking rural access“
Read Funded Partner's story
The team at Sofab Sports on stage at the 2025 Ebay awards holding an Ebay award
“Social Investments: Sofab Sports“
Read Sofab Sports' story
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“Funded Partners: Real stories, real impact - Sailability @ Whitefriars“
Read Sailability @ Whitefriars' story
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“Funded Partners: Real stories, real impact - Insight Gloucestershire“
Read Insight Gloucestershire's story
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“Funded Partners: Real stories, real impact - Children Achieving Lifelo...“
Read Children Achieving Lifelong Movement's story

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