We are committed to pioneering a new holistic approach to our support.
One that goes beyond basic needs provided by traditional funded services, to offer more opportunities, guidance and empowerment for people.
This is spearheaded by our pioneering projects that tackle specific problems facing vulnerable people and seek to offer innovative solutions.
Read on to find out more about our current projects and get in touch for more information on how to be part of them.
enhance wellbeing
Our wellbeing programmes can help:
Have a space to be heard at our Listening Ear groups in the wider community to gain more support. Take the space to deal with topics like anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, harmful behaviours and healthy eating. Those who join our wellbeing programmes receive help to cope with emotional issues and thrive.
People choose the life they want to live. We provide support and resources based on how they want to live their lives, focusing on their passions and aspirations. Our Life Journey Coaches can help them discover what they truly want from life.provide support and resources on how you want to live your lives, with your passions and aspirations. Our Life Journey Coaches can help you work out what you really want from life.
Ensure people are happier and healthier by building new relationships with new friends and communities. Access the right tools, resources and training programmes including a wellbeing workshop programme.
Thanks to our generous funders, our wellbeing programmes are free to join and anyone can book, even if they don’t receive other services from us.
If you’re unsure what service of programme is right for you then this is a great first place to start.
employment that empowers
Empowering Employment is Minstead Trust’s work training and employment programme.
Every week, we support people with learning disabilities and autism to build skills, receive training and work towards meaningful employment.
We also work with businesses to help them bridge employment gaps, empower individuals and reshape workplace inclusivity.
Finding a work role can be transformative for people, giving them pride, independence and fulfilment.
Find out more
first steps after education
Our forward thinking Bridging Programme offers two years of targeted support, working together with each person to identify their strengths and interests and encouraging taster and trial activities in the community. This increases direct experience and helps everyone make more informed choices about what each person wants to do in life.
Tailored support can help people to gain the experience and skills they need to be more independent in living the lives they choose. Everyone will be encouraged to explore opportunities such as finding work, or volunteering, seeking creative networks, or even planning towards moving out of the family home to more independent living.
Our staff work closely with families and each individual to ensure everyone is working together towards achieving a full and happy life.
new ways of working: the triangle of support
Minstead Trust has successfully secured a two year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with University of Essex funded by Innovate UK.
The partnership’s aim is to co-produce, implement and evaluate new ways of working which will revolutionise engagement between adults with learning disabilities, their family carers, and paid support staff.
We are keen to work with other providers, families and people with learning disabilities to increase the value of this work for the whole sector.
Please get in touch if you would like to hear more.