Connecting people and local communities
Giving talent a voice
Sarah's Marathon effort
Donation milestone
Making a positive difference
Barchester’s Charitable Foundation is a registered charity that helps older people and adults with a disability across England, Scotland, Wales and Jersey. Our focus is about connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community, and we support applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged.
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Our funding focus is about connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community.
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We welcome all donations - large or small - and rest assured it will be put to excellent use in support of some of the most vulnerable people in our local communities.
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There are many different ways that you can support us. We couldn’t continue our charitable work without your help, so please get involved – you can make a real difference today!
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New trustee Irene Lewis
Irene Lewis, a retired Hospitality Operations Manager from Irvine in Scotland, brings a wealth of experience from her extensive work in the care sector.
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Clocking up the miles
We help with many different types of mobility equipment, specific to the needs and situation of each individual.
Off exploring
Mobility equipment is key to getting people living with a disability out and about in their local community and giving them independence.
Staying active
There are many ways of staying active when you get older and walking football is one of them.
Walking wheels providing freedom
Specialist equipment for disabled people provides freedom and independence for a long time to come.
Activities for older people
We provide funding for groups activities such as physical exercise, arts and crafts, flower arranging, music therapy and singing.
Green outdoor space
Outdoor space where people can get social, healthier and happier is more important now than ever.
What's happening and who we've helped
Irene Lewis, a retired Hospitality Operations Manager from Irvine in Scotland, brings a wealth of experience from her extensive work in the care sector.
Barchester’s Charitable Foundation went from strength to strength in 2024, exceeding all expectations by achieving a donation milestone of £335,000 which enabled the charity to provide vital help to a staggering 239 small groups and charities, plus 104 individuals in one
Proud Devonian, Sarah Sharland, is Deputy Manager at Barchester’s Kernow House Care Home in Launceston and can normally be found hard at work there looking after her residents and patients. However, on Sunday 27th April, Sarah will be ditching her uniform and donni