Quarterly Application Windows
Quarterly Application Windows
In 2026 we will be changing to quarterly application windows for our charity/group applications.
Quarterly application windows will offer significant benefits for both our grant-seeking charities/groups and for us as funders by providing a structured, predictable process that allows for better planning and more efficient review cycles.
In Quarter 1 we are open for applications from 1st – 31st January, when applications can be submitted at any point.
New trustee Mitch Counsell
New trustee Mitch Counsell
Mitch Counsell, a recently retired Project and Operations Manager from Cheltenham, who brings a wealth of experience from his extensive work in both the public and private sectors.
New trustee Irene Lewis
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.
Donation milestone
Donation milestone
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 year alone.
Season's Greetings
Season's Greetings
Thank you very much for supporting Barchester’s Charitable Foundation during 2024. We wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas & a healthy and happy New Year!
Mervin Knights Foundation Champion 2024
Mervin Knights Foundation Champion 2024
Mervyn Knights, Development and Standards Manager of Barchester Healthcare, was recently crowned as the national winner of the Foundation Champion category at the 2024 Barchester Care Awards on 23rd October.
New trustee Helen Hamblen
New trustee Helen Hamblen
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to our board; Helen Hamblen, who brings a wealth of experience from her extensive work in the charity sector.
New trustee Sally Hale
New trustee Sally Hale
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to our board; Sally Hale, who brings a wealth of experience from her exceptional career working in the field of social care.
As an Occupational Therapist, Sally is a great believer in the therapeutic benefit, value and power of purposeful Occupation in everyone’s life and is therefore very in tune with Barchester Charitable Foundation’s purpose and objectives.
Vital support in challenging times
Vital support in challenging times
Barchester’s Charitable Foundation had an exceptional year in 2023, achieving a donation milestone of £225,000 which enabled us to provide vital help to a staggering 160 small groups and charities, plus 87 individuals in one year alone.