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Spring to Life
Groups and charities we've helped /
October 2023

Spring to Life

In June funding was awarded to Spring to Life. They are a Community Interest Company based in Birmingham and run programmes to support the mental and emotional well-being of people in the city. 

Designs in Mind CIC
Groups and charities we've helped /
October 2023

Designs in Mind CIC

Back in June this year, we awarded a grant to Designs in Mind CIC. Designs In Mind is a working studio in Oswestry, where adults from across Shropshire living with mental health challenges work together on ambitious, experimental art and design projects.

COGS CIC
Groups and charities we've helped /
September 2023

Cherry Orchard Gardening Services CIC

We awarded funding to Cherry Orchard Garden Services CIC (COGS). They support learning-disabled adults who may have left school/college with minimal qualifications and are unable to find work due to high levels of anxiety and the complications of their circumstances.

3 runners post race
Fundraising for us /
September 2023

Mammoth effort by Barchester runners in the Great North Run

Massive congratulations to our fantastic Barchester runners Gary Anson, Gavin O’Callaghan, Taylor Dowes and Tom Hodges, who completed the Great North Run on Sunday.

Belfry golf course
Fundraising for us /
September 2023

Barchester's Annual Golf Tournament

The 2023 Barchester Golf Masters starts today 6th September at The Belfry, in Sutton Coldfield near Birmingham in aid of Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.

Bloomin Arts
Groups and charities we've helped /
August 2023

Bloomin' Arts

Bloomin’ Arts were awarded £1,400 towards wheelchair accessible transport to two Theatre Company performances in 2023. 

Sean's Place
Groups and charities we've helped /
August 2023

Sean's Place

We awarded funding to Liverpool based Sean's Place. They are a Community Interest Company focused on supporting men over the age of 18 with mental health concerns.

Mind and Soul Choir
Groups and charities we've helped /
August 2023

Mind and Soul Community Choir

Mind and Soul Choir based in South-East London was awarded funding in April this year, They were formed in 2006 and their objective is to promote mental wellbeing through singing and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness.

Simon McCall cropped
Foundation news /
August 2023

New Chairperson

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chairperson; Simon McCall, Barchester’s Commercial Director.  After six full-filling years at the helm, Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, has decided it is time to hand over the reins to Simon.  D

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