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Charity Cook-Off

Now in its third year, this year’s Charity Cook Off sees the divisional Managing Directors of Barchester taking on the Senior Management/Executive Team members.

group pic of the 2025 cyclists
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Tour de Barchester 2026

Now in its fifth year, the Tour de Barchester is back and taking place from 19th - 22nd May. It is a challenging 4-day cycle ride covering circa 200 miles, starting in Thurso and traveling through Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh visiting 16 Barchester care homes and one support…

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15 mile hike for charity

On 28th February, a team of eight care home workers from Barchester Healthcare’s Chester Court care home in Bedlington tackled a 15-mile hike to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation. 

Men in Sheds group
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Record-breaking 25th anniversary year

Barchester’s Charitable Foundation celebrated its silver anniversary in style by achieving a record-breaking donation milestone of £424,000 for the first time in its 25 year history.  The funds raised in 2025 enabled the charity to provide vital help to 262 small gr

Groups and charities we've helped /

Disability Snowsport UK gain a monoski

Disability Snowsport UK (The Uphil Ski Club of Great Britain) received funding from us to enable them to purchase a Praschberger Mono Ski and essential accessories for their Snowsport School in Manchester.

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New adapted sports

We recently helped Headway Cambridge and Peterborough, who support adults living with a brain injury, with funding to buy adapted exercise equipment.

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Finding a new normal after injury

We recently helped fund a Tri Ride wheelchair power add-on for Johnny from Tyne & Wear.

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Trustee vacancy

We are looking for a new Barchester company trustee to help shape our future and generate interest within the Barchester homes.

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Welcoming in the New Year

We recently awarded funding to Shirley Lions Club CIO to help fund their annual New Year party for the pensioners in Shirley.

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