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Greater freedom and independence
Funding was awarded to Daisy back in July. Daisy has a diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos syndrome, which includes autoimmune hepatitis, adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism and migraines. The grant contributed to the purchase of a pair of Alber e-motion M25 wheels to enable her to have greater freedom…
New trustee Claire Armstrong
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to our board: Claire Armstrong, an executive coach and former Director of Adult Social Care, whose career spans more than 30 years of leadership across health, social care and public services.
Coach trip to Brighton
In September 2026, Haringey Circle ran a coach trip to Brighton for their members, made possible by our funding contribution. The trip was completed on Thursday 10th September, departing from London early in the morning and returning at around 7pm, allowing members to visit Brighton for around 5…
Back in the great outdoors
In March funding was awarded to Mark. He is a full-time wheelchair user following a spinal cord injury. He has no use of his legs, and has intense neuropathic pain episodes, which are controlled with medication.
Improving independence
In February we awarded funding to a lady with several health conditions that were impairing her everyday life, including significant Arthritis causing joint pain and inflammation. This had left her housebound and had led to feelings of isolation and disconnection from the community. Our funding was…
Improving mental health
Back in February this year, we awarded funding to Mindscapes. They are a mental health peer support charity based in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. They utilise their lived experience, training, creativity and mindfulness approach to photography to support individuals in empowering…
Get Barchester Moving - high up and many move minutes
For the third year running, Barchester Healthcare staff and residents have come together to take part in an inclusive, company-wide initiative to raise funds for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
London to Brighton Cycle Ride
On Sunday 13th September, Wayne Hughes, Senior General Manager, and Solomon Imafidon, Care Practitioner, from Magnolia Court Care Home in Hampstead, will be will be cycling 54 miles from London to Brighton to raise funds for the Barchester Charitable Foundation.
Barchester runners in the Great North Run
We are delighted to have three highly committed Barchester runners taking part in the AJ Bell Great North Run on Sunday 13th September.
Our runners are: