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Big Give 2025
Minstead Trust surpasses £54,000 target to help people with learning disabilities build stronger, more independent lives

Adam Dodd, Chief Executive of Minstead Trust, said: ‘We are very grateful to everyone who supported the Big Give campaign. Thanks to this generosity, we’ve reached a challenging target, enabling us to provide stronger, joined-up support for people with learning disabilities.'

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Guest blog
Children outliving their parents – what it might mean for you

In this guest blog, Grant Notman from Kept Assets Limited explores an important topic - children outliving their parents and what it might mean for you
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Big Give 2025
Trust’s Christmas fundraiser will help people build their lives

Minstead Trust has launched its Christmas fundraising appeal, Help Me Build My Life, calling on the public to help people with learning disabilities build better lives, brick by brick. 
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Inclusive workplaces work: Insights from our We Just Work campaign

We know diverse teams make stronger teams. That’s why we are proud to share the results of the We Just Work campaign, which ran over the past couple of months in partnership with Empowering Employment.

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Day opportunities
Art collaboration with people with learning disabilities challenges perceptions

People supported by Minstead Trust have worked with artist Aaron Williamson to create Outlandish, a major new exhibition at John Hansard Gallery
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Legacy Week 2025
Jane’s story: Leaving a gift in her Will to Minstead Trust

Jennifer and her husband have chosen to leave a gift in their Wills to Minstead Trust, inspired by their experiences at Hanger Farm. 
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Legacy Week 2025
Jennifer’s story: Leaving a gift in her Will to Minstead Trust

Jennifer and her husband have chosen to leave a gift in their Wills to Minstead Trust, inspired by their experiences at Hanger Farm. 
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Guest blog
Legacy Week 2025
How marriage affects your Will

As part of Minstead Trust’s Legacy Week, we’re delighted to share insights from experts at Parker Bullen. In this guest blog, Jack Rainsley from their Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning team explores an important topic that many overlook - how marriage can affect your Will.
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Real Jam fundraiser smashes target to raise £11,796

Minstead Trust has exceeded expectations with a fundraiser to fund the first steps in its urgent expansion plans for its inclusive jam and chutney social enterprise.  
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Real Jam fundraiser calls for urgent expansion help

Real Jam & Chutney Company, run by Minstead Trust, has launched a fundraising campaign to raise the first £10,000 towards its next phase of expansion.

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CEO Adam Dodd: Inclusive employment works – it’s time for it to take off

Our CEO, Adam Dodd, recently shared his thoughts on inclusive employment: 'The employment gap is still far too wide. Work brings pride. Purpose. Independence. But for many people with learning disabilities, work is still out of reach. The barriers aren’t about skills or ambition. They’re about how society sees and supports disabled people.'

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Minstead Trust campaign challenges inclusive employment crisis 

Minstead Trust’s bold new campaign, We Just Work, is determined to challenge the employment crisis for people with learning disabilities.
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