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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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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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Animal therapy centre to open after target reached

A therapeutic animal care area for people with learning disabilities will open at Minstead Lodge after reaching its £15,000 fundraising target.

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Final push to launch The Haven – a vital new sanctuary

Minstead Trust is calling on supporters for a final fundraising push to help a new animal therapy space become a reality.

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Trust heads to Portsmouth Pride 2025

Minstead Trust is proud to be attending Portsmouth Pride, taking place on Saturday 7 June 2025.

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Blue Apple Theatre becomes part of Minstead Trust

Minstead Trust and Blue Apple Theatre announce transformational merger to grow inclusive arts opportunities for people with learning disabilities

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New partnership aims to transform support for people with learning disabilities

Minstead Trust is joining forces with the University of Essex to rethink how adults with learning disabilities move into supported living - and how we can support them better.