News and blogs - Minstead Trust

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.

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Harmony Garden at Gardeners World Spring Fair

Supported gardeners with learning disabilities create beautiful border at BBC Gardeners World Spring Fair.

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A new look for Minstead Trust

A new look and logo for the Trust to reflect the people we support and our priorities today.

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Over £40,000 of gifts bring joy after major theft

Minstead Trust has received support from over 380 people and businesses after it suffered significant losses in a burglary at its New Forest headquarters.

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Fundraising

Community raises thousands to support Totton venue and learning disability actors

The Arts for Everyone campaign, launched to support vital improvements and programming at Hanger Farm in Totton, has successfully met its £5,000 fundraising target.

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Employability

Award shows importance of businesses being disability confident

Disability training organisations are encouraging more businesses to be confident in employing people with disabilities after receiving a significant industry award.