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For Gloucestershire to be the best place for disabled people and people with mental health conditions. We welcome thoughtful discussion and feedback.

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08/06/2026

The Funded Partner Programme is now open to Expressions of Interest from Monday 20th July 2026. Find out more information and how to apply on our website: https://zurl.co/WZpgw

Sign up to one of our application support events to learn more and ask questions about the Funded Partner Programme:
Webinar - Thursday 18th June, 2.00pm-3.00pm, Online https://zurl.co/XTVV5
In person - Thursday 25th June, 3.00pm-4:30pm, Overton House https://zurl.co/L0Dz7
Or schedule a 20 minute appointment or call with a member of the Funding Team for specific questions about your Expression of Interest.
- Until Thursday 16th July, Online and Overton House https://zurl.co/ghMrL

05/06/2026

The Funded Partner Programme will be open to Expressions of Interest from Monday 8th June 2026. There are three funding options open to organisations and groups who work to create positive change for disabled people and people with mental health conditions throughout Gloucestershire. Find out more information and how to apply on our website: https://zurl.co/gcb7G

Learn more about the Funded Partner Programme, including multi-year funding opportunities, updates to our application resources, and a chance to ask the funding team questions by signing up to one of our application support events:
Webinar - Thursday 18th June, 2.00pm-3.00pm, Online https://zurl.co/T8PHC
In person - Thursday 25th June, 3.00pm-4:30pm, Overton House https://zurl.co/iln6v

Or schedule a 20 minute appointment or call with a member of the Funding Team for specific questions about your Expression of Interest.
- Until Thursday 16th July, Online and Overton House https://zurl.co/GNTEz

To learn more about how the application process works watch our video here:

04/06/2026

If you're a parent, carer or family member of a child or young person with SEND in Gloucestershire, the latest Families in Partnership newsletter is now available.

This month's edition includes information on:
• Summer holiday activities and support
• The new special school, GAIL, in Gloucester
• The Gloucestershire SEND Sufficiency Strategy consultation
• Opportunities for young people with SEND
• Carers Week and Big Health Day events
• Updates from health, education and social care services

Read the newsletter and find out more: https://zurl.co/9ITAM

02/06/2026

Are you a parent carer? Do you work in the short breaks sector? Do you commission or fund services? The Gloucestershire Short Breaks Partnership are hosting an event to celebrate the first year of our innovative test-and-learn programme.

The event will provide an opportunity to meet and learn from the organisations delivering Short Breaks provision through this Partnership, to tell the story of the work so far, and to engage providers, parents and young people in the recommissioning approach that is currently in development. We would love to have you join. Book your place through this link: https://zurl.co/c9x9w

Allsorts Gloucestershire Active Impact Active Gloucestershire Forest Pulse Move More The Music Works - Gloucester ND Hub Glos The Spring Centre Can't Sit Still Parent and Carer Alliance C.I.C Creative Sustainability SAND Academies Trust

28/05/2026

Our Funded Partner Programme will be opening soon.

Explore our new funding data page to see how organisations have used Barnwood Trust funding to create social change across Gloucestershire: https://zurl.co/AkPTq

27/05/2026

The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) system urgently needs reform. While the Government has set out proposals to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, Barnwood Trust believes that parents, carers, and young people are the experts in understanding what needs to change — and they must be central to shaping these reforms.

Read our summary of the experiences, hopes and concerns shared with us by parents, professionals, and young people around the SEND reforms. https://zurl.co/Ud7OZ

26/05/2026

Join our team as the Membership Co-ordinator, to coordinate our engagement scheme ‘Barnwood Circle,’ a network of disabled people, people with mental health conditions, and carers, who inform and shape our work by sharing experiences and expertise.

As a key contact for members, you’ll organise meetups and projects and ensure access requirements are met so everyone can take part.

Deadline for applications: 12.00 noon on Friday 12th June 2026

To find out more and how to apply, please visit: https://zurl.co/SCnvQ

22/05/2026

Across Gloucestershire, funded partners supporting people affected by dementia consistently highlight three things:

- People should not have to wait for a formal diagnosis to access support and information. Funded partners are helping fill gaps created by long NHS waiting times.

- Creative and community-based activities can reduce isolation and improve wellbeing for both people with dementia and carers.

- Respite opportunities and shared support spaces give carers time to recharge while helping reduce ongoing pressure and burnout.

As Dementia Action Week is coming to an end, remember to read our latest funded partner story to find out how you or someone you care about can access support now if you’re worried about memory loss, waiting for a diagnosis, or living with dementia. https://zurl.co/7zFx3

For more information about Dementia Action Week visit https://zurl.co/NqeiF

18/05/2026

Across Gloucestershire, many people affected by dementia are waiting too long for a diagnosis — and for the support that should come with it. 1 in 3 people with dementia do not have a formal diagnosis, meaning months — sometimes years — without clarity, information, or support.

For Dementia Action Week we are highlighting some of our funded partners who support people living with dementia — with or without a diagnosis — and their carers.

Read our latest story to find out how you or someone you care about can access support now if you’re worried about memory loss, waiting for a diagnosis, or living with dementia. https://zurl.co/B24yV

For more information about Dementia Action Week visit https://zurl.co/NqeiF

Age UK Gloucestershire Art Shape Crossroads Care Gloucestershire Gloucester Dementia Choir

15/05/2026

Today for Mental Health Awareness Week we are highlighting some of our funded partners offering emotional support and counselling in Gloucestershire.

Believe In Beyond CIC offers accessible counselling to all women in Gloucestershire navigating life after trauma and abuse. https://bibcic.co.uk/

Listening Post Counselling provides a counselling service to adults living in Gloucestershire who are suffering emotional and psychological distress. https://listeningpost.org.uk/

Sunflowers Su***de Support supports people bereaved and affected by su***de in Gloucestershire. https://www.sunflowerssu***desupport.org.uk/

Let's Talk Well provides counselling and support for young people and their families across Gloucestershire. https://www.letstalkwell.org.uk/

Cotswold Counselling offers affordable counselling service for people in Gloucestershire. https://www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk/

Find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week on the Mental Health Foundation website here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week

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