News

Explore the latest news, updates, and inspiring stories from across Brandon Trust. From exciting developments in our services to personal achievements of the people we support, this is where we share what’s happening in our community.

Stay connected with the voices that shape our work – hear about the impact of inclusive support, co-production, and meaningful opportunities. Whether it’s a new initiative, a milestone moment, or a glimpse into everyday life, these stories reflect our commitment to enabling people of all abilities to live the lives they choose.

Brandon welcomes the opportunity to share the stories of our staff and the people we support. For media enquiries, please contact communications@brandontrust.org

13 November 2025
Brandon opens new charity shop in Falmouth
With strong local support for Brandon’s work in Cornwall, it felt like the perfect next step to grow our vision. Our support in the region,...
22 September 2025
Summer shout-out: Celebrating achievement and excellence
What started as a summer celebration of achievement and excellence, has grown into something much bigger. Brandon’s Big Summer Shout-out was launched to shine a...
29 August 2025
It’s all about supporting people to live the life they want
As Chief Executive of Brandon Trust, it’s my privilege to witness the profound impact our work has on individuals, families, and communities every single day....
21 August 2025
Why true partnerships matter in social care
In social care, change doesn’t happen through perfect strategies. It happens through relationships and partnerships – the kind built over time, with trust, shared values,...
1 August 2025
Lynn reflects on her years of volunteering at Brandon
Lynn is one of Brandon’s longest-serving volunteers. As we celebrate 10 years of Brandon charity shops, Lynn shares her thoughts about her time as a...
1 August 2025
Celebrating ten years of Brandon charity shops
This August marks a major milestone for Brandon – it’s been ten years since we opened our very first charity shop on Cotham Hill, Bristol....
9 July 2025
Brandon Trust withdraws from hate crime partnership
Brandon Trust has withdrawn from the Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Service (BHCDS). Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Service is a partnership which aims to offer...
20 June 2025
Kate’s experiences of social care
As we near the end of Learning Disability Week 2025, we’re returning to the weeks’ theme, Do You See Me?, by sharing Adventurer Kate’s personal...
18 June 2025
Learning from the past to co-create the future of social care
To celebrate Learning Disability Week 2025, Brandon Adventurer Janis, and our Chief Executive Helen England, will deliver a keynote speech at the Care and Support...
17 June 2025
Brandon submits bid to take over Grimsbury Community Farm
Brandon’s partnership with Grimsbury Farm For more than a decade, Brandon Trust has been committed to working in partnership with Grimsbury Community Farm in Kingswood....
16 June 2025
Alex’s story of development and growth
Learning Disability Week, explores the theme, Do You See Me? – which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard, and valued....
4 June 2025
New grief cafe to help people understand death and dying
Brandon Trust has opened its first grief cafe, called the Listening Lounge, for autistic people and people with learning disabilities to find out more about...
1 June 2025
New healthy lifestyle training developed for NHS by people Brandon supports
Brandon’s Adventurers have supported Health Innovation West of England to make a new e-learning programme on healthy eating for the NHS. The films included in...
15 May 2025
Trainee placements at Brandon enterprises
What is a trainee placement? At Brandon, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to gain meaningful experience of a working environment, either through supported...
6 May 2025
Running team take on the Bristol Great Run 2025 for Brandon
The 2025 AJ Bell Great Bristol Run includes 10k and half-marathon routes through the city. Thousands of runners have signed up to take part and...