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
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8 July 2024
Our new fundraising partnership with Kier ConstructionKate Doodson, Brandon’s Chief Transformation, Performance and Digital Officer made the initial introduction following her previous work with Kier Construction. Brandon presented to Kier’s social...
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5 July 2024
Brandon Staff Awards 2024 winners revealedBrandon staff and trustees gathered at the Winter Gardens in Weston-super-Mare to celebrate our 30th birthday at the 2024 Staff Awards grand final. Around 200...
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3 July 2024
What is missing from co-production?The theme for this year’s Co-production Week is ‘What’s Missing?’, which invites us to increase equity and diversity in co-production, to think about how we...
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17 June 2024
Learning Disability Week 2024: Do You See Me?Learning Disability Week aims to make sure the world hears what life is like if you, or someone you know, has a learning disability. Throughout...
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14 June 2024
Summer festival in Plymouth marks a double celebrationA summer festival of fun for all the family will mark a double celebration for Brandon Trust. The event on Thursday 20 June (12pm –...
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7 June 2024
A brand-new website for BrandonOur website has had a makeover! In case you couldn’t tell, our website has undergone a massive makeover – and it’s about time! Our old...
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16 May 2024
Learning and development is at the heart of professional cultureBrandon’s learning and development manager, Toby Veil, explains why continued professional development is so important, especially in social care, and how we position learning and...
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7 May 2024
Groundbreaking training offers a better healthcare experienceHello. My name is Hazel and I’m a Brandon team leader in the Oxfordshire area. I’d like to tell you about some groundbreaking training which...
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29 April 2024
Autism accreditation: Making an impactHello. My name is Karen. I joined Brandon in 2008, working with autistic people in Par, Cornwall. Shortly after I started, we were asked by...
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8 April 2024
Brandon partners with Nuffield Trust to tackle health inequalitiesPeople with a learning disability and/or autism are highly likely to face health inequalities. On average, the life expectancy of a woman with a learning...
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14 March 2024
Elm Tree Farm celebrates amazing generosity towards Bella the ponyRare-breed Eriskay pony, Bella, moved to Brandon social enterprise, Elm Tree Farm, with her sister, Iona, from the Isle of Skye at the end of...
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8 March 2024
Brandon Adventurers discuss International Women’s Day, inclusion, and gender equalityAhead of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), we spoke to the Brandon Adventurers to find out what they think about the day and what...
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5 March 2024
Brandon joins forces with five not-for-profit support providers to call for social care changeBrandon Trust has joined forces with five other social care providers in a partnership called More Than A Provider. 2024 is Brandon’s 30th anniversary year...
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16 February 2024
Navigating the education system as an autistic childNavigating the education system can be difficult for any child, as it can be challenging adapting to a new environment and new social situations. However,...
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9 February 2024
Brandon’s Positive Behaviour Support course exceeds expectationsSupport worker Jason, who has a professional interest in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), recently joined Brandon from another social care provider. Here, Jason describes his...