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St Monica Trust
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We are committed to communities where older people flourish - through connection, contribution, and choice.
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Our Improving Connections Fund supports @TalkClub.Org to help men aged 55+ in the West of England, improve their mental fitness, connect, build friendships and reduce loneliness. We’re proud to have supported Talk Club and the work they continue to do across the region.
Three men smiling under a tent promoting Talk Club for mental health support. Text reads: What’s beneficial about Talk Club for me is that it gives me somewhere to go and talk about everything that upsets me and what I'm struggling with in life, and to know I’m not alone in it all, as well as saying it without judgment to those who are there to listen. Talk Club member, aged 64.
September 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Our Centre of Innovation hosted an international study visit at The Chocolate Quarter. Researchers, policymakers, health and care leaders joined us from Japan, Australia, Malta and the UK to see place-shaping in practice. Find out more: https://ow.ly/GMzJ50ZSKqS
Dr Mikiko Oono in a beige blazer holding papers and wearing a voice amplifier during a presentation. Group of delegates and residents attentively listening during a workshop in a bright room. Group of delegates including David Williams, engaged in a lively discussion around a wooden table. Group of ten delegates and researchers posing indoors with name badges and business attire
September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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On Thursday 15 October, we are hosting Bristol Health Partners for their Stroke Research and Innovation Pitch Event at Somerdale Pavilion. If you would like to attend the event, listen to pitches and pose your questions, then book your place now: https://ow.ly/4wty50ZNHt4
Healthcare professional fitting a patient with a robotic hand device during a stroke research event. Text reads: Stroke Research and Innovation Pitch Event. Thursday 15 October, 12.00pm - 4.30pm. Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham, BS31 2FW
September 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We aim to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund. Find out more: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-foundation/charitable-giving/funding-for-individuals
Quote from a grant recipient expressing gratitude for support that made their home more comfortable and welcoming. Your support has meant a great deal to me, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thanks to your help, my home now feels more comfortable and welcoming. A short-term grant recipient who received help with the cost of carpets.
September 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Through our Digital Inclusion Fund, around 1,800 people aged 55+ built new confidence and skills online. 💻 A huge thank you to everyone who has made this possible. To find out more about the Digital Inclusion Fund, visit our website: https://ow.ly/Y1TW50ZKEGh
Text reads: Digital inclusion fund. The Digital Inclusion Fund was launched by St Monica Trust to tackle digital exclusion among people aged 55+. Confidence using technology, 68% increase. Learning new skills, 159% increase. Feeling safe online, 71% increase.
September 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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We aim to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund. Find out more: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-foundation/charitable-giving/funding-for-individuals
Text reads: Thank you so much for this, I’m genuinely overwhelmed with gratitude. A short-term grant recipient who had to reduce their working hours due to ill health
August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We aim to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund. Find out more: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-foundation/charitable-giving/funding-for-individuals
text reads: Without you, our work would be more difficult and without you, our client’s lives would be less comfortable and fulfilled. A worker whose client received a grant to help with flooring
August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Last week, we were delighted to welcome this year’s Care Innovation Challenge semi-finalists, their mentors and the National Care Forum team to The Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham. Find out more about the semi-finalists’ day: https://ow.ly/3yNa50ZBouW 🔗 #CareInnovation #CareShow
August 19, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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We aim to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund. Find out more: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-foundation/charitable-giving/funding-for-individuals
Text reads: Thank you so much again, Mr M was utterly delighted (and quite emotional) when I told him about the grant. A housing support worker, whose client received a grant following a stressful resettlement into a home in need of repairs
August 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Have you got your copy yet? Our centenary book, The St Monica Trust: A History in Twelve Chapters, has had a brilliant response at book launches across the Trust. Free copies are still available for residents, colleagues, and volunteers via village managers or the care home admin team. #Centenary
Purple hardcover book titled 'The St Monica Trust: A Story in Twelve Chapters' by Ben Jailler with white illustrations of leaves and a building. Open book showing a historical section titled 'War Years'. Open book showing historic dining hall with long tables and wooden chairs set for a meal in a large, bright room. As well as other old photos of the Trust. Stack of five purple books titled 'The St Monica Trust: A Story in Twelve Chapters' by Ben Jailler on a reflective surface.
August 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We aim to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund. Find out more: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-foundation/charitable-giving/funding-for-individuals
Text reads: A massive thank you for this grant. My mattress has arrived already and is absolutely lovely to lay down on. It's going to make my life so much more comfy, it's like laying on a cloud. I am so very grateful for this. Recipient of the grant was an individual experiencing chronic pain
August 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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We’re pleased to share that the Age UK South Gloucestershire’s Improving Homes and Well-being Service will continue into a fourth year, thanks to ongoing support from St Monica Trust and South Gloucestershire Council’s Prevention Programme. 🏡🤝 #Funding #CommunityFunding
Close-up of a plumber’s gloved hand tightening a pipe under a sink, symbolising urgent home repairs for elderly residents. Text reads: helping older residents stay safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. With St Monica Trust's contribution, Age UK South Gloucestershire can access funds for small, urgent repairs when they're needed most. Funding offered to: Age UK South Gloucestershire.
July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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📱 It's never too late to learn. 📱 Our Digital Inclusion Fund has helped around 1,800 older people gain the skills and confidence to access services, stay connected and remain independent. Find out more: https://ow.ly/Mnv250ZsfGV #DigitalInclusion #Connection #CommunityImpact
Older blind lady wearing meta glasses and smiling. She is wearing a yellow leopard print hijab. Group of people gathered around a table using laptops in a bright room with large windows. Group of older people engaged in a community workshop with historical photos and documents spread on tables in a bright room. Three people engaged in a focused discussion around a table with papers, phones, and a container of biscuits in a room decorated with framed artwork.
July 24, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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Recently, we welcomed two groups of work experience students to St Monica Trust. By opening our doors to local schools, we are helping to inspire the next generation and showcase the rewarding careers and communities that make our organisation so special. ❤️
July 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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St Monica Trust are delighted to offer further funding to We Care Home Improvements, enabling the continuation of essential support for older people to remain safe, secure and independent in their own homes. 🏡 #Funding #CommunityFunding
Text reads: Funding that enables older people to remain safe, secure, and independent in their own homes, one essential repair at a time. Funding offered to: We Care Home Improvements. Image shows a man fixing a fridge, using a screwdriver at the back part of the fridge.
July 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Yesterday, colleagues and residents came together at The Chocolate Quarter to celebrate Charterhouse care home’s ‘outstanding’ CQC rating. This is a fantastic achievement and a well-deserved moment of recognition for everyone involved. ❤️
July 15, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at Puxton Park for our Fun Day. It was brilliant to see so many of our colleagues and volunteers, along with their friends and families, enjoying some well-earned fun together. Thank you for everything you all do. ❤️
July 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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St Monica Trust is proud to continue its support of the Anchor Heating Project. This vital programme provides grants to repair and replace heating systems for households who can’t afford the costs. Referrals from trusted partners ensure support reaches those most in need. 🤝
Text reads: I can’t tell you the relief I felt when the new boiler went in - it’s not just heat, it’s peace of mind. Supported by the Anchor Heating Project Text reads: My husband is bedridden and feels the cold more than usual… my home is warmer now and cheaper to heat. Supported by the Anchor Heating Project Text reads: We had no heating in the house… now we feel warm again and no longer live with that constant stress. It’s brought peace of mind. Supported by the Anchor Heating Project Text reads: Rheumatoid arthritis makes it hard for me to stay warm… we couldn’t have afforded a new boiler ourselves. It’s brought peace of mind. Supported by the Anchor Heating Project
July 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Huge congratulations to Zuzanna Rosinska, our Centre of Innovation Intern, who has qualified for the semi-finals of the Care Innovation Challenge, run by the National Care Forum. To find out more, or to get involved in the future, visit 👉 https://careinnovationhub.org.uk/
Zuzanna is smiling and holding a certificate, she is stood with another candidate. Zuzanna is stood with other finalists and they are all holding certificates and smiling. A few have their hands in the air in celebration.
July 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We are celebrating some brilliant news. Millstream, the newest building at The Chocolate Quarter, has been named Residential Project of the Year (36 Homes and Over) at the Michelmores Property Awards 2026. Thank you to everyone that made this happen. 🎉
external view of Millstream building, a modern apartment block with orange bricks and lots of balconies. There is a pagoda at the front and some green grass
July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We’re delighted to share that Charterhouse care home has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, following an unannounced inspection in April. This is a huge achievement, and we wish all our Charterhouse colleagues a massive congratulations! #OutstandingCare
June 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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We aim to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund. Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/6Xwv50Z7uq0
Text reads: “Many thanks for the wonderful news today. This will make the world of difference to this gentleman’s home.” A referrer whose client needed help to pay for new flooring before being discharged from hospital.
June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We aim to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund. Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/WaGo50Z7umb
Text reads: “We are really grateful for the funding you have provided to our residents; some people really have nothing so this life line is a fantastic and much needed resource. Thanks again.” A homelessness support worker
June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We're delighted to share that 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩: 𝘼 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 has now been published. The book traces our first hundred years - from a 'small home' for returning missionaries, through a world war and a pandemic, to the organisation we are today. 📖
June 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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We aim to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund. Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/T8iZ50Z7ukO
Text on graphic reads: “Things have been very hard over the last few months. It’s so nice to have something that is making life a little more comfortable and easier for me. I am so very grateful to you for your help.” A gentleman with limited mobility who received a payment towards a riser recliner chair.
June 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM