Avocet Trust

07/07/2026

June's Unity Trust Bank Trustee Award was delivered today to JM.
J suffers with severe agoraphobia and, since moving into one of our services in January 2024, hasn't left the house. J has been working on this with his dedicated support workers, and has now bravely stepped outside twice to help water the plants in the garden. This is such a huge achievement and we know his staff are very proud of him.

J can also regularly be found crafting and makes some fabulous pieces, as pictured.

20/05/2026

Another trip down to the farm today where our baby pygmy goats have finally arrived😍

They are currently closed up while they settle in so only able to get some photo's through the bars on the hatch, and unfortunately Betsie was hiding in the corner where I couldn't see. Cannot wait to have a proper cuddle when they're allowed out.

And a courtesy photo of Cedric, the farm alarm clock 🐔

08/04/2026

Last Thursday was our Easter Party (pictures to follow) but we also got to present March's Trustee Award!
This one went to PT.
PT has been working really hard with staff and specialist services to help manage his emotions and behaviours. Following vast improvements, he has now been discharged from specialist services after more than 10 years! This is such huge progress for PT and having an old nurse there from the service to help present the award was a pleasure.

16/03/2026

Our Chair of Trustees, Andy, is taking part in Mission 32, for prostate cancer research, walking, cycling or running 32 miles over the whole of March. This is 1 mile for every man that dies of this disease in the UK each day.

A lot of our service users are now at an age where this is something extra to consider and so means a lot to Andy and to us all.
If you can, a donation no matter how small helps.

Help Andy Tearle raise money to support Prostate Cancer Research

03/03/2026

Today G was presented with February's Unity Trust Bank Trustee Award. G has been doing brilliant work down at the farm, helping to clean and feed the animals, along with planting new plants, even bringing one home to continue looking after 🌱

Looking forward to seeing March's nominations, with that award being presented at our annual Easter Party.

26/02/2026

Our students at Matthews Enterprise had a day trip to York today to pick some new Pygmy Goats for the farm.
We have Betsie, Tinkerbell, Tiza and Toffee, who will be making their way to the site in May after a bit more growing 🥰

11/02/2026

We are hiring full time senior support workers. If it's not quite for you but you know someone who could, please tag or share with them.
We are not accepting agency applications at this time.

05/02/2026

Can't believe we've now raised nearly £500 in free donations!

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02/02/2026

January's Trustee Award has been presented to DD 🎉
DD has hit many milestones in building confidence and social skills and now visiting other houses and socialising with other staff and service users.

2026 Trustee Awards kindly sponsored by Unity Trust Bank

01/01/2026

2025 was a fantastic year for us, but as a charity all the support we receive helps make the care and support we give happen.
Here's to 2026!
Happy New Year!