Since its formation in 2013, Entrust Care Partnership has steadily grown from four people to a staff and volunteer group of 50 individuals.
As a result, the charity supports more and more families caring for children, young people and adults with disabilities, additional or specific needs and they now have a reach of over 1,500 individuals.
At its Friendship Group children and young adults can learn and experience new activities in a relaxed and safe environment.  The sessions have become so popular that Entrust had to provide for the group of 30 young people by way of two fortnightly sessions held on alternate Thursdays.
Held at St. Margaret’s Chapter House, Whitnash, the sessions also provide respite for parents and an opportunity for them to meet other people with similar challenges.
Partnership Director Lynne Barton emphasised the importance of holding the Group in mainstream venues for visibility and community integration.
Lynne said: “Historically, individuals with disabilities were often isolated, but these sessions help celebrate the contribution they bring to our community and provide the same opportunities that their non-disabled peers often take for granted.”
Naturally, these services come at a cost. Entrust, run predominantly by people with lived experience, applied for a Wigley Community Fund grant to help sustain this valuable service. Lynne and her team were overwhelmed when they received a contribution of more than £2,000.
“This grant will help us to continue to hold sessions that, in many cases, totally transform a young person’s outlook and self-confidence,” she said. “We can’t thank Wigley Investment Holdings enough. We really are very grateful.”