St Monica Trust
@stmonicatrust.bsky.social
We are committed to communities where older people flourish - through connection, contribution, and choice.
Our charitable giving team supports older people in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We achieve this by providing financial assistance through our Individual Giving Fund.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Our charitable giving team supports older people in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We achieve this by providing financial assistance through our Individual Giving Fund.
Feedback like this demonstrates the importance of this work. Find out more: www.stmonicatrust.or...
Feedback like this demonstrates the importance of this work. Find out more: www.stmonicatrust.or...
Our charitable giving team supports older people in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We achieve this by providing financial assistance through our Individual Giving Fund.
Feedback like this demonstrates the importance of this work. Find out more: www.stmonicatrust.or...
Feedback like this demonstrates the importance of this work. Find out more: www.stmonicatrust.or...
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Our charitable giving team supports older people in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We achieve this by providing financial assistance through our Individual Giving Fund.
Feedback like this demonstrates the importance of this work. Find out more: www.stmonicatrust.or...
Feedback like this demonstrates the importance of this work. Find out more: www.stmonicatrust.or...
The projects funded by our #ImprovingConnectionsFund have positively reached 999 older people, with even more impact to come through legacy and replication.
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Improving Connections Fund Grant Recipients
The Improving Connections Fund was met with huge interest, and we were pleased to award over £200,000 to ten charities across our region: Alive…
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The projects funded by our #ImprovingConnectionsFund have positively reached 999 older people, with even more impact to come through legacy and replication.
Find out more ⬇️
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🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Coniston Community Association launched Coniston Connects to support older residents in Patchway. Participants reported improved well-being, new friendships and a renewed sense of belonging.
Coniston Community Association launched Coniston Connects to support older residents in Patchway. Participants reported improved well-being, new friendships and a renewed sense of belonging.
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Coniston Community Association launched Coniston Connects to support older residents in Patchway. Participants reported improved well-being, new friendships and a renewed sense of belonging.
Coniston Community Association launched Coniston Connects to support older residents in Patchway. Participants reported improved well-being, new friendships and a renewed sense of belonging.
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Alive Activities's Share and Repair Café created intergenerational spaces where older people could share skills, knowledge and lived experience, from crafts and cooking to tai chi, meditation and home maintenance.
Alive Activities's Share and Repair Café created intergenerational spaces where older people could share skills, knowledge and lived experience, from crafts and cooking to tai chi, meditation and home maintenance.
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Alive Activities's Share and Repair Café created intergenerational spaces where older people could share skills, knowledge and lived experience, from crafts and cooking to tai chi, meditation and home maintenance.
Alive Activities's Share and Repair Café created intergenerational spaces where older people could share skills, knowledge and lived experience, from crafts and cooking to tai chi, meditation and home maintenance.
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
@TalkClub.Org expanded its work with men aged 55+, establishing 10 new peer-led groups — doubling its original target. Combining talking, listening, exercise and creative activities, the project helped increase social connection.
@TalkClub.Org expanded its work with men aged 55+, establishing 10 new peer-led groups — doubling its original target. Combining talking, listening, exercise and creative activities, the project helped increase social connection.
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
@TalkClub.Org expanded its work with men aged 55+, establishing 10 new peer-led groups — doubling its original target. Combining talking, listening, exercise and creative activities, the project helped increase social connection.
@TalkClub.Org expanded its work with men aged 55+, establishing 10 new peer-led groups — doubling its original target. Combining talking, listening, exercise and creative activities, the project helped increase social connection.
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Carers Support Centre launched a Befriending and Connection Service to reduce loneliness among older carers in South Gloucestershire.
Carers were matched with volunteers for weekly calls offering companionship and emotional support.
Carers Support Centre launched a Befriending and Connection Service to reduce loneliness among older carers in South Gloucestershire.
Carers were matched with volunteers for weekly calls offering companionship and emotional support.
January 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Carers Support Centre launched a Befriending and Connection Service to reduce loneliness among older carers in South Gloucestershire.
Carers were matched with volunteers for weekly calls offering companionship and emotional support.
Carers Support Centre launched a Befriending and Connection Service to reduce loneliness among older carers in South Gloucestershire.
Carers were matched with volunteers for weekly calls offering companionship and emotional support.
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
St George’s Bristol expanded its Community Ticket Club, removing barriers for older people to access cultural events.
Community groups were welcomed to lunchtime concerts with free tickets, hot drinks, and space to socialise.
St George’s Bristol expanded its Community Ticket Club, removing barriers for older people to access cultural events.
Community groups were welcomed to lunchtime concerts with free tickets, hot drinks, and space to socialise.
January 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
St George’s Bristol expanded its Community Ticket Club, removing barriers for older people to access cultural events.
Community groups were welcomed to lunchtime concerts with free tickets, hot drinks, and space to socialise.
St George’s Bristol expanded its Community Ticket Club, removing barriers for older people to access cultural events.
Community groups were welcomed to lunchtime concerts with free tickets, hot drinks, and space to socialise.
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Wellspring Settlement delivered seven creative workshop series in art, film and drama for people aged 55+, designed to reduce isolation and build meaningful connections.
Wellspring Settlement delivered seven creative workshop series in art, film and drama for people aged 55+, designed to reduce isolation and build meaningful connections.
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Wellspring Settlement delivered seven creative workshop series in art, film and drama for people aged 55+, designed to reduce isolation and build meaningful connections.
Wellspring Settlement delivered seven creative workshop series in art, film and drama for people aged 55+, designed to reduce isolation and build meaningful connections.
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
@reminduk.bsky.social delivered a series of well-being courses using creative, physical and reminiscence-based activities for people affected by dementia, responding to gaps in post-diagnosis support that often leave people feeling isolated.
@reminduk.bsky.social delivered a series of well-being courses using creative, physical and reminiscence-based activities for people affected by dementia, responding to gaps in post-diagnosis support that often leave people feeling isolated.
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
@reminduk.bsky.social delivered a series of well-being courses using creative, physical and reminiscence-based activities for people affected by dementia, responding to gaps in post-diagnosis support that often leave people feeling isolated.
@reminduk.bsky.social delivered a series of well-being courses using creative, physical and reminiscence-based activities for people affected by dementia, responding to gaps in post-diagnosis support that often leave people feeling isolated.
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Bristol Dementia Action Alliance expanded its Dementia Aware Communities work across four villages to improve awareness, accessibility and inclusion for people living with dementia and their carers.
Bristol Dementia Action Alliance expanded its Dementia Aware Communities work across four villages to improve awareness, accessibility and inclusion for people living with dementia and their carers.
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Bristol Dementia Action Alliance expanded its Dementia Aware Communities work across four villages to improve awareness, accessibility and inclusion for people living with dementia and their carers.
Bristol Dementia Action Alliance expanded its Dementia Aware Communities work across four villages to improve awareness, accessibility and inclusion for people living with dementia and their carers.
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Vision North Somerset reduced social isolation among visually impaired people aged 55+ through a wide range of inclusive activities, from swimming and lunch groups to gardening, pop-up hubs and mobile libraries.
Vision North Somerset reduced social isolation among visually impaired people aged 55+ through a wide range of inclusive activities, from swimming and lunch groups to gardening, pop-up hubs and mobile libraries.
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Vision North Somerset reduced social isolation among visually impaired people aged 55+ through a wide range of inclusive activities, from swimming and lunch groups to gardening, pop-up hubs and mobile libraries.
Vision North Somerset reduced social isolation among visually impaired people aged 55+ through a wide range of inclusive activities, from swimming and lunch groups to gardening, pop-up hubs and mobile libraries.
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Square Food Foundation expanded its Back in the Kitchen programme to create meaningful opportunities for people aged 55+ to reduce isolation through shared meals, skill-building and social connection.
Square Food Foundation expanded its Back in the Kitchen programme to create meaningful opportunities for people aged 55+ to reduce isolation through shared meals, skill-building and social connection.
January 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🌟 #ImprovingConnectionsFund spotlight 🌟
Square Food Foundation expanded its Back in the Kitchen programme to create meaningful opportunities for people aged 55+ to reduce isolation through shared meals, skill-building and social connection.
Square Food Foundation expanded its Back in the Kitchen programme to create meaningful opportunities for people aged 55+ to reduce isolation through shared meals, skill-building and social connection.
Since its launch in August 2023, our Improving Connections Fund has supported 10 incredible projects aimed at reducing loneliness and social isolation for people aged 55+.
Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing more about the impact of the fund.
Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing more about the impact of the fund.
January 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Since its launch in August 2023, our Improving Connections Fund has supported 10 incredible projects aimed at reducing loneliness and social isolation for people aged 55+.
Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing more about the impact of the fund.
Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing more about the impact of the fund.
Earlier this year we asked for your brightest, boldest ideas to help people live happy, healthy and more independent lives as they age.
Out of over 250 ideas, we're excited to share the top ten ideas selected. View the full list and next steps for 2026 👉 www.stmonicatrust.or...
Out of over 250 ideas, we're excited to share the top ten ideas selected. View the full list and next steps for 2026 👉 www.stmonicatrust.or...
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Earlier this year we asked for your brightest, boldest ideas to help people live happy, healthy and more independent lives as they age.
Out of over 250 ideas, we're excited to share the top ten ideas selected. View the full list and next steps for 2026 👉 www.stmonicatrust.or...
Out of over 250 ideas, we're excited to share the top ten ideas selected. View the full list and next steps for 2026 👉 www.stmonicatrust.or...
💡 Innovation Forum 2026 – Save the Date.
We’re excited to share that our Centre of Innovation are planning our next Innovation Forum on 14 April 2026.
If you’d like to be involved, please complete our Expression of Interest by 16 January 2026 👉 forms.office.com/pag...
We’re excited to share that our Centre of Innovation are planning our next Innovation Forum on 14 April 2026.
If you’d like to be involved, please complete our Expression of Interest by 16 January 2026 👉 forms.office.com/pag...
December 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
💡 Innovation Forum 2026 – Save the Date.
We’re excited to share that our Centre of Innovation are planning our next Innovation Forum on 14 April 2026.
If you’d like to be involved, please complete our Expression of Interest by 16 January 2026 👉 forms.office.com/pag...
We’re excited to share that our Centre of Innovation are planning our next Innovation Forum on 14 April 2026.
If you’d like to be involved, please complete our Expression of Interest by 16 January 2026 👉 forms.office.com/pag...
Ending our centenary year on a high! 🎄
Last night, our Cote Lane gardens became a magical Winter Wonderland to mark the festive season and reflect on 100 years of care. This event was our way of saying thank you to our colleagues and volunteers for their contribution.
Last night, our Cote Lane gardens became a magical Winter Wonderland to mark the festive season and reflect on 100 years of care. This event was our way of saying thank you to our colleagues and volunteers for their contribution.
December 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Ending our centenary year on a high! 🎄
Last night, our Cote Lane gardens became a magical Winter Wonderland to mark the festive season and reflect on 100 years of care. This event was our way of saying thank you to our colleagues and volunteers for their contribution.
Last night, our Cote Lane gardens became a magical Winter Wonderland to mark the festive season and reflect on 100 years of care. This event was our way of saying thank you to our colleagues and volunteers for their contribution.
As we enter the last month of our centenary year, we'd like to take you back to our summer centenary celebrations.
📹 Our centenary video brings together voices from across our community reflecting on what St Monica Trust means to them. Watch it here: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/centenary
📹 Our centenary video brings together voices from across our community reflecting on what St Monica Trust means to them. Watch it here: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/centenary
Centenary
St Monica Trust marks 100 years with centenary celebrations.The St Monica Home of Rest, as the Trust was known then, first opened its doors to residents…
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December 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
As we enter the last month of our centenary year, we'd like to take you back to our summer centenary celebrations.
📹 Our centenary video brings together voices from across our community reflecting on what St Monica Trust means to them. Watch it here: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/centenary
📹 Our centenary video brings together voices from across our community reflecting on what St Monica Trust means to them. Watch it here: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/centenary
We’re closing our series of successful Core Funding grant recipients with two final, fantastic charities:
⭐ WE Care Home Improvements
⭐ West of England Rural Network
Each of these organisations is making a real difference in our community, and we’re so proud to support them.
⭐ WE Care Home Improvements
⭐ West of England Rural Network
Each of these organisations is making a real difference in our community, and we’re so proud to support them.
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We’re closing our series of successful Core Funding grant recipients with two final, fantastic charities:
⭐ WE Care Home Improvements
⭐ West of England Rural Network
Each of these organisations is making a real difference in our community, and we’re so proud to support them.
⭐ WE Care Home Improvements
⭐ West of England Rural Network
Each of these organisations is making a real difference in our community, and we’re so proud to support them.
Continuing our celebration of our Core Fund grant recipients, we’re shining the spotlight on two more incredible organisations we are supporting.
⭐ @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social
⭐ Swan Advice Network (in B&NES)
We’re inspired by their commitment and proud to help support their work.
⭐ @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social
⭐ Swan Advice Network (in B&NES)
We’re inspired by their commitment and proud to help support their work.
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Continuing our celebration of our Core Fund grant recipients, we’re shining the spotlight on two more incredible organisations we are supporting.
⭐ @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social
⭐ Swan Advice Network (in B&NES)
We’re inspired by their commitment and proud to help support their work.
⭐ @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social
⭐ Swan Advice Network (in B&NES)
We’re inspired by their commitment and proud to help support their work.
Today we’re proud to introduce two more incredible organisations we have awarded Core Funding to.
⭐ Age UK Bristol
⭐ Age UK South Gloucestershire
We’re honoured to support these amazing organisations and the positive impact they’re making every day.
⭐ Age UK Bristol
⭐ Age UK South Gloucestershire
We’re honoured to support these amazing organisations and the positive impact they’re making every day.
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today we’re proud to introduce two more incredible organisations we have awarded Core Funding to.
⭐ Age UK Bristol
⭐ Age UK South Gloucestershire
We’re honoured to support these amazing organisations and the positive impact they’re making every day.
⭐ Age UK Bristol
⭐ Age UK South Gloucestershire
We’re honoured to support these amazing organisations and the positive impact they’re making every day.
We’re thrilled to announce we have awarded seven incredible organisations Core Funding to support their vital work.
First up, we’re shining the spotlight on @aliveactivities.bsky.social. ⭐
Stay tuned over the next few days as we reveal the rest of the inspiring recipients!
First up, we’re shining the spotlight on @aliveactivities.bsky.social. ⭐
Stay tuned over the next few days as we reveal the rest of the inspiring recipients!
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We’re thrilled to announce we have awarded seven incredible organisations Core Funding to support their vital work.
First up, we’re shining the spotlight on @aliveactivities.bsky.social. ⭐
Stay tuned over the next few days as we reveal the rest of the inspiring recipients!
First up, we’re shining the spotlight on @aliveactivities.bsky.social. ⭐
Stay tuned over the next few days as we reveal the rest of the inspiring recipients!
It was wonderful to have @itvnews.bsky.social with us yesterday filming a story about Hundred Not Out, our centenary beer.🍺
Missed the feature? Hear from our residents as they share their pride in being part of this special project:
www.itv.com/watch/news/m...
Missed the feature? Hear from our residents as they share their pride in being part of this special project:
www.itv.com/watch/news/m...
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
It was wonderful to have @itvnews.bsky.social with us yesterday filming a story about Hundred Not Out, our centenary beer.🍺
Missed the feature? Hear from our residents as they share their pride in being part of this special project:
www.itv.com/watch/news/m...
Missed the feature? Hear from our residents as they share their pride in being part of this special project:
www.itv.com/watch/news/m...
🍺Unveiling our resident-brewed centenary beer, Hundred Not Out! 🍺
In collaboration with @aliveactivities.bsky.social and Wiper and True, this beer marks 100 years of St Monica Trust and was brewed from hops grown and harvested by our residents.
👇 Read more: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/our-expertis...
In collaboration with @aliveactivities.bsky.social and Wiper and True, this beer marks 100 years of St Monica Trust and was brewed from hops grown and harvested by our residents.
👇 Read more: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/our-expertis...
Probably the best resident-brewed beer in the world - St Monica Trust
St Monica Trust residents are raising a glass to the successful launch of their own beer.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🍺Unveiling our resident-brewed centenary beer, Hundred Not Out! 🍺
In collaboration with @aliveactivities.bsky.social and Wiper and True, this beer marks 100 years of St Monica Trust and was brewed from hops grown and harvested by our residents.
👇 Read more: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/our-expertis...
In collaboration with @aliveactivities.bsky.social and Wiper and True, this beer marks 100 years of St Monica Trust and was brewed from hops grown and harvested by our residents.
👇 Read more: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/our-expertis...
💜 Tomorrow is @age-uk.bsky.social’s #SilverSunday – a national day to celebrate older people and tackle loneliness through free events across the country.
It’s a wonderful reminder of the importance of connection and community.
Find an event near you here: www.ageuk.org.uk/services/sil...
It’s a wonderful reminder of the importance of connection and community.
Find an event near you here: www.ageuk.org.uk/services/sil...
Age UK's Silver Sunday | Age UK
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October 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
💜 Tomorrow is @age-uk.bsky.social’s #SilverSunday – a national day to celebrate older people and tackle loneliness through free events across the country.
It’s a wonderful reminder of the importance of connection and community.
Find an event near you here: www.ageuk.org.uk/services/sil...
It’s a wonderful reminder of the importance of connection and community.
Find an event near you here: www.ageuk.org.uk/services/sil...