Affinity Trust in action

At Affinity Trust we support over 1,000 people with learning disabilities across England and Scotland, enabling them to live as independently as possible

Where we work

We support people across England and Scotland. Pick an area from the list below to find out more about our work there.

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First Floor, Glenshellach House 7e Glengallan Road Oban PA34 4HG

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37 George Street Ayr KA8 0AH

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Unit 2B Bramingham Business Park Enterprise Way Luton LU3 4BU

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Unit 5, Maple Court Grove Park Industrial Estate Waltham Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 3LW

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Unit 9 Parkview Court St Paul’s Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 3DX

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U18, South Fens Business Centre Fenton Way Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6TT

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Suite 7, 1st Floor Chalkwell Lawns 648-656 London Road Westcliff on Sea Essex SS0 9HR

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Unit 5 50 Catherine Street Hereford HR1 2DU

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Suite 2+3, Henwood Pavilion Henwood Ashford Kent TN24 8DH

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The Old Courthouse Chapel Street Dukinfield Cheshire SK16 4DT

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The Gatehouse Curtis Buildings Berking Avenue Leeds LS9 9LF

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109 Boston Road Beaumont Leys Leicester LE4 1AW

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Crome House 231 St. Faiths Road Norwich Norfolk NR6 7AP

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U18 South Fens Business Centre Fenton Way Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6TT

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Office 4, Hampden House, Monument Park, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire OX44 7RW

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Suites 53-55, Aldershot Enterprise Centre Mandora House Aldershot Hampshire GU11 2PW

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157-163 Sheffield Road Killamarsh Sheffield S21 1DY

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Mendip Court, Bath Road, Wells, Somerset BA5 3DG

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Wood Lane Community Centre, 157 Wood Lane, West Bromwich B70 9PT

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Office 3, Wharfside House Prentice Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1RD

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Suites 53-55, Aldershot Enterprise Centre Mandora House Aldershot Hampshire GU11 2PW

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Units 31-32, Castleham Business Centre East Stirling Road St Leonards On Sea East Sussex TN38 9NP

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Wood Lane Community Centre 157 Wood Lane West Bromwich B70 9PT

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The Gatehouse Curtis Buildings Berking Avenue Leeds LS9 9LF

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Bon Accord House Riverside Drive Aberdeen AB11 7SL

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

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Meet Affinity Trust

We support over 1,000 people with learning disabilities. We've been supporting people for over 25 years.

Woman with learning disabilities sitting in a kitchen, holding a mug

My support

We want everyone to have support that is right for them.

My home

Affinity Trust knows your home is very important to you. We can help you find the right home for you.

Paul

Affinity Trust has been supporting Paul, who has Asperger syndrome, for over eight years.

Man with walking stick standing outside his front door

Ratings, reports and inspections

Affinity Trust's services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England and the Care Inspectorate in Scotland.

Supported living

Around two thirds of the people we support live in their own home. We call this supported living.

Show and tell at club night in Ayr

People with learning disabilities in Ayr gathered at St Paul’s Church on Tuesday 15 May to mark Scotland Learning Disability Week.

‘Very good’ support in South Ayrshire

Affinity Trust’s service in South Ayrshire has been inspected by the Care Inspectorate, who rated the quality of care and support as ‘Very Good’, and the quality of staffing as ‘Good’.

Ratings, reports and inspections

Affinity Trust's services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England and the Care Inspectorate in Scotland.

Supported living

Around two thirds of the people we support live in their own home. We call this supported living.

From trainer to cook

Affinity Trust has a new trainer – Matthew, one of the people we support in Bedfordshire.

Robert’s first driving lessons

Robert, who Affinity Trust supports in Bedford, is taking driving lessons for the first time, after 12 instructors said they wouldn’t teach him.

Two men with learning disabilities and two women in a marquee, smiling at the camera

“The caring on the ground is fantastic”

Affinity Trust’s operations in the south of England have been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of social care in England.

Woman in purple T-shirt working at garden centre

Englefield Garden Centre

Close to Reading, Englefield Garden Centre is a self-sustaining social enterprise where nearly half the permanent staff are adults with learning disabilities.

Man in a wheelchair smiling with a woman holding his hand

The role of a support worker

Support workers play a key role in enabling the people we support to carry out all their daily tasks.

Young girl in a wheelchair with a teddy bear

“Like a different child now”

Referred to us by Bradford Council, J was one of the first children in the city to be supported by our Positive Behaviour Support service. (Image supplied by iStock.)

Two children playing musical instruments. One child is in a wheelchair.

New Positive Behaviour Support service in Bradford

Affinity Trust has launched a new Positive Behaviour Support service for children and young people with learning disabilities in Bradford.

A man wearing glasses wearing a suit and smiling in a wheelchair

Shipley and Airedale services rated ‘Good’

Affinity Trust’s services in Shipley and Airedale have received a ‘Good’ rating in their most recent inspection from the Care Quality Commission.

Man in cap and woman, in a tent at a garden party

“If I could afford not to be paid, I’d still do this”

The Care Quality Commission has rated Affinity Trust’s operations in Cambridgeshire as ‘Good’, with an ‘Outstanding’ rating for their responsiveness.

Patrick’s karate lessons

Patrick, in his 30s, has always been into karate. So when Samantha, a member of the World Tang Soo Do Association, joined his support team, it was a perfect match.

Meet Samantha – Support Worker

Samantha, a Support Worker working with people with learning disabilities in Cambridge, talks about her work and the impact it’s had on her life.

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“The staff are brilliant”

Affinity Trust’s service in Southend and Essex has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission.

Woman sat next to her wheelchair with graffiti behind her

Annie’s art on Southend streets

Annie, who Affinity Trust has supported since 2014, is one of the artists involved in a Southend campaign to positively promote people with learning disabilities.

Supported living

Around two thirds of the people we support live in their own home. We call this supported living.

Fitness classes in Hereford

Score Community Opportunities is launching two fitness classes in Hereford, starting on Monday 21 May.

Woman and man holding hands as they get engaged

Andrew and Jody get engaged

Andrew and Jody, who both attend our Score Community Opportunities Service in Hereford, got engaged recently.

Five people in purple T-shirts that say Fit Kit Team

Fit Kit partner with Aspire

Partnership working between Score Community Opportunities and the Aspire Community Hub in Hereford has led to new opportunities for members of both organisations.

Woman drinking tea with Royal Wedding bunting behind her

Sonia

Sonia, in her mid-50s, lives in a village outside Canterbury. She shares her home with three other people, also supported by Affinity Trust.

Supported living

Around two thirds of the people we support live in their own home. We call this supported living.

Woman pushing a wheelchair with a man in it, on a pavement

Working with commissioners

We work in 32 local authority areas, delivering services that meet the needs of the people we support and the needs of the commissioners and care managers we work with.

A man in a black polo shirt standing under a sign saying 'Ante Natal Clinic'

Tameside service rated ‘Good’

Affinity Trust’s service in Tameside has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of social care in England.

Man in black shirt, with a pile of files in front of him

Reece

When Reece, who is autistic, finished college, his Affinity Trust support team helped him research next steps.

Man with glasses mixing food in his kitchen

Alan’s a key part of the household

Since he started being supported by Affinity Trust in Tameside, Alan hasn’t asked to go home once. He is now a key part of the household.

A new start in Leeds

Affinity Trust celebrated its move into new offices in Leeds with an open day on Thursday 14 September.

Rows of equipment used in laser tag games

Joe’s smoke-free laser tag

Joe, who is asthmatic, was able to to enjoy his first-ever game of laser tag.

A man in a purple jumper holding a bird feeder and smiling

North service rated ‘Good’

Affinity Trust’s North service was rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission.

Two men crouching with a spade on some grass

Marcos Ayerza opens Leicester allotment

Ex-rugby star Marcos Ayerza joined people supported by Affinity Trust as he opened a new allotment for people with learning disabilities in Leicester.

Woman with learning disabilities putting a rubbish bin into a skip

Joanne

We've been supporting Joanne in Leicestershire since 2011. Through supported living she is developing the skills to live independently.

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Ruth presents to managers

Ruth, who we support in Leicestershire, turned presenter for a day at Affinity Trust’s management conference in September 2018.

Man in wheelchair looking at a video, with a woman standing behind him

About us

We support people with a range of needs, from those who need little support to people who require round-the-clock, specialist support.

Man sitting on his kayak on a beach in Oban

Meet people we support

Affinity Trust supports over 1000 people across England and Scotland, each with their own needs, dreams and aspirations.

The role of a support worker

Support workers play a key role in enabling the people we support to carry out all their daily tasks.

Supported living

Around two thirds of the people we support live in their own home. We call this supported living.

Specialist support

The people we support may have mental ill-health, behaviours that challenge, or a history of offending, as well as a learning disability. We offer bespoke, specialist support for people with complex needs

two ladies and a man walking down a path in the garden

Transforming Care

Affinity Trust works in partnership with commissioners, health professionals, individuals and family members, in support of Transforming Care.

Woman smiling in a room with butterflies on the wall

Maryanne’s slimming story

Maryanne, who Affinity Trust has supported since 2016, lives in a quiet side-street in Didcot, Oxfordshire.

“The caring on the ground is fantastic”

Affinity Trust’s operations in the south of England have been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of social care in England.

Roman on the move

Roman, in his 50s, has been supported by Affinity Trust since 2016. He lives with three other people in a quiet Oxford suburb.

History, mission and values

Originally known as TACT (Thames and Chiltern Trust), Affinity Trust was set up in 1991, celebrating its 25th birthday in 2016.

About us

We support people with a range of needs, from those who need little support to people who require round-the-clock, specialist support.

Young support worker with his hand on the shoulder of an older man with learning disabilities

Portsmouth home rated ‘Good’

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Affinity Trust’s residential home in Portsmouth ‘Good’ in all five categories.

CQC rates Sheffield service ‘Good’

Affinity Trust’s Sheffield service was rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission in all five areas of inspection: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.

Man with learning disabilities kneeling down holding a hammer next to a cabinet

Yorkshire

We provide supported living and outreach services across Yorkshire and a day opportunities service in Leeds.

Affinity Trust shortlisted for sector awards

Affinity Trust has been shortlisted for six National Learning Disability and Autism Awards, one of the highest tallies of any organisation.

About us

We support people with a range of needs, from those who need little support to people who require round-the-clock, specialist support.

Supported living

Around two thirds of the people we support live in their own home. We call this supported living.

Meet Danny – Support Worker

Danny joined Affinity Trust as a Support Worker in Somerset in 2019, after working in a scaffolding business and as a monk.

Laurence

In 2013, we supported Laurence in his move from a residential college – where he had lived for several years – to his first home in Staffordshire, which he shares with two friends of a similar age.

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Emily

Emily, who we’ve supported since 2012, works at a charity shop one or two days every week.

Supported living

Around two thirds of the people we support live in their own home. We call this supported living.

Supported living

Around two thirds of the people we support live in their own home. We call this supported living.

Man with a learning disability sitting on a benc with a woman

“The staff are kind and respect my choices”

The Care Quality Commission has rated Affinity Trust’s support in Suffolk ‘Good’ in all five categories.

Why work for us?

We look for people who believe that everyone has the right to live a fulfilling life, learning disabled or not, and are keen to make a change in someone’s life.

“The caring on the ground is fantastic”

Affinity Trust’s operations in the south of England have been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of social care in England.

Sarah smells the coffee

Sarah, who is in her fifties, has complex needs, including learning disabilities, anorexia, non-verbal communication, depression, anxiety and a history of self-harm.

Why work for us?

We look for people who believe that everyone has the right to live a fulfilling life, learning disabled or not, and are keen to make a change in someone’s life.

“It is a joy to work here”

Affinity Trust’s service in Hailsham in East Sussex has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission .

A woman holds the hand of a man with learning disabilities

Paul

Paul lives in Sussex. He has multiple disabilities, walks with difficulty and has little verbal communication.

Anita

Anita has severe learning disabilities and is a wheelchair user. She's been supported by Affinity Trust since 2012.

Residential services

We manage a number of residential services across the country where small numbers of people live together in shared accommodation.

Ratings, reports and inspections

Affinity Trust's services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England and the Care Inspectorate in Scotland.

History, mission and values

Originally known as TACT (Thames and Chiltern Trust), Affinity Trust was set up in 1991, celebrating its 25th birthday in 2016.

A new start in Leeds

Affinity Trust celebrated its move into new offices in Leeds with an open day on Thursday 14 September.

New Positive Behaviour Support service in Bradford

Affinity Trust has launched a new Positive Behaviour Support service for children and young people with learning disabilities in Bradford.

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Day opportunities in Leeds

Based close to the centre of Leeds, our Opportunities Service provides a broad range of community-based activities for people with learning disabilities.

Supported living

Around two thirds of the people we support live in their own home. We call this supported living.

Current jobs

Search our latest vacancies in England and Scotland, find one that's right for you, and apply online.

Ratings, reports and inspections

Affinity Trust's services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England and the Care Inspectorate in Scotland.

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Central England

East Anglia

East England

Midlands

North England

North West England

Scotland

South England

South East England

South West England

Bradford Positive Behaviour Support Service