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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Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Ruth presents to managers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

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

Man with learning disabilities walking with his support worker

Join 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.

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Meet our staff

We employ over 2,000 staff who work at more than 250 locations across England and Scotland. Find out what they feel about working at Affinity Trust.

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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.

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Ratings, reports and inspections

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

Paul

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

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.

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’ care and 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.

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Supported living

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

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.

From trainer to cook

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

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.

Englefield Garden Centre

Close to Reading, Englefield Garden Centre is a self-sustaining social enterprise that operates without funding grants or subsidies.

Woman and man listening to music on the same headphones

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.

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 new start in Leeds

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

Transforming Care

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

Woman with learning disabilities sitting on a sofa, laughing

Mary

In 2010, Affinity Trust began supporting Mary to live independently in her own home in Cambridgeshire.

“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.

photo of woman we support and support worker in the supermarket

“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.

Get fit in Hereford

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

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Andrew and Jody

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.

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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

For commissioners

We work within 35 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

Affinity Trust’s North Service Receives ‘Good’ Rating

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 her Leicestershire home since 2011.

Ruth presents to managers

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

A man standing in front of a yellow door

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.

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 physical disabilities, sensory impairments, challenging behaviours, or other chronic health conditions, in addition to their learning disability.

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.

Man with walking stick standing outside his front door

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.

“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.

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.

‘Very good’ care and 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’.

“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 .

“Staff provide really well for people’s needs”

The Care Quality Commission has rated Affinity Trust’s residential home at Pear Tree Lane in Wolverhampton ‘Good’ in all five categories.

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.

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.

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.

Join 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.

Join 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 homes

We manage a number of residential homes across the country where small numbers of supported 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.

Two men at a table, one is writing in a file

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.