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Bristol based charity dedicated to creating communities where older people flourish.

23/01/2026

🏡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝟯𝟴 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 🏡

This spacious second-floor apartment sits within our vibrant retirement village in Keynsham, The Chocolate Quarter.

This two-bedroom apartment offering generous living space and stunning triple-aspect views, including over Kelston Hill. The property features two double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room, two reception areas including a dedicated dining space, and an open-plan kitchen/living area. Additional benefits include a guest cloakroom, separate laundry room, and two storage rooms.

🔑 £699,000 (other charges apply)
📌 Keynsham
🛏️ 2 beds
🚿 2 en-suite shower

A guided tour is available—please RSVP by calling 0117 919 4257. Our property sales co-ordinators will show you not only the apartment, but also the facilities and surroundings at The Chocolate Quarter. Tours typically take place Monday - Friday. Feel free to call us if you'd like to talk through any elements surrounding the tour or have any questions about the apartment.

View all available properties here: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/retirement-villages/available-now

22/01/2026

❤️We’re so grateful to receive positive feedback like this on carehome.co.uk.

Providing excellent care, day and night, is what we’re here for. Feedback like this means more than you know. Our dedicated colleagues will continue to provide the very best personalised care for you.

For more information about John Wills House Care Home - St Monica Trust , please visit: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/care/care-homes/john-wills-house-bristol

For enquiries, please call our team on 0117 919 4263.

21/01/2026

Supporting the lives of older people has been part of the vision of the St Monica Trust since it began over 100 years ago.

Our aim is to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund.

The feedback we receive from the recipients of these grants and their support workers demonstrates the importance of this work and the impact it can have on individuals' lives.

If you know someone 55+ living in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire and facing a difficult time, our team might be able to help them.

To find out more about our grants and eligibility criteria, please visit our website: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-foundation/charitable-giving/funding-for-individuals

Or contact our team to find out more:
📞 0117 949 4003
📧 charitableimpact@stmonicatrust.org.uk

20/01/2026

Today, we are looking back on an inclusive evening enjoyed last month at Monica Wills House retirement village. A special community performance by our ‘Tea & Tales’ group was proudly hosted, followed by a festive social that brought together our residents and members of the wider South Bristol community.

Thank you to To***co Factory Theatres and all the other community teams involved this autumn who helped bring this community project together.

Photographs by: Mr Edward Felton (To***co Factory Theatres)

19/01/2026

⏰ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲
Three days to go until our Recruitment Open Day!
Join our caring team at The Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham and make a real difference in people’s lives as a domiciliary care worker. Flexible roles available – come and meet our team on Thursday 22 January to find out more.

📅 Thursday 22 January 2026
⏰ 12.00pm – 4.00pm
📍 The Chocolate Quarter, Trajectus Way, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2GJ
✔️ 𝐍𝐨 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 – 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲!

At St Monica Trust, we’re a trusted charity committed to creating communities where older people flourish. We put people first – starting with our colleagues. You’ll be supported, rewarded, and encouraged to grow through training, teamwork, and shared learning.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀?
⭐ Competitive pay and enhancements, plus great benefits
⭐ Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
⭐ Gold-standard training & career progression
⭐ Supportive team environment

We’d love to meet you – see you on Thursday! For any enquiries, please call 0117 363 7130 or visit stmonicatrust.org.uk/jobs

🅿️𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: FREE 2 HOUR PARKING in the Purple bays at the rear of The Chocolate Quarter. If you’re staying longer, you can validate your parking at the main concierge desk for free. There are also PAY AND DISPLAY CAR PARKS at the front of Somerdale Pavilion and behind Somerdale School. Small charges apply - 60p per hour.

To apply for our domiciliary care roles, please visit: https://stmonicatrust.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/External?q=Domiciliary%20care

16/01/2026

🌟 Meet Ollie: from Apprentice Finance Assistant to Deputy Financial Accounting Manager! 🌟

Nine years ago, Ollie joined us as one of our very first apprentices. What started as a stepping stone has become a thriving career.

Rather than going to university, Ollie chose to earn while learning. With a love for logic and numbers, he’s worked through Levels 2, 3, and 4 at the Trust — and is now tackling the Level 7 ACCA qualification.

Support from mentors like his line manager, a welcoming team, and a culture that values progression and well-being have all had a big impact on Ollie’s progress here.

His advice for anyone considering an apprenticeship?
💬 “Do it. I’ve never regretted joining. It’s changed my life.”

We’re proud to create an environment where people can grow, achieve, and thrive.

✨ Find out more about our apprenticeships here: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-foundation/care-academy/apprenticeships

15/01/2026

Back in December, Charterhouse Care Home enjoyed a lovely visit from Bath College beauty students, who generously gave up their time to offer free beauty treatments for our residents. It was a day full of warm smiles, laughter, and meaningful connections.✨

Find out more about Charterhouse care home here: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/care/care-homes/charterhouse

14/01/2026

💬 “We are so grateful to St Monica Trust for their incredible support. Their generosity in awarding us a grant has made such a difference, and the process was handled with kindness and professionalism throughout. It’s clear that they genuinely care about supporting people and communities, and we couldn’t be more thankful. A truly wonderful organisation!”

Supporting the lives of older people has been part of the vision of the St Monica Trust since it began over 100 years ago.

Our aim is to help older people live independently in their own community for as long as possible. We do this by helping individuals with financial support through our Individual Giving Fund.

The feedback we receive from the recipients of these grants and their support workers demonstrates the importance of this work and the impact it can have on individuals' lives.

If you know someone 55+ living in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire and facing a difficult time, our team might be able to help them.

To find out more about our grants and eligibility criteria, please visit our website: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-foundation/charitable-giving/funding-for-individuals

Or contact our team to find out more:
📞 0117 949 4003
📧 charitableimpact@stmonicatrust.org.uk

13/01/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩.

Ready for more independence? Work at our retirement village and care home in Sandford and enjoy the option of renting shared housing nearby, countryside living, and a supportive team that genuinely cares.

From care roles to hospitality, full-time or part-time, this could be the start of your next chapter.

With our roles in Sandford comes a fully furnished room up for grabs to rent. Spacious, stylish, and just a short walk from our Sandford site.

Set in the beautiful Somerset countryside with a shop and pub nearby, and super convenient.

📩 Questions? Email our Recruitment Team at recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk

For more details, please visit: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/jobs

To apply for our jobs in Sandford, please visit:
https://stmonicatrust.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/External?locations=e668ee1590fa1001e0eade491a4c0000&locations=e668ee1590fa1001e0eae57f15280000&locations=045dc2f5c4861000b2cd98c8b4800000

12/01/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬!
Join our caring team and make a real difference in people’s lives. Enjoy flexible hours, a supportive environment, and opportunities for growth. Flexible roles are available – come and meet us at our Open Day on 22 January to learn more.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐲:
📅 Thursday 22 January 2026
⏰ 12.00pm – 4.00pm
📍 The Chocolate Quarter, Trajectus Way, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2GJ

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭?
⭐Industry-leading rates of pay and enhancements
⭐Great benefits inc. free parking, subsidised gym/pool, meals and more
⭐Gold standard training and career progression
⭐Amazing colleagues and residents - smiles, fun and laughter every day

For any enquiries, please call 0117 363 7130 or visit stmonicatrust.org.uk/jobs

🅿️𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: FREE 2 HOUR PARKING in the Purple bays at the rear of The Chocolate Quarter. If you’re staying longer, you can validate your parking at the main concierge desk for free. There are also PAY AND DISPLAY CAR PARKS at the front of Somerdale Pavilion and behind Somerdale School. Small charges apply - 60p per hour.

To apply for our domiciliary care roles, please visit: https://stmonicatrust.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/External?q=Domiciliary%20care

10/01/2026

As our Improving Connections Fund series comes to a close, we’re celebrating the projects that have made a real difference for older people across our communities.

Today, we’re spotlighting the final two organisations whose work has helped tackle loneliness and strengthen connections.

🌟 Alive Activities: Share and Repair Café

Alive’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.

Across 13 sessions, the project celebrated community expertise and connection, and has since produced a How-to Guide to support replication in other areas.

“Lovely to mix with people you wouldn't usually mix with. What the project is doing is wonderful, bringing people together and joyful, accessible and healthy activity.”

🌟 Coniston Community Association: Coniston Connects

Coniston Community Association launched Coniston Connects to support older residents in Patchway, a priority neighbourhood where many people continued to feel isolated following the pandemic.

The project offered free activities, hot lunches and subsidised transport, creating a welcoming space for people to reconnect at their own pace. Participants reported improved well-being, new friendships and a renewed sense of belonging.

Thank you to all ten organisations for your hard work and dedication to tackling loneliness among older people.

Find out more 👉 https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-foundation/charitable-giving/funding-in-our-community/improving-connections-fund/project-impact

09/01/2026

Our Improving Connections Fund forms part of our long-term commitment to fostering connection and inclusion in later life.

Today, we’re spotlighting two organisations whose projects helped turn that commitment into action.

🌟 Carers Support Centre: Befriending and Connection Service

Carers Support Centre launched a Befriending and Connection Service to reduce loneliness among older carers in South Gloucestershire.

Carers were matched with trained volunteers for six weekly phone calls offering companionship, emotional support, and signposting to further support. Feedback from both carers and volunteers was positive, highlighting the value of personalised support and connection.

“I have really enjoyed talking to her… I feel so guilty thinking of myself. The Befriender has given me a lot of encouragement in venturing out on my own.”

🌟 Talk Club

Talk Club 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 grew beyond North Somerset into Bristol and Bath & North East Somerset, helping increase social connection, reduce loneliness, and improve both physical and mental well-being.

“I’m 58. After being in a dark place, Talk Club has given me back my life. I have made new friendships and brought me out from isolating away from people and situations. It has made me realise that I am not alone and not the only one suffering.”

We’re proud to support work that promotes connection and helps people feel a sense of belonging at any age.

We’ll be sharing our final fund stories tomorrow.

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https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/

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