16/12/2025
The King’s Trust Programme
/ Blog / By Joanne Rowe
Welcoming The King’s Trust Groups to Coldwell Activity Centre
Coldwell Activity Centre has been proud to welcome groups from The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust) for over 16 years, and it’s been incredible to see how these residentials continue to grow and develop year after year.
We have King’s Trust teams travelling to us from Yorkshire, Manchester, and beyond. It’s always a pleasure to see familiar faces returning, alongside new groups beginning their own journeys.
Why King’s Trust Groups Choose Coldwell
Coldwell offers the perfect setting for King’s Trust residentials, combining space, flexibility and a supportive environment:
Exclusive use of the Centre, allowing groups to feel relaxed and safe from the moment they arrive
13 bedrooms with flexible sleeping arrangements, ideal for residential programmes
Large communal areas for workshops, discussions, and team activities
Relaxed spaces where individuals can step away when they need quiet time
Our rural setting provides a welcome change from busy urban life, helping young people reset, reflect, and focus on personal development.
archery
walk to Boulsworth hill
Igloo building in the woods
Activities That Build Confidence
King’s Trust groups make full use of both our on-site facilities and trusted outdoor activity providers. These experiences help participants:
Work as a team
Build confidence
Push boundaries in a safe environment
Develop practical life skills
Outdoor challenges combined with group activities often become the highlights of each stay, creating shared experiences that strengthen bonds and boost self-belief.
A Place to Grow
Many of the groups use Coldwell as part of their wider programme, giving participants space to:
Learn new skills
Take on responsibility
Build confidence away from home
Prepare for employment, education, or self-employment
Over the years, we’ve seen first-hand how powerful these residentials can be — not just for the group as a whole, but for individuals finding their confidence and direction.
Not Convinced – Take a look at our review from Bradford King’s Trust
Fantastic place with stunning views, amazing staff and so much more…
I book here to take young people I work with on residentials and I have used Coldwell now for many years, 3 times a year.
This accommodation itself is such a safe and secure site the staff are so friendly, welcoming and make an effort to ensure its guests are happy and made to feel welcome. When working with young people , sometimes these young people are guarded around new adults , the staff make the young people feel so comfortable and welcomed. The staff go above and beyond and I couldn’t sing their praises enough!
The rooms are perfect for sharing or having your own room and its always cleaned to a high standard upon our arrival. There is an outdoor exercise part , table tennis and air hockey area, pool room and an activity room where you can borrow equipment from Coldwell. The space throughout the house is ideal whether you are doing group games and activities or your having downtime to relax and read with the stunning views in the background.
I truly cant recommend this place enough and of course ill be returning. If your looking for a top-tier residential experience, look no further!
Looking Ahead
We’re incredibly proud of our long-standing relationship with The King’s Trust and look forward to welcoming many more groups in the years to come.
If you’re part of a King’s Trust programme and looking for a flexible, supportive residential venue, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 bookings@coldwell.org.uk
📞 01282 601819
