The Lodge Trust CIO

14/01/2026

Here are a few snaps of the fun we had over the Christmas holiday, trip out to wish the animals at Oakham farm park Happy Christmas, we went out for lots of cakes and coffees, another fantastic trip to the Christmas light trail at Belton house and the last hurrah of bowling before getting back to our normal routines. We hope you are all enjoying your new year so far!

12/01/2026

Crafternoons at The Lodge Trust! 🎨 9th February Workshop: Saxby Craftz

Fancy making some glass art? Come on down to The Lodge Trust on the 9th February at 2pm to join in with Saxby Craftz to make a special light catcher!
Workshop cost £20, all materials will be provided.

As a special deal, you can get a drink and cake for £5, or get a lunch meal and a drink £10.50! ☕

Places are limited, so make sure you book yours! To book please email us at events@lodgetrust.org.uk with the reference Crafternoons- Saxby Craftz

10/01/2026

29/12/2025

New event: Crafternoons at The Lodge Trust! 🎨

Join us for an afternoon of crafts twice a month, starting on the 9th of February, with a glass-art workshop, led by Saxby Craftz.

As a special deal, you can get a coffee and cake for £5, or get a lunch meal for £10.50! ☕

Places are limited, so make sure you book yours!

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas from all at The Lodge Trust!🎁To celebrate the lead-up to the festive holidays, a few of our residents have been on exciting day trips.

Richard took a trip into town to see the Christmas tree.🎄Jonnie and Peter went to Fernley Barn for ice cream and coffee. 🍦

A few residents had their very last horse riding session of the year, and celebrated with a small party and some very festive-looking horses! 🐴

And some of the residents celebrated the end of the year with the sailing group by a delicious meal out! 🌟

From all of us at The Lodge Trust, we hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! 🎆

24/12/2025

Last Friday, The Lodge Trust had our Christmas Works Meal - a very festive day with staff and residents! We had a delicious Christmas dinner with a buffet pudding, crackers, and jolly hats! 🎄

Thank you to all the staff who helped out and made our Christmas Dinner Day extra special! 🌟We all had a lovely time celebrating a staff member who has been with us for many years.

19/12/2025

Last Friday was Christmas jumper day, and we celebrated by donning our best and most festive jumpers - the admin team were looking particularly jolly! 🎅

Chayne was looking fantastic in his turkey hat, and Emma, one of our new staff members, was looking very festive in her Christmas tree hat! 🎄

17/12/2025

The incredible Eva Long Productions came to the Lodge Trust last week to put on a pantomime: "Aladdin" 🧞‍♂️

Cassie and Louise led staff and residents in carols, Christmas songs, and wonderful comedy! Everyone enjoyed themselves. 🌟

Eva Long Productions specialise in professional community theatre that can be adapted to any space - especially schools and care homes.

15/12/2025

Over the last few weeks, our fantastic Social and Therapeutic Team have been up to fun events with our residents - from Christmas dinners with each of the houses, to festive doorway pictures, to day trips to Lincoln Castle with the walking group! 🎄

15/12/2025

Last Tuesday, a few residents had a fantastic morning at Launde Abbey delivering our fudge!

10/12/2025

Down in Enterprise, we have been busily preparing boxes of fudge for a Launde Abbey order. We usually make their Christmas favours - last year, we had a big jam and chutney order. But this year, we have been tasked with making batches of fudge. Our fantastic residents make the fudge and help box it up in those festive boxes! 🎁

Our fudge is also sold in the cafe - although not in these neat little boxes - so make sure you come down and check out all our different flavours! 🍬They make for perfect stocking-fillers and thoughtful gifts for the Christmas season!

All our produce is home-grown by our horticulture team, and our products are hand-made by our talented residents!🎨Our cafe is open from 9.30am to 4pm, serving hot food until 2.30pm. 🫖

05/12/2025

🍂WE ARE HIRING! HORITCULTURE SUPPORT WORKER.🍂

Love being outdoors? Passionate about helping others learn new skills?
This could be the perfect role for you!

We’re looking for a Horticulture Support Worker to join our Creative Enterprise team at The Lodge Trust in Oakham, Rutland. You’ll support adults with learning disabilities to grow confidence, develop horticulture skills, and help maintain our beautiful gardens and greenhouses.

✨“If you believe gardens aren’t the only things that need nurturing, step into a role where people and plants grow side by side.”✨

🌱What You’ll Do
• Support residents to learn horticulture skills
• Work across gardens, polytunnels & greenhouses
• Help maintain our grounds and produce saleable plants
• Support morning routines & personal care where needed
• Be part of a caring, Christian-ethos community

Location: Oakham, Rutland
Salary: £25,975–£26,214 per year
Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4:00pm (40 hrs/week)

📧Interested?
Simply scan the QR code in the image for full details and how to apply or use this link https://hr.breathehr.com/v/horticulture-support-worker-43974