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As you may know, Milestones Trust is celebrating its own milestone this year, turning 40! One of the ways we are marking the occasion is by inviting you to take on the 40 for 40 Challenge to celebrate our birthday and raise some money at the same time. The 40 for 40 Challenge is all …
Milestones Trust, a regional charity which supports adults with mental health needs and adults with learning disabilities, has successfully secured funding from South Gloucestershire Council’s Learning Disability Development Fund (LDDF) to deliver a pilot Art Facilitator Pathway course. The Trust will partner with the National Open College Network (NOCN) to co‑produce and deliver externally recognised …
Today, 16th April 2026, 40 years since Milestones Trust was incorporated in 1986, our CEO Hilary Crowhurst kicks off our 40th anniversary with some reflections on her time with the Trust. I joined Milestones in March 2020 – the very week the country went into lockdown. The timing couldn’t have been more surreal. Before taking …
Milestones Trust proudly celebrated the dedication and exceptional achievements of staff and volunteers at its annual Extra Mile and Long Service Awards ceremony, held on 6th March 2026 at the Holiday Inn Bristol – Filton. The event brought together people from all around the Trust in recognising individuals who have gone above and beyond in …
The Music Train is a much-loved community initiative, originally founded and facilitated by Liz Gray, a volunteer with Milestones Trust. Since its beginnings at Avon Valley Railway, the project has grown significantly, welcoming individuals with diverse support needs, and fostering inclusion through music. In the 2024/25 financial year alone, the Music Train hosted 152 events, …
