Supportive Spaces Appeal

Many of our students at Treloar’s require support day and night—with over half of our students staying onsite in residential accommodation. We work hard to ensure that every student receives the outstanding care they deserve and for which Treloar’s is known for.

Why we need your help 

Gloucester House provides essential space for young people to live during term time and learn vital skills, but after 40 years, it urgently needs updating. 
 

"For our students staying in Gloucester House, it’s more than a place to live. It’s a place for finding friendships, discovering independence and building confidence. It’s home."

We’re raising £882,000 to transform the Cotswold Wing of Gloucester House into a modern, accessible, and supportive space designed to remove barriers and create more opportunities for young people.  We’re committed to making our campus more sustainable so we are fundraising to install solar panels in all new building projects.

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"My child is now developing socially with peers and learning to do things in a group for the first time."

Parent of a Gloucester House resident

Treloar's student with his assistant playing UNO card game in a brightly decorated room with pink balloon arch in the background. The assistant is holding a big size cards and the student is looking at them with a smile.

Gloucester House is a vital facility for students, but its outdated design makes daily life more complex: 
•    Bedrooms are too small for modern wheelchairs and essential medical equipment   
•    Shared bathrooms are far from bedrooms, complicating personal care   
•    Multiple staff are often needed in cramped spaces   
These limitations prevent Gloucester House from being the supportive space our students deserve. 

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Our vision for the Cotswold Wing of Gloucester House 

We will create: 
Larger bedrooms with space for equipment and personalisation   
Accessible ensuite or Jack and Jill bathrooms  
Improved ceiling hoist systems linking bedrooms and bathrooms   
Wider door frames for easy movement of beds and wheelchairs   
Improved communal area for socialising and making friendships 


This transformation will create a modern, accessible, and supportive environment that removes barriers and opens up new opportunities for young people at Treloar’s. By redeveloping the outdated wing, we will provide students with the privacy, facilities, and specialist adaptations they need to thrive, while promoting dignity, independence and well-being.
 

Sketch of a modern residential room at Treloar's with medical equipment, a bed and a window with curtains. There is also a door to the new bathroom accessed directly from bedroom.
New bedroom with hoist from bed to bathroom.
Sketch of a modernised bathroom at Treloar's with accessible equipment. There is a hoist in this bathroom.
New bathroom accessed directly from bedroom.

Be part of a future without limits 

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A gift today will help create an environment that supports every student to make the most of their time at Treloar’s. The redesigned space will enable students to build communication, social, vocational, and independent living skills, preparing them for adulthood and active participation in society.
Disabled students will benefit from an improved quality of life, greater access to education, and increased confidence in achieving their goals. Families will also benefit, as enhanced respite provision will help parents and carers better manage their caring responsibilities and will contribute to improved outcomes for siblings.
 

Can you help?

Double your impact! Thanks to the generosity of one of our donors, every pound you give to our appeal to renovate Gloucester House will be matched, up to £100,000. This means a donation of £25 becomes £50, or £60 if your donation is eligible for Gift Aid, at no extra cost to you!
Please donate today and help us reach our target!
 

  • Make a donation online where you could consider a one-off or regular gift.
  • Call the office on 01420 547 477 (between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday) and one of the fundraising team will be happy to take your donation over the telephone by debit or credit card.
  • Send us a cheque as your gift (payable to Treloar’s), stating your name and address to Gloucester House Appeal, Fundraising Team, Treloar's, Powell Drive, Holybourne, Alton GU34 4GL.
  • If you are able, you may increase the value of your gift by using the Gift Aid scheme. Please click here for further information and to download a declaration.
students and 2 staff play uno with extra large cards. They are smiling and seated around a large round table
Treloar's student listens attentively to his assistant showing a book page in a room with orange curtains. He is smiling and enjoying the activity.
Treloar's student using a communication device in a decorated classroom with colourful bunting overhead. She is laughing together with her assistant who is standing right beside her.

If you would like any further information on the appeal please get in touch with the Fundraising team on fundraising@treloar.org.uk or call 01420 547477.
Should we raise more than the cost of renovating Gloucester House, any remaining donations will be used for planned improvements to other residential properties to support students at key transition stages.

Thank you for your support.

School student in a Powerchair with an AAC Communication device, smiles towards the camera wearing a bright orange cardigan

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