Guideposts Trust was founded in 1972 by local publishers in Witney who wanted to make life better for vulnerable people in our community.

Over the last 50 years we have become a charity providing life-changing support to disadvantaged groups in our community, including children and adults with additional needs and disabilities, people with mental health problems, older people with dementia and other neuro-degenerative conditions, and families or carers of these people.

We couldn’t have done this without the support of residents and businesses in Witney and the surrounding West Oxfordshire. With your help we will continue to help people live better lives in the community for the next 50 years.

How to Get Involved

Would you like to learn new skills, meet new people, and make a difference to the lives of some special people in your community? Work or Volunteer for Guideposts!

• Could you be the right person to work with us? See the roles we’re currently recruiting
• Would you like to volunteer? A little time could make a big difference in Guideposts services, at events, in our outdoor spaces, or even from home.
• If you’d like to offer your time or skills in another way, get in touch!

Our Services in Witney

To find out more about any of our services in the area, please contact oxfordshire@guideposts.org.uk.

Dig ‘n’ Grow

From our purposefully designed garden in Witney, Guideposts Dig ‘n’ Grow is a day service that equips adults with learning disabilities with new skills such as planting, woodwork, nature crafts and cooking, all in a safe and social setting.

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Dreamcatchers Forest School

Dreamcatchers Forest School provides children and young people with additional needs the opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural environment through hands-on play and team-building in woodland locations in Oxfordshire.

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GLADS Day Service

GLADS offers a range of social and skill-based activities for adults with learning disabilities, mobility impairments and other conditions. Alongside cooking, fitness, craft and music, we also go on trips in the local area.

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Guideposts CONNECT Social Groups

Guideposts CONNECT social groups are dementia-friendly friendship and support groups in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire for people living with long term health conditions, people caring for a relative or friend, and those looking to make new local friendships.

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Never Seen, Never Been – Trips

Inspiring day trips and experiences for people living with learning disabilities, including adventurous day trips and longer breaks in 2023.

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