Trustee – Pastoral role vacancy
Opportunity to get involved in Taunton’s oldest charity. Helping those in need locally and support our Residents living in our Almshouses.
Taunton Heritage Trust, is looking for a new Trustee to help improve the pastoral support we provide to our Residents—older adults who live in our housing community.
We are particularly looking for someone with experience in pastoral care, social work, housing support, or community engagement who can bring valuable insights to our Board. This is a voluntary governance role with a flexible time commitment, but it offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
- Would you or someone in your network be interested in this opportunity?
We’d love to hear from anyone who:
- Understands the challenges older adults face in housing and well-being
- Wants to shape how we support Residents and foster a caring community
- Has time to contribute to a small but impactful charity
Please feel free to share this opportunity within your network or let us know if you’d like to discuss it further.
THT latest newsletter
Valentine’s Coffee Morning Treats
St James Close mini party
Fraud Prevention Talk
The Residents’ coffee morning included a highly informative presentation delivered by the Fraud Prevention Team. The session provided valuable insight into current fraud risks and practical advice on how to recognise and prevent fraudulent activity. Residents were actively engaged throughout the talk, asking a number of thoughtful questions, and feedback indicated that the presentation was both extremely interesting and beneficial.
Thank you to Avon & Somerset police for taking the time out to come and meet our Residents.
Work Experience Student
Residents’ Christmas Party 2025
Leycroft Close – Flat refurbishment – Get in touch if you are interested in living in one of our Almshouses!
Residents Christmas Party 2024
5th December 2024
Water fountain feature
01 July 2024
The Trust’s Grant Scheme not only benefits those in financial need in the local community and new and existing Residents of the Trust with items for the home. The Trust will also grant for items to improve the community on sites. Recently Residents of our Bernard Taylor Homes and Huish site have been awarded a water feature and a bench for a small garden area they are calling the “secret garden”. The Residents have enjoyed designing the outside space and adding their own flowers and plants.
French Twinning Group visit to Grays
22nd April 2024
The Staff & Trustees welcomed the French Twinning Group along with the Mayor to Grays Almshouses to have a tour of the Chapel and Almshouses and learn about the history of Grays and how it was started. The group were fascinated by the Chapel especially the old trunk which contained the historic bibles. A huge thank you to our Chair Liz & Vice Chair Norman for their expert history knowledge. It was a very informative tour enjoyed by everyone.
Homemade Easter Cakes
March 2024
We’ve been spoilt again by our Residents! Homemade Easter cakes!
Claire’s leaving presentation
February 2024
Trustees and staff members gathered together for Claire’s farewell presentation on the 7th February. She has made a huge impact on the Trust and we are so grateful for all her hard work over the nearly 6 years she has worked for the Trust. We wish her all the best with her business. She will be missed by all.
Leycroft in Lights – Christmas 2023
19th December 2023
BBC Radio Somerset – Secret Somerset Grays Almshouses
23rd October 2023
BBC Radio Somerset recently met with our Chair Liz Fothergill to find out more about the secrets of our historic Grays Almshouses. Please click the below link to listen via BBC sounds.
Mayor visit to Huish Homes
8th August 2023
Residents Christmas Party 2024
Residents Survey 2024
Water fountain feature
Almshouse Association Seminar – June 2019
Easter Egg Hunt – 19th April 2019
Race Night
