To allow our staff and volunteers a well-earned rest and to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the Christmas period, our offices will close at 2pm on Tuesday 23 December and will reopen on Friday 2 January 2026. For those who receive support from our CARE Project, the final opportunity to request a food parcel is 12pm on Monday 22 December. For professionals requesting support from our Baby Bank, the final opportunity to submit a request is 5pm on 16 December, with collections available until office closure on 22 December. We wish you a peaceful Christmas and every blessing for the New Year. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Josh D

Let us introduce you to Josh! We all love Josh here at The Parish Trust. We’ve seen such a difference in him since he first came to us to volunteer. Josh is autistic and when he started volunteering, he was shy and a little bit hard on himself. But over time, he’s found out that there is so much he can do, and that his autism only adds to his awesomeness!

What is your name and what roles do you volunteer for at the Parish Trust

I am Josh Davies. The one and only! I stock the shelves, collect food and litter pick on a Monday.

How has volunteering impacted you personally?

I am having the time of my life and enjoying the company of the bestest friends I have ever had.

What is your favourite thing about volunteering?

I enjoy everything but at litter picking, we have a good laugh and pick up lots of rubbish on the way!

Why don’t you consider volunteering? There’s lots of roles available, you don’t have to commit to many hours each week, and we really try to look after our volunteers well. Go to our volunteering page for more information.

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The Parish Trust is preparing to move to a new location. Please Click Here for full details about our move, and how it affects you.

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