Professional, Person-Centred Social Care
We provide community-based support tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.
Our Services Include:
Individual Service Fund
An Individual Service Fund (ISF) is a simple way to manage your Personal Budget.
It gives you more choice and control over your support, without the responsibility of managing the money yourself.
If you choose an ISF, Coquet Trust holds your Personal Budget on your behalf. We then work with you to decide how your support is arranged, making sure it helps you achieve your chosen outcomes and live as independently as possible.
An ISF can be a good option if you:
- Want flexibility in who supports you
- Want more say in how your support is delivered
- Do not want the paperwork and responsibility of managing a Direct Payment
With an ISF:
- The money is used only for your support.
- We are accountable to both you and the local authority.
- We can adjust your support as your needs or goals change.
- If you would like, we can also use your budget to arrange support from other organisations.
Our role is to make sure your budget works for you – giving you choice, stability and support that fits your life.
Opportunity Services
Our Opportunity Services are designed to help you live a full, active and meaningful life — in ways that reflect who you are and what matters to you.
We believe that everyone should have the chance to grow, explore and contribute. That’s why our opportunities are shaped around your interests, your goals and your pace. You choose what you would like to do, and we support you to make it happen.
Through our Opportunity Services, you can:
- Work towards personal goals
- Build confidence and develop new skills
- Gain experience that may support future employment
- Try new activities in a safe and supportive environment
- Take part in educational opportunities
- Enjoy social, leisure and holiday activities
Some people may want to focus on building independence. Others may want to connect socially, learn something new or prepare for work. We will work alongside you to create opportunities that feel purposeful, enjoyable and right for you.
As interests and ambitions evolve, so do the opportunities we offer.
Outreach
Some people do not need full-time support but may still benefit from flexible, personalised help. Our Outreach service is designed to provide tailored support that fits around your life.
We focus on achieving positive outcomes by working with you in a way that builds independence, confidence and practical skills.
Support can range from a few hours each week to help with a specific goal, through to more regular daily support. We are flexible in our approach and will adapt your support as your needs and ambitions change.
Our Outreach support can include:
- Developing and maintaining everyday life skills, such as food shopping, cooking and household tasks
- Managing finances and budgeting, and maintaining a tenancy
- Building a healthy lifestyle through nutrition planning and physical activities
- Gaining work experience and developing employment skills
- Learning to travel independently on public transport
- Building an active social life, including attending clubs, organising trips and holidays, and developing friendships
- Accessing college or educational courses
- Support with personal care, where required
Our aim is simple: to provide the right level of support at the right time, so you can live as independently as possible.
Support Living
Coquet Trust provides dedicated support to help you live a full and meaningful life in your own home.
Support can range from a few hours each week to 24-hour support, depending on your needs. You may live in rented accommodation or in your own home, either on your own or sharing with others.
Our aim is to help you follow your aspirations, develop your skills and, if you choose, access education or employment – while becoming as independent and self-supporting as possible.
In Supported Living, we can support you with:
- Personal care
- Shopping and everyday tasks
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Cleaning and household routines
- Paying bills, managing finances and maintaining a tenancy
- Building and maintaining friendships, hobbies and social activities
- Accessing college courses or further education
- Gaining employment or work experience
- Practising your religion or faith
We have supported people to move into Supported Living from a family home, hospital or residential care setting. We work closely with you and those around you to ensure any transition is planned, supportive and right for you.
Short Breaks
Short Breaks (previously known as respite) give you the opportunity to enjoy a change of routine, have new experiences and take some time for yourself.
Everyone benefits from a little “me time”. At Coquet Trust, we provide short breaks that allow you to have fun, build confidence and spend time doing the things you enjoy.
Your short break might include activities such as cooking, swimming, fishing, playing games or simply relaxing. If you would prefer to go out for a meal, visit the cinema or enjoy a drink, we will support you to do that too.
Short Breaks can be arranged in different ways:
- Support in your own home, giving family members or carers peace of mind while they take a holiday or short break
- Supported holidays or trips away, where experienced support workers accompany you
During your short break, we can:
- Support you with personal care
- Help you take part in social activities such as cinema trips, theatre visits, sports and hobbies
- Enable you to attend courses or try learning something new
- Support you to stay in touch with friends
- Help you experience new activities, if you would like to
Our aim is to make your short break enjoyable, safe and tailored to you – whether that means rest and relaxation or trying something completely new.
Careers Support
Being an informal carer can be rewarding, but it can also be demanding and emotionally challenging.
At Coquet Trust, we recognise the vital role carers play and the importance of having the right support in place.
Our Carers Support service is designed to provide practical advice, guidance and access to support when it is needed most. This may include:
- Information about available services and funding options
- Emergency or contingency planning
- Short-term support to allow carers to take a break
- Signposting to community resources and local networks
We aim to work alongside carers, offering reassurance, clarity and practical help so that you feel supported in your caring role.
Further details about this service will be available soon.
Support Our Work
As a registered charity, Coquet Trust relies on strong partnerships and community support.
