Calvert Trust

Calvert Trust

Founded in 1978, Calvert Trust is the inspiration of John Fryer-Spedding, whose vision was to enable people with disabilities to benefit from outdoor activities in the countryside.

The Calvert Trust enables people with disabilities, together with their families and friends, to achieve their potential through the challenge of outdoor adventure in the countryside.

We aim to do this by providing:

  • A wide range of adventurous outdoor activities, meaningful challenge and adventure within a framework of safety
  • Skilled, qualified and caring staff able to fulfil the needs of visitors
  • Accommodation appropriate to the needs of the visitors
  • Facilities for families and friends to share the enjoyment and experience

The benefits and enjoyment of the activities will be offered to all, irrespective of ability.  These benefits include:

  • The enrichment in the life of each individual through adventure and personal achievement
  • The chance to enjoy countryside of exceptional natural beauty
  • Recreational opportunities that can be transferred into everyday living
  • Personal development and rehabilitation leading to integration

 

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01434 250232 (Kielder) 01434 250232 (Kielder) 01598 763221 (Exmoor) 01598 763221 (Exmoor)
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CA12 4QD
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Exmoor
Kielder and Lake District
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By focusing on challenging disability through outdoor adventure, a visit to the Calvert Trust is not just about fun, it's about developing personal skills that can be taken into everyday life, including:

  • building self-confidence
  • gaining independence
  • making new friends 
  • acquiring new hobbies and skills.

Each visit provides the opportunity to try something new in a safe and caring environment. By pushing these boundaries with the support of our instructors, visitors feel more comfortable about trying new things at home.

Accessibility

Our specialist equipment enables all abilities to take part in activities.  We have hoist facilities in the riding school and also on the pontoon for our water based activities.  In addition we have specialist climbing supports and adaptive equipment such as paddle grips, archer’s arm supports.

Our accommodation is also fully accessible with ensuite level entry shower rooms and accessible bathrooms are available (although not ensuite).  Throughout the building we have widened doors and corridors, electric doors and lifts to the upper floors.  All rooms are fitted with Menvicall alarms linked to reception during the day and to the duty instructor in the evenings.

In addition, we have a wide range of specialist equipment for our visitors which can be reserved prior to visiting.

  • Electric and manual hoists
  • Shower chairs
  • Over bed pole hoist
  • Commodes
  • Electric beds available in some rooms
  • Bed blocks
  • Mattress elevators
  • Trembler pads
  • Cotsides
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