Oaklea Trust https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk Providers of Care and Support Across the North of England Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:30:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-oaklea-favicon-32x32.jpg Oaklea Trust https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk 32 32 202859131 “A great support network” https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/a-great-support-network/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:30:42 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14901 One of the regular things we do is review how the care we provide to those we support is meeting their needs. Today Alice and family came to Oaklea Headquarters for her catch up with our teams and check progress. Turning over another page It was especially poignant as all three featured in our Annual…

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]]> 14901 Robin steps up -Board of Trustee changes https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/robin-steps-up-board-of-trustee-changes/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:40:37 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14868 Oaklea Trust is announcing some changes on our Trustee Board. Farewell Chris – Welcome Robin “After almost 10 years on the Board, including 7 years as Chair, Chris Harris has stepped down from his role as Chair of Trustees for the Oaklea Group. We are incredibly grateful for his guidance, leadership, and support, and for…

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]]> 14868 By George – what a week! https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/by-george-what-a-week/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:31:09 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14780 This week we have been celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (Find out more #NAW2026) Something big this way comes….but you will need to read on! It started with a top trio… We started by bigging up 3 Oaklea/Right2Work Apprentices George has been fired up all week! You will discover why as you scroll on….. Earlier this…

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]]> 14780 In good company – together we thrive https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/in-good-company-together-we-thrive/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:58:45 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14664 “We are dedicated to making sure that people’s individual preferences and choices are at the forefront.” Roisin Burton, Oaklea Director of Care Putting people at the heart of what we do – it’s a case of full steam ahead in the North East! It’s best illustrated by ensuring those we support live their best lives…

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]]> 14664 Expertise wanted – Be a Trustee says Andy https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/expertise-wanted-be-a-trustee-says-andy/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:01:46 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14632 Why not make 2026 the year you choose to become a volunteer Trustee at Oaklea (or a volunteer Board member at our CIC Right2Work)? We have put together a detailed pack (or go to Trustee section https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/become-a-trustee/ for more) which outlines what qualities and skills we are after. Download it here Following a review of…

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]]> 14632 Paige hits a new level! https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/paige-hits-a-new-level/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:29:25 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14541 We like to celebrate success when it comes to our Oaklea Apprentice Academy. The initiative started in South Lakes with Kendal College and has since expanded to the NE in County Durham. On the level (2) in County Durham! One of our success stories in the NE is Paige! She has been studying at East…

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]]> 14541 Oaklea Group Annual Report 2025 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/oaklea-group-annual-report-2025/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:44:47 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14519 “A year of change, engagement and ambition and there is a strong appetite to build on the brilliant foundations laid well before I joined.” Jenna Hall, Oaklea Group CEO Our Annual Report for 2024-25 is now available to download. Download the report here Interactive version on this link https://indd.adobe.com/view/f531658b-fbf4-4607-b1f2-765dc9073f97 Or the PDF here You can…

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]]> 14519 Reflecting on new challenges! https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/its-darby-day-for-andy/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14459 The Oaklea Group have appointed Andy Darby as their new Finance Director, he will join the group in November. Welcome aboard -It’s Darby day for Andy “The Trustees, Jenna Hall, Group CEO and the Executive Team are delighted that Andy is joining the team. Through the interview process he demonstrated his experience at a strategic…

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]]> 14459 Making an entrance County Durham style! https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/making-an-entrance-county-durham-style/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:07:00 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14347 “It was just to make it more appealing to our lads & when their families visit” Bev Hutchinson, Oaklea A change is gonna come – and wow – they did it with style! People Oaklea support in County Durham wanted to refresh their surrounds. Our England is a garden that is full of stately views,Of…

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]]> 14347 The 7 Keys to Partying – Sam has got this! https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/the-7-keys-to-partying-sam-has-got-this/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:54:00 +0000 https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/?p=14227 What a weekend – Oaklea staff celebrated in style – ensuring those we support make the most of life -and take time to celebrate the great things we often take for granted – friends, family and good times! Lets head to the garden – for a Party – oh you’re already underway! Life’s a beach…

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