Keep the light shining with Enham Trust this Christmas

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Negative attitudes based on prejudice or stereotype can stop disabled people from having equal opportunities. (Scope, 2025)

As we enter 2026, disabled people continue to face barriers to accessing the opportunities they deserve - something that we believe should no longer be happening. Together, we can continue to change that.

This Christmas, donate to light up our tree and spark brighter futures this festive season and beyond.

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Together, we can turn challenges into change and create a lasting difference for disabled people’s futures.

Jack's story - A chance that changed everything

One of the challenges faced by disabled people is securing meaningful employment. Disabled individuals are twice as likely to be unemployed than their non-disabled peers. (Disability Rights UK, 2022)

At 23, Jack had never had a paid job. Living with cerebral palsy and a visual impairment, he's faced constant rejection.

“It was daunting and draining,” Jack says. “I just wanted a routine, a purpose.”

He volunteered at a hospital to keep busy, but independence felt out of reach.

“People didn’t always understand my disability,” he explains. “If someone pointed in a direction, I couldn’t always see where they meant. It was frustrating both for them and for me.”

Jack is sat at a table packing a box of Fortnum and Mason tea bags. He is holding the packaging and smiling.

Everything changed when Jack was introduced to Enham Trust.

“Someone finally gave me a chance,” he smiles. “I was nervous, but so excited. If I hadn’t got that interview, I think I would have lost confidence completely.”

Today, Jack works at Enham Trust’s 3PL social enterprise, thriving in a safe, supportive environment.

Jack is loading a box of Fortnum and Mason tea bags onto a conveyor belt inside the Enham Trust E3PL social enterprise.

“I love coming in, being around people, solving problems,” he says. “I’ve got my own money now. I can make choices. It feels like a treat.”

For Jack, this job means independence, friendship, and hope.

“I’ve made friends who understand me. We were all in the same boat before. Now, we’re moving
forward together.”

Jack is smiling, stood outside Enham Trust's E3PL building, under a sign that reads 'Enham Packaging & Storage'

Jack’s message to you is:

“Thank you.

Because of you, I have something to
get up for in the morning.”

This Christmas, your gift can give someone like Jack a chance
that changes everything.

£30	Could help a disabled person access meaningful employment at Enham Trust through workplace adaptations.
£15	Could boost a disabled person’s health and wellbeing through individualised support in a sport or wellbeing activity.
£7	Could reduce loneliness by supporting a disabled person to join a social activity like Film night, Disco or Bingo.