Welcome to Penderels Trust Warwickshire

Please find below some general information on the services we offer.  

You can access via the website:

• PA Finder - the right hand side of this page
• Document centre - the right hand side of this page
• Events Calendar - link at the top of the page

Please contact us at the office if you need any further help or information. If you have a Managed Account, please use the email cma@penderelstrust.org.uk

Services in Warwickshire

Penderels Trust is working in partnership with Warwickshire County Council to provide Personal Assistant Recruitment and Employment, managed account and payroll services for people who receive a direct payment in the area.

• Support when recruiting a personal assistant including dedicated recruitment line.
• Guidance on all aspects of being a good employer including legal obligations and responsibilities
• PA Finder service 
• Online document centre 
• Payroll services
• Managed account service

You can also watch our bite-sized videos to learn more about Direct Payments, Penderels Trust and our services. See the flyer available to download at the bottom of this page. 

Informal Carers in Warwickshire Participation in Service Design

If you are an informal, unpaid carer in Warwickshire, you can help design future services for informal carers. You can register an interest in participating here  
 

Safeguarding in Warwickshire

If someone you know in Warwickshire is being abused or you think they might be, please contact the safeguarding team at Warwickshire County Council. It's better to be on the safe side. 

Adults: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/safeguardingadults

Children: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/childprotection

Are you a PA in Warwickshire? We have a Facebook group just for you!  

Useful links

• Information and Advice for Neurodivergent People - Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council have produced this booklet which details support available for people with neurodivergence
• Cost of living advice - from the Family Information Service run by Warwickshire County Council 
• Carers Trust Heart of England - Support for carers including events and respite
• Parenting Project - Support for families and children in Warwickshire
• Recovery and Wellbeing Academy  - Free in-person and online courses about mental health and employability rights

 

Mental Health Support in Warwickshire: 

• Wellbeing for Warwickshire - support, online counselling and guidance 24/7
   
• Are you aged 16 - 25 and struggling with your mental health?
  The Peer Mentor Support Service by Mind is here to support you. One-to-one and group-based support to help build resilience, boost confidence and improve your mental wellbeing. Learn more.
   
• Free Wellbeing Workshops – Open to Coventry & Warwickshire Residents
  Arts Uplift, in partnership with the Recovery and Wellbeing Academy, is offering three free creative wellbeing courses for adults across Coventry and Warwickshire from September 2026. The sessions are designed to support mental wellbeing, build confidence and help people connect with others through creative activity. No previous experience is needed. Learn more.

  1. Creative Writing for Wellbeing - A supportive online course led by writer and theatre maker Tristan Jackson-Pate, exploring storytelling and creative writing while building confidence and supporting wellbeing. Sessions take place via Zoom on Mondays from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm, from 14 September to 23 November 2026.
  2. Singing for Wellbeing - Friendly group singing sessions led by experienced choir leader Claire Fowler, using familiar songs and breathing techniques to support wellbeing and confidence. Sessions take place at Life Community Church, Leamington Spa, on Tuesdays from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm, from 15 September to 1 December 2026. No singing experience is needed.
  3. Mindful Photography - A relaxed course combining photography and mindfulness to help participants slow down, reduce stress and explore a more creative way of seeing their surroundings. Sessions take place at The Benn Partnership, Rugby, on Mondays from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm, from 14 September to 7 December 2026. No specialist equipment or photography experience is needed.

Events

• Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice
  Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice (WPCV) is an independent, parent-carer-led organisation for families of children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It gives parent carers opportunities to share their experiences, connect with others and have their voices heard by decision-makers across education, health and social care. Membership is free and is open to eligible parent carers whether or not their child has a formal diagnosis. Visit www.warwickshireparentcarervoice.org to find out more and join.

  Parent Carer Group – Shipston-on-Stour
  Local SEND parent carers are invited to come along, meet other parent carers and connect with people who understand their experiences. The group meets from 9.30 am to 11.00 am at Ellen Badger Hospital, Stratford Road, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4AX. Learn more about upcoming sessions.

• Carer Support Group - Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
  The WE CARE Carer Support Group is for people supporting someone who is accessing mental health services. To attend the next meeting, please contact WeCare@covwarkpt.nhs.uk.
   
• Carers Workshops in Warwickshire
  Have your say and help shape the future of care and support for carers. Warwickshire County Council is holding a series of workshops for carers this September, giving carers the opportunity to share their experiences, raise what matters to them and help influence the support available across Warwickshire. Register here.