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. 

Direct Payments Survey 2026 - Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council is inviting residents who use Direct Payments to support their social care needs, to take part in the Direct Payments Survey 2026. The survey is anonymous, takes around 10 minutes to complete, and gives residents the chance to share what is working well and where support could be improved. The survey closes on 22 March 2026. Link to survey - Direct Payments survey 2026 - Warwickshire County Council - Citizen Space


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
  Opportunities from Arts Uplift, designed to support mental health and wellbeing through creativity. Learn more.
  1. Song Writing for Wellbeing - A gentle and uplifting group singing session led by Claire Fowler, open to anyone with no experience needed. Takes place at Life Church, Leamington Spa on Tuesdays from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm on 12 May, 16 June, 14 July and 25 August 2026.
  2. Creative Writing for Wellbeing - A relaxed online creative writing group led by Tristan Jackson-Pate, using writing to support confidence, self-expression and wellbeing. Sessions take place on Zoom on Wednesdays from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm on 20 May, 17 June, 8 July and 19 August 2026.
  3. Wren Hall Afternoon Tea
  Enjoy an afternoon tea while supporting Arts Uplift’s work. Takes place on Sunday 5 April 2026, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Wren Hall, School Lane, Wroxhall, Warwickshire, CV35 7NF.
  4. Book Club
  Join Arts Uplift’s Book Club on Friday 24 April 2026 from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Tickets are £5 standard or £8 supporter, plus booking fee.

Events