Our Story

For forty years, we’ve supported in bringing people and the community together.  

After the closure of the Sandhill Park Disabilities Hospital in Bishops Lydeard, a dedicated group of staff acquired our current HQ at the Albemarle Centre. The centre opened in 1983 as a safe haven in the heart of Taunton. 
Nowadays, we are first and foremost a local charity for local people, run by local people. We have a proud history of supporting mentally & physically disabled people, and those with learning difficulties in Taunton and the surrounding areas.
Our core charitable aim is to provide a safe environment where people are treated as equals to everyone else in the community. Our staff aim to tailor the everyday experience to the needs of those we support, whether it be support with social interaction, nutrition, shopping, paying bills or days out.
Over the years, we have acquired 18 supported living flats in and around Albemarle Road & Station Road. Our supported care team is used not only by our own residents but also by the wider Taunton community.
On top of this, the Albemarle Centre has grown and developed into a thriving community & conference centre. We provide space for a wide range of groups from independent counselling services to Somerset Skills & Learning, as well as Creative Minds & Taunton Longswords, to name but a few.