Canterbury Oast Trust (COT) is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities in Kent and East Sussex. We create opportunities for those who would not be able to look after themselves outside a safe and supportive environment. Quality of life is enhanced by involvement in a real choice of programmes, many of which are in our own self help ventures.

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The Trust is committed to providing residents with a high standard of Care, Opportunity and Training for their individual development so that they may reach their full potential and live and work as equal members of society.

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What we do
Providing care and encouragement for people with learning and physical disabilities is the essence of our work. We provide a home, 24-hour care, a programme of personal development, work training and work experience for adults with a learning or physical disability.

How you can help
We need volunteers who give us anything from just one day a year to two days a week - find out more about volunteering. We also need donations to continue our work both from companies and private individuals - find out more about Gift Aid, Payroll Giving, Donations and Legacies. Click below to make a secure on-line payment through the Charities Aid Foundation Give Now service:

Businesses can help too!
Corporate volunteering is a vital part of the operation of Canterbury Oast Trust. Raise your corporate profile and build your team through providing volunteers and donating resources - find out more about corporate volunteering

Our Self-Help Ventures

• South of England Rare Breeds Centre
• Granary Restaurant
• Falcons Conference Centre
• Rainbow Nursery
• Rainbow Gallery
• Coterie Tea Rooms, Rye
• Poulton Wood, Aldington