MattressNextDay x The Fifth Trust
We are proud to partner with The Fifth Trust as our Charity of the Year 2026, helping to create more opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.
About The Fifth Trust
The Fifth Trust is a Kent-based, award-winning charity that supports adults with learning disabilities to live with greater confidence, independence and opportunity. Their work empowers people to learn, grow, and achieve their goals every day.
Based across two skills centres in the Elham Valley near Canterbury, the charity gives students the opportunity to explore their interests through creative, practical and educational activities. From horticulture, craft and woodwork to cooking, music, photography and work experience, every activity is designed to help empower the students’ confidence and independence.
Learn more about The Fifth Trust
“Every day, we challenge our students to do and be the best they can.”
Why this partnership matters
How your donation helps
Your support helps The Fifth Trust deliver life-changing care, education and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities across Kent.
- Provide specialist care and tailored support
- Fund skills training and employment programmes
- Improve wellbeing and build confidence
- Create opportunities for independence
Every donation - big or small - helps change lives.
Donate to The Fifth TrustWhen The Fifth Trust visited MattressNextDay
We loved welcoming students and staff from The Fifth Trust to our MattressNextDay office in Whitstable for a behind-the-scenes look at what we do.
During the visit, students had the chance to meet and chat with the team, explore the warehouse to see how orders are packed and prepared, and test out some of the mattresses in our showroom. It was a brilliant day of stories, smiles and shared inspiration.
How you can support The Fifth Trust
Donate
Every donation helps The Fifth Trust continue their vital work, reach more people across Kent and fund life-enhancing opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.
Visit
Support The Fifth Trust’s social enterprises, including the Vineyard Garden Centre & Café, Elham Valley Vineyard, Vineyard Logs and The Gift Shack.
Share
Help raise awareness by sharing The Fifth Trust’s story and following our fundraising journey. Together, we can make a difference.
Awards & Recognition
Kent Invicta Chamber Business Awards 2022
Construction Project of the Year winner, awarded to Barham Skills Centre.
Kent Charity Award 2023
Disability & Mental Health Charity of the Year winner.
Kent Mental Wellbeing Award 2024
Awarded to our sensory room, recognising outstanding dedication to supporting the wellbeing of others.
Kent Life Food & Drink Awards 2025
Outstanding Service of the Year winner, awarded to Vineyard Café.
Help us support The Fifth Trust
Together, we can help adults with learning disabilities build confidence, learn new skills and thrive.
Thank you for supporting The Fifth Trust and helping to build a more inclusive future.