Thanks to a generous donation from Betchworth United Charities (BUC), clients living Hollyhocks, one of our supported living projects in Surrey, will soon have a trampoline in their garden. Clients at this project have both a learning disability and autism. These conditions can bring complications to how they view life and make navigating the world around them very difficult. They can have difficulty managing their feelings and behaviour; often becoming distressed and agitate

Why did you choose Field Lane? Sam moved into Ailsa Road about 10 years ago, when she was 20. Previously she had lived in a residential school before moving into a residential care home setting. This did not work out for Sam, she was unhappy there, and that is when we heard about Field Lane’s new project being opened in Ailsa Road. Sam instantly took a liking to her new home and was happy there from day one. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming – even coming to Sam’

What is your role at Field Lane; how long have you worked for the charity? I am the director of operations, responsible for all operational issues across the charity. I have worked with Field Lane for 20 years. I enjoy my job and we have such a lovely team of staff here, as the past few months have demonstrated. Everyone has really stepped up to the challenge and done so willingly. What have been the main challenges over the past months and how have you managed these? The fun